Same Therapists. Same Locations. Same Great Care.
We are excited to welcome Northwest Physical Therapy to the RET Physical Therapy & Healthcare Specialists family!
Through this partnership, we promise to bring you the very best care in Washington State, now with just a few more faces and places to serve you.
Visit one of our clinics by clicking the links below, or keep scrolling to learn more!
Four Locations to Better Serve You
Mount Vernon, WA Physical Therapy
Suite A
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Burlington, WA Physical Therapy
Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233
Meet the Northwest PT Team!
Nicholas Chamley PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Physical Therapist, Clinic DirectorNicholas Chamley PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Physical Therapist, Clinic DirectorDoctor of Physical Therapy
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, Utah
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Certifications/Specializations
APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
Certified Manual Therapist
A proud Midwesterner at heart, Nicholas started moving west for school and adventure. While practicing in Portland, OR, he specialized in the assessment and treatment of runners and dancers. As a life-long learner, Nicholas uses a holistic, patient-centered, evidence-informed approach in empowering people to move without pain, whether that’s grueling miles on single-track or a stroll with the dog.
While using his sense of adventure to benefit others, Nicholas represented NWPT in 2018 on a trip to Haiti with STAND (Sustainable Therapy and New Development) to establish rehab services by treating and training local clinicians.
When not in the new Bellingham clinic, you can find him on ice skates or a yoga mat, climbing rocks or trails in the North Cascades with his loyal pup, Chomsky.
Brielle Kadrmas PT, DPT, MTC, OCS
Physical TherapistBrielle Kadrmas PT, DPT, MTC, OCS
Physical TherapistDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
Certifications/Specializations
Certified Manual Therapist
Brielle is a Puget Sound native and after returning from Portland where she attained her doctoral degree, she joined the NWPT team in 2017. She immediately began to home in her manual therapy skills and completed her certification in manual therapy in 2019. She values lifelong learning and providing excellent evidence-based care. She is eager to pursue a second specialty certification in orthopedics. She enjoys working with a variety of clients, but her passion is adapting and training functional movement patterns to ensure success outside the clinic.
When she is not in the clinic, you can find Brielle roller skating with the Bellingham Roller Betties, gardening, camping, or hiking.
Margret Lyons RDN, CD
Nutritional Services Program DirectorMargret Lyons RDN, CD
Nutritional Services Program DirectorMargret Lyons earned her Bachelor of Science with a focus in Nutrition/Dietetics from Bastyr University.
Margret specializes in dietetics and is most interested in helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle and allowing them to focus on being better, not perfect!
In her free time, Margret enjoys running, hiking/climbing, and gardening.
Aaron Van Wieringen PT, DPT, OCS
Physical TherapistAaron Van Wieringen PT, DPT, OCS
Physical TherapistDoctor of Physical Therapy
University of Washington Seattle, WABachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Western Washington University Bellingham, WACertifications/Specializations
APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic SpecialistAaron began as a student/intern at NWPT while completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy at UW. Aaron strives to provide a holistic approach that addresses contributing mechanisms to optimize long-term outcomes for his patients. Evidence-based practice and patient-centered care are hallmarks of his approach to rehabilitative medicine. He has gone the extra mile to become a board certified orthopedic specialist for the benefit of his patients.
Aaron likes to spend his free time participating in recreational football and basketball leagues. He and his wife have a passion for traveling, preferably to warm destinations with nice, beautiful beaches.
Kevin Lewellen PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantKevin Lewellen PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantAssociate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA
Associate of Liberal Arts
Skagit Valley College
Mt. Vernon, WA
Kevin grew up in Sedro-Woolley and has been with Northwest Physical Therapy since 2001. He started his career in the Mt. Vernon office, and in 2012 he happily joined the Sedro-Woolley crew in his home town. He became interested in physical therapy after tearing his ACL while playing football at Sedro-Woolley High School, and he learned empathy for patients after having to recover from his own sports injuries.
When Kevin is not in the clinic, he can be found spending time with his family, his three boys, working on his home, or hiking with his wife.
Margret Lyons RDN, CD
Nutritional Services Program DirectorMargret Lyons RDN, CD
Nutritional Services Program DirectorMargret Lyons earned her Bachelor of Science with a focus in Nutrition/Dietetics from Bastyr University.
Margret specializes in dietetics and is most interested in helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle and allowing them to focus on being better, not perfect!
In her free time, Margret enjoys running, hiking/climbing, and gardening.
Bart Hawkinson PT, DPT
Clinic Director, Physical TherapistBart Hawkinson PT, DPT
Clinic Director, Physical TherapistDoctor of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA.
Bachelor of Science, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA.
Certifications: Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS).
Bart Hawkinson treats orthopedic conditions and has special interests in spine as well as foot and ankle problems. He has further special interest in pain problems following motor vehicle accidents. Bart is board certified in orthopedics and has completed fellowship training in advanced manual therapy techniques as well as advanced training in treating persistent (chronic) pain problems. He has previously served on the board of directors of the American Physical Therapy Association of Washington State.
When not in the clinic, Bart is typically in the outdoors hiking, camping or skiing.
Ashley Shaner PT, DPT, OCS
Physical TherapistAshley Shaner PT, DPT, OCS
Physical TherapistBachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Linfield College – McMinnville, Oregon
Doctor of Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University – Arizona Campus
Certifications/Specializations
APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist
Ashley is a native Pacific Northwesterner and grew up on San Juan Island. She left her island home to go to school in McMinnville, Oregon, and then on to Mesa, Arizona, where she completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduation, she lived in Seattle where she completed a two-year residency program in orthopaedics which culminated in a board-certified Orthopaedic Specialty. Fortunately for NWPT, she left the traffic and busy city to join us at our Sedro-Woolley office following this residency.
When Ashley is not in the clinic, she might be found spending time with her husband and son, or visiting family.
Megan Thomas PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Clinic DirectorMegan Thomas PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Clinic DirectorDoctor of Physical Therapy
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA
Associate of Science, Physical Therapy Assistant
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
Megan is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area in California and worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 15 years before moving to the Northwest in 2015 to be closer to family and attend graduate school. She is currently pursuing training as a pelvic health practitioner and has a special interest in helping women during and after pregnancy. Megan is very active with our Washington Physical Therapy Association (PTWA), currently serving as Chair of Communications and Public Relations, and is on the board of the Political Action Committee. She joined NWPT in July of 2019 and is very excited to serve her community in Skagit County!
Nate Kipling PTA, BS
Physical Therapist AssistantNate Kipling PTA, BS
Physical Therapist AssistantAssociate of Science, Physical Therapy Assistant
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
Nate Kipling has worked with NWPT for 11 years. He came to us after completing his bachelor degree and worked several years as a physical therapy aide and helping with company administrative work. He recently finished the physical therapy assistant program and now works with us as a therapist. Nate is a hard worker and always has been, whether he was working summers commercial fishing in Alaska, playing hard on the football field, or working in the clinic, he will now direct those efforts towards helping his patients achieve their goals. When Nate is not in the clinic, he may be competing in some recreational sport, camping, or playing his guitar.
Margret Lyons RDN, CD
Nutritional Services Program DirectorMargret Lyons RDN, CD
Nutritional Services Program DirectorMargret Lyons earned her Bachelor of Science with a focus in Nutrition/Dietetics from Bastyr University.
Margret specializes in dietetics and is most interested in helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle and allowing them to focus on being better, not perfect!
In her free time, Margret enjoys running, hiking/climbing, and gardening.
Esmeralda Garcia PTA
Physical Therapy AssistantEsmeralda Garcia PTA
Physical Therapy AssistantEsmeralda Garcia earned her Associates Degree from Whatcom Community College.
Esmeralda is fluent in Spanish and enjoys connecting with the Skagit Valley Hispanic community as well as treating orthopedic conditions.
In her free time, Esmeralda enjoys going to the gym and spending time with her family.
Tawny Bridge-Pope PT, DPT, CLT
Physical Therapist, Clinic Director, Regional DirectorTawny Bridge-Pope PT, DPT, CLT
Physical Therapist, Clinic Director, Regional DirectorEducation:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Evidence In Motion Institutes of Health Professions
Master of Physical Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, minor Chemistry
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
Certifications/Specializations:
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Tawny joined Northwest Physical Therapy in August 2021 and has been working at RET Physical Therapy and Healthcare Specialists since 2012. She has been a physical therapist since 2000 and specializes in pelvic health physical therapy, as well as oncology rehabilitation. She is a certified lymphedema therapist through Klose training and consulting and a certified Pilates instructor through Pilates and Beyond. She graduated from Evidence In Motion’s (EIM) Executive Program in Private Practice Management. Tawny completed her post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Evidence In Motion Institutes of Health Professions in 2022. Tawny is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Washington Physical Therapy Association.
When she isn’t in the clinic, Tawny enjoys spending time with her husband and four-legged kids. She can be found running on the trail with her dogs, hiking, horseback riding, and gardening.
Kelly Sharkey PTA
Kelly Sharkey PTA
Kelly Sharkey earned her Associate of Science from Mount Hood Community College.
Kelly specializes in lymphedema care – pelvic stabilization and is most interested in treating lymphedema.
In her free time, Kelly enjoys camping and hiking with her two dogs and family, paper crafting, and church activities.
Sean Dodson PT, DPT
Physical TherapistSean Dodson PT, DPT
Physical TherapistDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
Bachelor of Professional Studies
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Spanish
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Sean relocated to Western Washington in 2017 and joined the NWPT team. He is fluent in Spanish and effectively communicates with our Hispanic Population in the Skagit Valley. He was able to utilize these skills on a recent service trip to Nicaragua where he collaborated with physicians at the Center for Physical Health and provided services to local schools, nursing homes, and local clinics. We are happy to have his expertise to help serve the Skagit Valley at our Mt. Vernon office. When he is not treating patients, he may be out on the trails hiking, biking, or practicing yoga.
Margret Lyons RDN, CD
Nutritional Services Program DirectorMargret Lyons RDN, CD
Nutritional Services Program DirectorMargret Lyons earned her Bachelor of Science with a focus in Nutrition/Dietetics from Bastyr University.
Margret specializes in dietetics and is most interested in helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle and allowing them to focus on being better, not perfect!
In her free time, Margret enjoys running, hiking/climbing, and gardening.
Esmeralda Garcia PTA
Physical Therapy AssistantEsmeralda Garcia PTA
Physical Therapy AssistantEsmeralda Garcia earned her Associates Degree from Whatcom Community College.
Esmeralda is fluent in Spanish and enjoys connecting with the Skagit Valley Hispanic community as well as treating orthopedic conditions.
In her free time, Esmeralda enjoys going to the gym and spending time with her family.
Katie Wolfram PT, DPT
Katie Wolfram PT, DPT
Katie Wolfram earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to that, Katie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Greenville University.
Katie specializes in orthopedic conditions and is most interested in treating sports-related injuries.
In her free time, Katie enjoys basketball, rock climbing, and pickleball.
Skyler Bridgman LMT
Licensed Massage TherapistSkyler Bridgman LMT
Licensed Massage TherapistLicensed Massage Therapist, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA.
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, minor Anthropology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA.
Utilizing a variety of techniques, he aims to help provide relief in everyone’s unique recovery journey. From breaking down scar tissue to relieving tense muscles and relaxing the nerves, he wants to help bring a sense of calm and balance to the body.
When he’s not in the clinic, you can find him coaching lacrosse for Western, playing tennis, or lounging with his dogs.