Longview Physical & Sports Therapy Adds Staff

Longview Physical & Sports Therapy (LPST) has announced the hiring of physical therapy assistant (PTA) Marci Collins. Collins began seeing patients in late September.

Marci Collins, PTA

“Marci has helped out across the board since she’s been here,” said LPST co-owner Dave Knoeppel, “but her main focus has been on assisting patients with neck, spine, and back problems.”

Collins completed an associate’s degree at Walla Walla Community College before earning her PTA degree at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham in 2004. She was most recently employed as a traveling PTA in the Seattle area where her clinical experience involved youth athletics, sports and conditioning camps and aquatic therapy. Prior to this, Marci worked locally for several years. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Marci ‘s recent coursework has been related to manual therapies and chronic pain management. She is committed to generating local interest and involvement in aquatic therapy.

“It’s a very gentle way to help people increase their strength and flexibility, maximizing their function with minimal pain or discomfort,” she said.

Collins’ interests include continuing education, kayaking and mountain biking.