Karl Hedeen, PT, Co-Owner

Karl is a long time Stanwood resident, and lives locally with his wife Heidi and three children Henry, Gus, and Sigrid. He completed his undergraduate degree in 1986 from the University of Oregon, where he participated in Track. He was recently included as part of the 1984 Oregon track team induction ceremony into the University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame.  He completed his physical therapy education at Northwestern University in Chicago in 1989. He started NorthSound Physical Therapy in 1992 with Marty Stanton, and continues to practice patient care in the Stanwood clinic, also acting as the clinical manager. Karl enjoys all family related activities, which typically involve sports of some kind, and he also finds time to coach youth athletics and get involved in various other volunteer activities.

“I thoroughly enjoy my job as a physical therapist, and I have been fortunate to work in the same town for over 20 years. One really positive aspect of being in the same community for so long is the ability to cultivate long term patient and physician relationships. I also continue to appreciate and respect the important role that physical therapy plays in the recovery from injury or illness. “

Becky Rice, MS, PT

Becky joined the NorthSound Physical Therapy family in August of 2002.  Since graduating from physical therapy school at Andrews University in 1993, Becky has received specialized training in manual therapy.  She is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner, a technique of joint mobilization effective for many orthopedic conditions.  Becky also has special interest and training in treating patients with vertigo, TMJ disorders, and urinary incontinence.  Becky is an APTA certified clinical instructor and finds it rewarding to help both PT and PTA students prepare for their careers.  In her spare time, Becky loves spending time with her husband and two children, kayaking, hiking, outdoor photography, and home remodeling projects.

Sheila VonBergen, MPT

Sheila VonBergen was born in Loma Linda, CA and grew up in Eastern Washington. During those years, she was actively involved in team sports and gymnastics, competing at the state level and later working as a gymnastics and aerobics instructor for many years. Sheila attended Walla Walla University, where she met her husband Scott before pursuing a Master of Physical Therapy degree at Loma Linda University.

After earning her MPT degree in 1993, Sheila worked as a physical therapist in both in- and out-patient settings for Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, California, where she received a distinguished award for Outstanding Service. From 1996 to 2004 Sheila’s PT experience encompassed outpatient orthopedics, sports and active rehabilitation and home health physical therapy. She was also a regular guest lecturer for the SDA Wellness Center and served on the Guam National Olympic Committee. In 2003 she earned an MBA from the University of Guam.

Sheila has enjoyed working with patients and staff at NorthSound Physical Therapy since 2006. She is devoted to her family and local church, and actively pursues experiences in hiking, biking, snow boarding, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, outdoor photography, and travel. Because good health is her passion, Sheila endeavors to provide her patients with a high quality of care that reflects a personal commitment to wellness.

Aimee Bean, DPT

Aimee is originally from Olympia, Washington, now living in the Bellingham area.  She enjoys hikng, mountain biking, crossfit, and watching football. She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelors of Science in Biology/Physiology in 2006 and returned to the UW for her Doctorate in Physical Therapy graduating in June 2010.  She is currently a member of the APTA orthopeadic and sports medicine chapters.

Stacey Killian, PTA

Stacey Killian joined NSPT in 1997 after graduating from the PTA program at Whatcom Community College. She enjoys the challenge of working with people of different ages and fitness levels and love to help them get back to the activities they enjoy. When she is not at NSPT, you will find Stacey on the trails of Whatcom County with her family.

Karen Tobin, PTA

Karen has been employed with NorthSound Physical Therapy in our Stanwood clinic since 1999. She graduated from Whatcom Community College in December of 1999. Karen is a proud parent of 4 children and 5 grandchildren. When she is not working she enjoys spending time skiing, hiking, weight lifting, Yoga and Pilates.

Christina May, PTA

I chose to become a physical therapy assistant because I love working with people in a helping/healing environment.  In the past, I suffered from a traumatic knee injury that aided in my compassion/understanding for those who are undergoing rehabilitation.  Additionally, I am an avid supporter of preventative medicine and aspire to further my education/training in this direction.  Other interests include snowboarding, surfing, travel, golf, hiking, biking, and caring for animals.

Natasha Phillips, PTA

Natasha is originally from Ridgecrest, CA and moved to Washington in 1993. She joined NorthSound Physical Therapy’s Stanwood clinic in 2009, after receiving her PTA degree from Whatcom Community College and her Bachelor’s degree in pre-physical therapy from Western Washington University. She has been interested in the physical therapy profession since she was 16 years old when she decided to volunteer at a rehabilitation facility and fell in love with the concept of helping others as a profession.

“I’ve always loved taking care of people and making them feel better, even as a child, as an adult I thought what better way to live my life… doing the one thing that has always come naturally to me.”