Chris has been treating orthopedic and sports related injuries since 1999. He has an extensive background in orthopedic manual physical therapy as a clinician, professor, and researcher. He is dual Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Sports Physical Therapy, as well as certified by the NATABOC as a Certified Athletic Trainer. Chris has participated in over 1,000 hours of post-professional manual therapy education and is certified by the North American Institute of Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) as a Manual/Manipulative Physical Therapist. He has been certified in Dry Needling by Dry Needling Institute/American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Chris has a B.S. in Exercise Science/Sports Medicine from Lake Superior State University; a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Walsh University; a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Simmons College; and a Doctor of Science in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy from Andrews University. Chris and his wife Heather live on Kodiak Island with their 5 children. His hobbies include cooking, playing ice hockey and spending time with his family

Chris Hurley

Kalen was born and raised in Kodiak, Alaska. He grew up playing football and wrestling and commercial salmon fishing during the summers with his father and siblings. He completed his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science at Central Washington University in 2013 and his Associates of Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant at the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2016. Kalen is also a certified personal trainer and orthopedic exercise specialist through the American Council on Exercise and recently became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. During his free time he enjoys hiking, camping and exploring the wilderness with his dogs, organic gardening, cooking and grilling, strength training, and snowboarding, Kalen is also very passionate about music and plays the piano, drums and accordion.

Kalen Pedersen

Jon has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Idaho State University, a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University - Idaho, and Certificate of Massage Therapy from Rexburg College of Massage Therapy.
As a passionate learner Jon has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education in treatment courses including certifications in Dry Needling, Kinesiology Taping, Human Movement Specialization and advanced training in evaluating and treating spinal conditions through the McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis &#x26; Treatment model.
In his spare time Jon enjoys doing and teaching martial arts and learning about his wife’s work in mental and relationship health.

Jonathan Brubaker

Emma has a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota and a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a certificate in American Sign Language. While in Wisconsin, Emma was a catcher and 3rd baseman for the UW Eau-Claire softball team. Emma is also certified in administering the MOCA cognitive assessment and has taken continuing education courses for the Parkinson’s LSVT-BIG program.
Emma was born and raised in Minnesota, moved to Ketchikan, AK in 2023 and now resides on Kodiak Island with her husband and daughter!
Occupational therapy is a profession that helps others re-engage in activities that they need to, and want to do. Emma is passionate about helping others achieve their full potential and promote independence in daily activities.
In her free time, Emma enjoys hiking, exploring the outdoors, fishing, playing pickleball and spending time with her family.

Emma Ryan

Katrina graduated from Russell Sage College in 2002 with her Bachelors of Science and received her Masters of Science in 2003 from Sage Graduate School. She worked as a traveling physical therapist for 5 years in a variety of settings all over the country. She previously worked at Arctic PT from 2011-2015 and has now returned. She specializes in orthopedic, neurological, and vestibular rehab.

Katrina Filipowicz

Lori has been a member of the APTS team since 2001. She received an Accounting Degree from the University of GA, and an MBA from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. She is a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Professional Biller through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), where she has been a member since 2003. She is an Adjunct Professor at University of Alaska, Kodiak College.

Lori Cook

Suzanne completed her Doctoral Studies at the University of St. Augustine in 2003 with a specialty in Sports Therapy. She has been published in the American Physical Therapy Association's Journal of Sports Therapy for her work with catastrophically injured high school football players. Dr. Buie also enjoys neurological rehabilitation, women's health, geriatric, and pediatric care. She has been the Department Chair of Health Sciences for University of Alaska, Kodiak College since 2007.

Suzanne M. Buie

Colleen started at Arctic Physical Therapy in March of this year. She graduated from Drake University in Iowa and has been in Kodiak 35 years. She has worked in the fishing industry, in customer service, and has spent the last 20 years as a medical biller. She enjoys traveling, riding her bike, and spending time with her son.

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