Stanwood Clinic

Cody moved to WA from Knoxville, TN and began working at NorthSound in early 2015. He earned his DPT from the UT Health Science Center in Memphis in 2013. Part of what drew Cody to the Pacific Northwest was the active lifestyle. He spends his time with his wife, daughter, and dog Zoey. They enjoy walking around Greenlake, camping, playing basketball, snowboarding, and crabbing. After undergoing his own shoulder surgery in high school, Cody found a passion for helping others heal and return to the activities they love.

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.

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.

Tyler Gardner is originally from Renton Washington and joined the NSPT team in 2019. He graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in kinesiology before heading to southern Virginia for his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Lynchburg. He is a lifelong athlete and has a passion for sports rehabilitation. Tyler is a Titleist Performance Institute certified expert and specializes in golf rehab to get you back on the course and on top of your game. In his spare time, you can find Tyler playing sports, hiking, playing board games, and relaxing with his girlfriend.

Becky, originally from Minnesota, joined the NorthSound Physical Therapy family in August of 2002. Since graduating in 1993 with a master’s degree in physical therapy from Andrews University in Michigan, Becky has received specialized training in manual therapy. She is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP), a technique of joint mobilization effective for many orthopedic conditions. Becky also has special interest and training in treating patients with vertigo and TMJ disorders. In 2013 Becky received a clinical doctorate degree through A.T. Still University in Arizona. 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, skiing, hiking, and outdoor photography.

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.