Palmer

Rachel has been with Select Physical Therapy since 2014 and has distinguished herself as a compassionate, caring professional who is patient-focused. She is skilled in the treatment of a diverse patient population with orthopedic conditions and post-surgical interventions. Rachel's true competence and enthusiasm is evidenced each day in the care she gives each and every patient. She is educated in manual therapy, trigger point dry needling, women's and pelvic health, lymphedema, vestibular and concussion rehabilitation.

Ivy is an integral member of the Select Physical Therapy team who is skilled in the treatment of many conditions and injuries, both pre and post-surgical. Her specialty services include flexor and extensor tendon repairs, arthroplasty, fracture, nerve compression and repair, ligament repair, tendinitis/tenosynovitis, and management of other post-operative upper extremity conditions including Dupuytren's contracture and trigger finger. Ivy is a certified hand therapist, certified orthopedic manual therapist of the upper extremity, and certified in trigger point dry needling. She believes her role as a hand therapist is to give patients the tools they need to safely heal and strengthen their bodies so they can return to their optimum lifestyle. As a third generation Palmer resident, she is invested in patients' success because they are family, friends and fellow community members.

Shane has been a member of Select Physical Therapy since 2022. He was born and raised in Palmer, Alaska where he graduated from Palmer High School in 2003. Shane joined the US Army where we served from 2004-2008 as a Network Systems Operator. He was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III in 2005. Following his military service, Shane attended university and pursued a career in health care. He completed his undergraduate education at Brigham Young University with a degree in exercise science and received a doctorate of physical therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2020.

Zach has been a member of Select Physical Therapy since the summer of 2022. Zach specializes in treatment involving general orthopedic conditions and is working on ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation certification to begin treating cancer patients in need of rehabilitation. Zach completed his undergraduate degree in exercise science at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and doctorate degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Zach enjoys hunting, working out and being outdoors.

James brings a high level of energy and personality to the patients he treats with 21 years of experience. He was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. James has enjoyed treating patients with a wide array of injuries or physical ailments. He is experienced in many areas of therapy and has a passion for promoting health and wellness for all. His treatment philosophy is to provide the most appropriate treatment that pertains to the needs of each patient as an individual. He believes it is not only his responsibility as a clinician, but as a person who knows of the values from overcoming challenges that may cross our paths at times.