Staff

Ed Deboo Physical Therapist, Bellingham, WA Ed Deboo, PT

Ed graduated from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA in 1990 with a B.A. Degree in Exercise Science.Ed then graduated from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Science in Des Moines, Iowa in 1994 with a Masters of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.

Ed’s  passion lies in manual structural therapy and exercise prescription.  His goal with all of his patients is to help them realize their full potential by maximizing their functional ability.

When he’s not in the clinic, he can be found on the basketball court, trying to keep up with the younger guys.

ed@integrativephysicaltherapyservices.com

Elizabeth Deboo Physical Therapist, Bellingham, WA Elizabeth Deboo, PT

Elizabeth attended Iowa Sate University in Ames, Iowa, graduating in 1991 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology and Zoology. She attended the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa, obtaining her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 1994.Elizabeth has worked in a variety of settings over the past 15 years including nursing homes, hospitals, home health care, and various outpatient orthopedic clinics. She has worked primarily with children in the outpatient setting for the past 12 years. Elizabeth’s philosophy originates from the Osteopathic paradigm. Her approach is based on the individual and includes every system of the body to facilitate its attempt to integrate structure and function for the overall goal of health.

Elizabeth currently sees both pediatric and adult patients.

Leigh Gardner Physical Therapist, Bellingham, WA Leigh Gardner, PT

Leigh is a Rhode Island native. Leigh graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Rhode Island. In 2002, Leigh earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Northern Arizona University.
 Since her graduation in 2002, Leigh has focused her physical therapy skills in the area of pediatrics. She has served the pediatric population in various settings including home health, school based, and clinic settings.Leigh’s work with the pediatric population has allowed her to serve kids with various diagnoses, providing assessment, treatment, and addressing equipment and orthotic needs.

Leigh has lived and worked in Washington state since 2003.

Catherine Fast, Integrative Physical Therapy Services, Bellingham, WA Catherine Fast, Office Manager

Catherine, a valuable addition to our practice, brings with her 30 years of experience and expertise in the area of healthcare billing and administration.  Having owned and managed her own medical billing company for the past seven years, she knows firsthand what it takes to run a successful practice in today’s economic times.Catherine has a passion for helping people succeed, whether that is through sharing her professional knowledge, a word of encouragement, or just a friendly smile.  She successfully conveys the message through her actions, that each person she comes in contact with is important and appreciated, reinforcing the fact that they are the reason why we do what we do; not just a number or someone to be taken for granted.

Besides helping others, Catherine loves working in her flowerbeds, exploring new parts of the country, singing, eating, and always learning something new!  She’s lived in Whatcom County since 1978; has two children (daughter – 20, and son – 16).

Jesse

Jesse Deboo is a new addition to the Integrative Physical Therapy family and serves as the official “office  greeter” to all of our patients. Jesse graduated from the Cedarwoods Canine Dog Obedience training class with honors in 2009. Jesse’s main area of interests are in the pursuits of squirrels, rabbits and the occasional ball. Future plans include the “off leash training” class and the continued quest of food of any kind.