Hand Therapy

Jill is originally from the Chicago area and earned a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois in 1988. She became a Board-Certified Hand Therapist in 1994, and has specialized in upper extremity therapy since that time. She has extensive experience in the treatment of complex orthopedic trauma, post operative care, complex regional pain syndrome and burns/wound management. She is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and enjoys mentoring new therapists entering the field of hand therapy. Jill has been a member of the NorthSound Physical Therapy team since 2018 in our Stanwood Clinic and, as of 2023, also practices at our Snohomish Clinic. In her free time Jill enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband and friends and cheering for the Chicago Cubs.

I’m a Washington native and received my Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Lake Washington Insititute of Technology in 2012. I have experience in hand therapy and pediatrics. My primary goal is to assist patients in achieving their optimal level of well being so they can engage fully in what is meaningful to them. I joined the Northsound team in 2023. Outside of work I enjoy gardening and cooking.

Natalie is a licensed occupational therapist, originally born and raised in Minnesota. She received her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2024. Graduating with honors at the University of New Mexico, she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies with a minor in Psychology. Natalie enjoys working with a variety of populations and has a special interest in neuroscience and pediatrics. Natalie’s goal is to put the fun in functional throughout the entire therapeutic process as she aims to work with patients collaboratively to reach their goals and regain function. In her spare time, Natalie is a major movie buff, enjoys hiking, traveling the world, and spending time with her pets and husband.