Our Team

Jim has a background as an International Player. Born in Indiana, he moved to Turkey where he learned to walk and speak, but his favorite activity was jumping into the pool. He then lived in Seattle for 4 years before moving to Belgium for his formative elementary schooling. His next destination was North Carolina for his angsty teenage years, but he eventually settled in Seattle, where he has lived for the past 25 years. He received both his BA and DPT degrees from the University of Washington. For some reason, he also obtained an Associate of Applied Arts degree in Culinary Arts from the Art Institute of Seattle.

Danika received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 2024. During her schooling, she specialized in pelvic floor therapy and she enjoys treating patients of all ages and activity levels. Given her background in competitive gymnastics and rowing, Danika has a passion for working with athletes.

Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Danika earned her license in massage therapy in 2018 and has been working as a fitness instructor since 2016. She is dedicated to treating the body as a whole and loves integrating all of her skills to facilitate the most individualized and effective care. Outside of the clinic, gym, and massage studio, Danika loves to cook, hike, dance, paint, and care for her plants.

BHenna’s interest in natural approaches to healthcare, combined with prior studies in mental health wellness, drew her to Therapydia. Having received physical therapy herself, she has unique insight into the patient experience, fostering a greater level of understanding and quality of care for patients. When not in the office, Henna enjoys exploring towns in the pacific northwest, going to dance class and trying out local coffee shops.

Sharon received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia. She believes that her role is to advise and guide her patients while ensuring that they are still the leaders of their own journey. She wants to understand the patient’s goals and be a resource as they achieve them. Sharon utilizes a variety of treatment techniques including, but not limited to, individualized exercise prescription, myofascial release, and mobilizations. She enjoys treating people of all ages and abilities. Sharon is glad to be back in Seattle and enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, traveling, baking, and indoor and outdoor cycling.

Leah received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marquette University in 2024. During her time in PT school, she was actively involved with research looking at the etiology of muscle fatigue with aging and received various awards for her involvement including the APTA Mary McMillian award. Leah takes a holistic approach to patient care and focuses on finding and treating the cause impairment and treating this using exercise and manual therapy to improve function for her patients. She just moved here from Wisconsin and is excited to explore everything that Washington has to offer. In her free time, you can find her out on trails hiking, running, or backpacking, rock climbing, traveling, and exploring the city!

I’m Nova, from the East Coast beaches of Virginia Beach, VA. I grew up in a military family and trained as a Track and Field athlete for about four years. After my athletic days, I began to take my journey into yoga, finding my balance and grounding support in the holistic world, and supported my knowledge into becoming a Reiki Practitioner. I am continuing my education with movement in the modalities of the body and mind with taking Yoga Therapy training and Herbalism courses, as well as being a student on the mat daily in my own yoga journey/practice. I’m excited to bring my energy and support to the clinic behind the desk to support the team and clients.

Hanna graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Washington in 2014 then went on to complete a postgraduate residency and fellowship in manual therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute. Hanna is a recognized Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and has also earned her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) which is recognized as one of the highest standards of orthopedic care in the American Physical Therapy Association. She is currently interested in improving efficiency when returning to activity and to sport (ultimate frisbee, lacrosse and running sports) after ACL, hip and shoulder reconstruction and repair surgeries for both youth and adult populations.

Prior to pursuing physical therapy, she earned a BA in Psychology at the College of Idaho where she played varsity basketball and club lacrosse. Hanna works to build a clinic-community based on having fun while helping her patients improve their own health through better movement, strength building and patient advocacy. Hanna likes to stay active by running in the neighborhood, cruising on the local mountains by mountain bike, snowboard or XC ski and playing Ultimate Frisbee in the fall and spring. And, in her spare time, she likes to enjoy Seattle’s rainy season by relaxing with friends over board games and exploring Seattle’s ever-growing baked goods and coffee shops.

I am from the east coast and moved to Seattle having never visited! I survived my first year here and am just getting started. I’ve made some great friends, gotten a dog, and love exploring the city when I can. I love being active and am super clumsy and accident prone, and always seem to find myself in physical therapy which drew me to Therapydia.

Jessica recently moved to Seattle from Boston, MA and is excited to join the Therapydia team. Her treatment experience includes orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, and vestibular therapy. Jessica received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, MA in 2016. She has completed the Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency at Boston Children’s Hospital and is in the process of completing a Comprehensive Vestibular Rehabilitation certification. Jessica believes in empowering and inspiring patients to take control of their health through education, movement, and exercise. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and levels while utilizing soft tissue techniques, neuromuscular re-education, balance training as well as therapeutic exercise. In her free time, Jessica enjoys yoga, dancing, kayaking, and hiking with her dog!

John recently moved to Seattle from VA where he attended the University of Virginia (UVA) earning his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, followed by his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Virginia Commonwealth University. John’s treatment approach involves a personally individualized combination of manual therapy, corrective exercise, and functional strength training to get people back to what they love doing. A Boston qualifier and lover of biomechanics, his clinical interests include postoperative rehab, return to sports rehab, slow motion gait analysis, and running related injuries. He has a passion for evidence based practice, educating people to help them understand their recovery process, and empowering individuals to take an active role in their long term health. John has experience working with a wide variety of individuals of all ages as well as college and professional athletes. When not in the clinic, John enjoys running, cooking, working out, playing basketball/pickleball, and exploring everything that Washington has to offer.

John is also a certified Strength and Conditioning coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is in the process of completing his Dry needling certification.

Lydia came to Seattle from the small farmlands of Ohio at the start of 2020, freshly graduated from college and ready for a taste of the city life. She’s eager to continue building her family one cat at a time with her wife, and is a strong believer that compassion for others and true willingness to help out will get you far in life. Outside of work, Lydia strives to kick back and relax–making time for matcha lattes, video game marathons, and unplanned journeys around the city to find the best spots to curl up with a book.