Dr. Katie Bucholz earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Diego, CA in 2014. She is a Certified Orthopedic Specialist since 2016, as well as residency trained in Orthopedics. She also holds a Spinal Manipulation Endorsement through the state of Washington. Katie was an adjunct faculty member of the University of St. Augustine in San Diego for 5 years in the Musculoskeletal Classes and Movement Sciences. Prior to physical therapy school she completed a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ where she was also a D1 collegiate athlete for swimming.

Dr. Katie Bucholz has been working in the outpatient orthopedic setting for her entire career and specializes in the diagnosis and management of sports injuries, orthopedic injuries, post operative as well as general musculoskeletal conditions including cervical and lower back pain, shoulder pain as well as knee and ankle injuries. Growing up in the world of athletics she understands the mentality and desire of wanting to maintain your body’s ultimate potential. Her holistic, evidence-based treatment approach has an emphasis on manual therapy and functional therapeutic exercise with movement coordination training and ergonomics. It is her life’s passion to be able to return patients to their greatest potential and have people enjoy themselves in the process. She believes in tailoring each treatment program to fit the needs of each patient.

Dr. Katie Bucholz is a southern California native transplanted to Washington because her husband is from Gig Harbor. Outside of the clinic she enjoys training for various running races, traveling, doing anything outside and keeping up with her two kids.

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In 2010 Dr. Claudia Burns received her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN and in 2014 earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England in Portland, ME. Since then she has exclusively worked in outpatient rehabilitation, learning a variety of skills and techniques to expedite patient recovery from a multitude of conditions. She spent eight years practicing in Maine before hitting the road as a travel therapist, completing contracts in Washington, New Mexico, Alaska, and Indiana, but is excited to settle down here in Washington.

She is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, and enjoys combining both hands-on and active interventions to reestablish quality movement and performance. She has over 10 years experience treating a wide-range of conditions including chronic low back and neck pain, post-operative rehab, and various sprains/strains, and undiagnosed aches and pains acquired from adventurous weekend warriors and dedicated desk jockeys. Her goal is to connect, inform, and inspire people to lead active, healthy lifestyles and one of the joys of her life has been helping people get back to the activities that make them feel fulfilled.

When not working she can be found running or hiking the gorgeous mountain trails of the PNW, backpacking, reading, working out, cooking (okay…eating!), or spending quality time with her fiance, Corban, and their two cats. She loves to travel to visit friends and family all across the country, and counts her countless memories made with them amongst her most precious possessions.

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Jorge was raised in Mexico moving to the United States in 2008. After two years in Southern California Jorge moved to the Seattle area in order to pursue bigger and greater career opportunities. Jorge attended massage therapy school at Cortiva Institute Seattle in 2013 and has been practicing massage therapy since 2014. In the Fall of 2019 Jorge started the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Green College in Auburn, graduating in 2021.

Jorge currently practices both massage therapy and physical therapy in an effort to foster pain relief and a better quality of life for his patients. Jorge has won multiple awards including Best massage therapist by south sound magazine 2023 and Best health care worker by south sound magazine 2024. In addition to orthopedic physical therapy experience Jorge brings acute care physical therapy skills to the team.

Jorge really enjoys working with underserved demographics and for that reason he travels once a year to Guatemala to help a group of orthopedic surgeons perform hip and knee replacements for those in need. Jorge believes that there is an athlete inside every single one of us,we just need to dig deep and find it. In his spare time Jorge enjoys cycling, mountain biking, playing soccer and spending time with his wife Jennifer, daughter Liliana, and their rescue dog from Mexico ‘Guerita’.

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Dr. Connor Naccarato is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Manual Therapist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is a co-owner of PhysioStrength Physical Therapy and is dedicated to providing quality care to his patients.

Dr. Connor Naccarato has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of sports injuries, orthopedic injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions. He particularly enjoys seeing post-op sports injury patients such as ACL injuries, labrum injuries, and meniscus injuries. He treats athletes and patients of all ages and backgrounds and enjoys helping people get rid of their pain and return to doing the things they love. Dr. Connor Naccarato understands that each patient is different and has individualized needs. He will work with you to create a personalized recovery program that will help you reach your specific goals.

Email: cnaccarato@physiostrength.com

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Dr. Conor O’Loughlin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is a co-owner of PhysioStrength and specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation. He has experience treating all varieties of injuries and helping individuals reach their full potential to get back to doing the things that they love. His holistic approach and manual therapy emphasis allows patients to receive individualized and hands-on treatment to facilitate recovery. His mission is to treat all patients with the highest quality of care while maintaining a strong evidence-based approach in the ever-changing medical field. From balance training and falls prevention to returning athletes to elite levels of performance, Dr. Conor O’Loughlin will use his skills and expertise to develop a specific plan of care to reach your goals.

Email: coloughlin@physiostrength.com

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Dr. Alec Schroff earned his degree at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Prior to graduate school, he earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Alec Schroff is passionate about enabling his patients to achieve all of their goals through a holistic approach. He places a strong focus on patient education so they can fully comprehend every aspect of their injury or deficits. Dr. Alec Schroff’s specialty is teaching his patients how to better understand and communicate with their own bodies. He knows this is vital to provide long term solutions to current barriers preventing his patients from living their best life. As a St. Louis, MO native, Dr. Alec Schroff is enjoying living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He enjoys getting outdoors to explore and gain new life experiences with his wife and two dogs. Hiking, camping, biking, snowboarding, home improvement, watching the Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Blues, and talking about cars are what he enjoys most outside of work. He can’t wait to help you get back to your passions too!

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Dr. Derek Straus attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison for his undergraduate education and received a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Psychology. During his time at Wisconsin, he also was a four-year letter winner with the football team and 2x academic all Big Ten. He then went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. Derek finished his Doctorate education by completing Kaiser Permanente’s Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) residency which focused on restoration of impairment through specialized coordination, strengthening, and mobility treatments. He was a part of the spinal cord injury team, but also treated a wide range of patients from general back pain to ACL rehab.

Dr. Derek Straus specializes in sports rehabilitation, orthopedic conditions, amputee rehabilitation, and gait/balance. Derek uses his past experiences as a D1 football player for the Wisconsin Badgers to help develop rehab as well as wellness programs for his patients. With his past in athletics, Derek can closely relate to the injured worker, adult, or athlete making sure to tie in exercises that will help with confidence during return to function. Derek believes in a holistic, evidence-based approach to treatment that will address multiple areas of the body if needed to heal your injury/surgery. He has years of experience with various manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise to help with restoration of your injuries.

Derek grew up in Wisconsin playing hockey, football, and baseball with his friends and family. He moved to Missouri for his Doctorate education where he met his wife. They enjoyed spending time at the lakes and in Springfield with friends. Shortly after their graduation, they moved to the PNW seeking adventure in the mountains through hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and snowshoeing. Derek loves to stay active by participating in CrossFit workouts and even jumping into some exercises with patients!

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Dr. Meagan Trisko is an orthopedic physical therapist with a passion for helping individuals of all activity levels achieve their goals. A former high school track and cross-country athlete, Dr. Meagan is especially committed to empowering high school, college, and recreational female athletes. She provides guidance on returning from injury and establishing strength and conditioning routines to stay injury-free—something she wished she had better access to during her own athletic journey. Dr. Meagan specializes in supporting weekend warriors, including hikers, runners, skiers, recreational league athletes, Pelotoners, and pilates enthusiasts. She also enjoys working with post-operative patients recovering from ACL reconstructions, meniscus repairs/meniscectomies, rotator cuff repairs, and a variety of other surgical procedures. Whether it’s returning to HIIT workouts, weight training, or starting a fitness journey, Dr. Meagan is passionate about helping patients regain strength, confidence, and an active lifestyle. Dr. Meagan Trisko attended the University of California, Davis for her undergraduate education and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior. She went on to receive her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in 2021 with honors and is one of the very first inductees to the National Physical Therapy Honor Society. In her free time, Dr. Meagan loves running, hiking, working out, practicing yoga and pilates, and spending time with her husband and two amazing dogs, Teddy and Mookie.

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