At age 23, Eric Walberg PT was driving through Portland in his car when he had an epiphany. “I was trying to figure out what to do with the rest of it life and it hit me — I decided to become a physical therapist,” said Walberg, who has served as Rebound’s Sunriver Clinic Director […]
The holiday season is typically a time of joyful celebration and anticipation of the new year. But it also provides an opportunity for reflection. With COVID-19 upending normal life, 2020 has been a difficult year for many — including the numerous Central Oregon families and individuals facing financial hardship due to the pandemic. Rebound’s mission […]
Aurora Gomez PT doesn’t remember much of the major car accident that left her with a punctured lung, shoulder, rib and heel fractures and ACL and meniscus (knee) tears as a young teen. Gomez, a physical therapist and Rebound North Clinic Supervisor, was severely injured when the driver of an 18-passenger van carrying Gomez and […]
We are pleased to welcome physical therapist Nicolette Sapigao, PT, DPT, CCI, STMT-1 to Rebound! Nicolette will be treating patients full-time at our Redmond Clinic. A native of Walla Walla, Washington, Nicolette obtained a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in California. Prior to PT school, she earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in […]
When it comes to rehab, Rebound physical therapist Peter Mollo PT takes an integrative approach with his patients. “I use everything,” said Mollo of his treatment style. “I teach high school football players yoga for flexibility and incorporate Olympic lifting techniques when strength-training older patients.” He is Board Certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) […]
David Bergstrom, PT, DPT has joined our crew! He will be working full-time as a physical therapist at our Bend West clinic. Originally from Grand Marais, Minnesota, David received his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of North Dakota where he played Division 1 tennis in the Big Sky Conference for four years. Following […]
Three and a half years ago, Ruby Garmyn was walking his dog at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park when he saw a group of people his age playing pickleball. Intrigued by the sport, he signed up for an introductory class through Bend Park […]
By Melissa Carlton, PT, CLT, CES, CSCS Director of Rebound’s Lymphedema and Oncology Program, Bend North Clinic October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it also is National Physical Therapy Month. As a physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist I am very passionate about working with patients during their […]
For physical therapist Andy Emerson PT, relating with a diverse patient population is a bright spot of his job. “Connecting with patients and getting them better — that’s the fun part,” said Emerson, who has worked as Rebound’s La Pine Clinic Manager for eight years. “It’s a laid-back, warm and welcoming environment,” noted Emerson of […]
We are pleased to announce that Justin Hoggarth, PT, DPT, will become the new clinic manager for Rebound’s Prineville clinic. A native of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Justin completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sport Science from Oregon State University in Corvallis. He then obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of […]
