BASED ON TEAMWORK

JULIA ZEINER - DPT | BEND

Track and Field Athlete + Coffee Connoisseur

Julia graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and then with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Wichita State University.  At both universities she worked as a TA in the anatomy and cadaver lab and has a strong love and passion for anatomy and the human body.  As a collegiate athlete in Track and Field she likes to work with athletes and get people back to moving and fulfilling their passions.

She loves the outdoors and spends her free time hiking, mountain biking, or snowboarding.  She enjoys supporting local via live music, restaurants, coffee shops, and local farms as she feels community is very important.  As a PT she feels she can contribute to this sense of community by helping others.

AARON LEONARD - DPT | BEND

Joint Mobility Specialist + Outdoor Advocate

Aaron has a B.S in Kinesiology from Western Washington University and graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. He has completed extensive training and mentorship in Manual Therapy while earning NAIOMT Level I certification. He enjoys treating joint dysfunction of the spine and ribs.

Aaron moved to Bend in 2017 and spends most of his free time rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running and playing his guitar.

JOHN HILT - DPT, OCS | BEND

Athlete’s Best Friend + Outdoorsy Family Guy

John Hilt has a BS in Zoology from the University of Washington and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University. He became a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in physical therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2018. He enjoys treating individuals throughout their lifespan and has a special interest in treating athletes of all skill level.

Originally from the NW, he moved from Colorado to Redmond in 2015. When not in the clinic he loves fly fishing, mountain biking, snowboarding, golfing, anything outdoors, and most of all enjoying life with his wife and 2 daughters!

JOLENE STOUT - DPT | SOUTH REDMOND

Athletic Trainer + PT Educator

Jolene grew up on a farm in Williston, ND and received a Bachelors of Science from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND with a certification in Athletic Training. While at the University of Mary she played tennis and basketball. She then went on to Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007.

Jolene is married and has three children at home who keep her and her husband busy with outdoor activities, sports and laughter. She enjoys being a physical therapist and working with all types of injuries and dysfunctions. Jolene says the best part of her job is assisting people in returning to the activity they love and providing the education they need and deserve to be independent in their day to day life.

She is grateful for her family, her job and the great community we live in. Jolene is an honored to serve in Central Oregon.

STEFANIE TURNER - DPT | SOUTH REDMOND

Yoga Instructor + Spine Dysfunction Specialist

Stefanie played tennis for Southern Oregon University in Ashland for undergraduate and continued on to attend Regis University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Her collegiate tennis career led to her realize the importance of physical therapy for injury prevention. During that time she also discovered yoga, and that path led her to become a yoga instructor as well.

Stefanie specializes in the treatment of spine dysfunction using a whole body approach, manual therapy, and yoga-based exercise management. She also specializes in vestibular impairments and is a firm believer in patient education. When not working, you can find her enjoying outdoor adventure, cooking, yoga, playing tennis, riding road bike and skate skiing.

RYAN SALYER - DPT | BEND

Sport Liaison + Incessant Garage Tinkerer

Born and raised in the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains in East Tennessee, Ryan fell in love with the outdoors and everything mother nature has to offer. Moving to Oregon was a further exploration of this love and the endless journey to grow closer to it. In his home state, Ryan completed both his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science as well as his doctoral degree in Physical Therapy at East Tennessee State university. He began practicing Physical Therapy in 2016. Ryan thrives in engaging his patients one-on-one with education and further understanding of their diagnosis and prognosis so that they can get back to a level of function that suits their needs and active lifestyle.

While he's not in the clinic, you can find him around Phil's Trail, spending time with his wife, or chucking a ball at the dog park. He will always find time to enjoy the simple things in life.

JEN MITOL - DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT | CENTRAL REDMOND

Chronic Adventurer + Pain Specialist

Jen graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007, then went on to complete her Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy in 2011. Originally from Chicago, she has lived in Costa Rica, a small Inupiat village in northern Alaska, Ketchikan, and most recently Austin, TX before finding her forever home here in Bend.

She has a passion for helping people understand why they hurt and how they can get back to doing the things they love. When not elbow-deep in orthopedics and pain science, you can find her with PennyTheAdventureMutt getting lost on Bend’s trails, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, or simply sitting by a river watching the water go by.

DEREK GREEN - DPT, OCS, Cert.MDT, CMP | BEND

Insight Provider + Trail Worker

Derek earned his B.S. in Exercise Physiology from California State University, Chico and then his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). He is also certified in MDT (aka McKenzie Method), and in the Mulligan Manual Therapy Concept, and has interests in pain science, breathing, and functional movement assessment.

Formal education aside, Derek has a wide variety of personal experiences regarding movement, including yoga, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, CrossFit, Pilates, trail running, biking, skiing, and climbing. He hopes to spend more time on rivers in the future. Derek also worked for many years doing hard manual labor on trail crews in mountain ranges across the west. He finds these experiences invaluable in understanding the movement needs of clients.

From complex spine and persistent/disabling pain, to tricky athletic injuries, Derek enjoys giving patients the tools and insights they need to move freely throughout their lifetime. He is grateful to live in the community of Bend with his wife and their two lively kiddos.

TAYLOR HAGEL - DPT | CENTRAL REDMOND

Patient Advocate + Sports Enthusiast

Taylor grew up in Oregon and received his B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Oregon State University before going on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. After living in the high desert of Arizona and growing accustomed to the sun and absence of rain, he was convinced by his wife to move back to her hometown of Redmond.

With a passion for connecting with people, Taylor seeks to educate and empower patients. He believes that it is the patient who has the greatest potential to heal their own body, and as a PT, his job is to provide the tools to help them along the way. He enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions with a special interest in the treatment of shoulders and knees. He finds a great deal of joy in getting people back to work and sport.

Outside of the clinic, Taylor enjoys spending time with his wife and son, whether they are at a lake, in the mountains, or at home. He also enjoys playing music, baking, and following Oregon State University athletics and Atlanta Braves baseball.

IDA KOLODZIEJCZYK - DPT | SISTERS

Pain Science + Empowerment

Ida has a BS in Neuroscience from Westminster College and earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan-Flint. She enjoys treating a variety of conditions with special interests in pain science and vestibular rehabilitation. She aspires to provide people with the education, tools, and empowerment to return to what they love doing.

As a native to Central Oregon, Ida developed a passion for the outdoors. She enjoys any activity where she can immerse herself in nature’s wonders, including hiking, camping, mountain biking, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. She is also an avid traveler and has explored 22 countries and counting. Ida is thrilled to return to her roots and serve the wonderful community where she grew up.