physical therapist
At Joya since 2025
Ellie grew up in Yakima, Washington, where her love for working with children stemmed from being a mentor to young dancers in her local dance studio and teaching toddler ballet and tap classes. She discovered that she wanted to be a physical therapist after seeing her fellow dancers recover from injuries and come back even stronger to the sport they loved. After graduating from Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and biology, Ellie moved to Spokane to attend the Physical Therapy program at Eastern Washington University. Through her internships, she developed a passion for working with pediatric, neurological, and athletic populations. Ellie has been working as a pediatric physical therapist since 2023 and was thrilled to join the Joya team in 2025 to specialize in the birth to three population. In her free time, Ellie enjoys skiing, ice skating, mountain climbing, and hiking with her dog.
Education
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University
- Bachelor of Science, Washington State University