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Ben Harris, MPT, Cert. MDT

Ben was born in North Carolina and grew up on Long Island, New York. He completed two years of undergraduate study at the University of Buffalo in New York before going on to earn a Masters degree in physical therapy at Touro College in Dix Hills, New York.

A physical therapist since 1994, Ben has worked with Renaissance PT since 1997, and took an ownership position in 2003. In 2005, he earned an advanced certification from the McKenzie Institute, USA to become a "mechanical diagnostic therapist" specializing in the McKenzie method of spinal and extremity evaluation and treatment.

Outside of work Ben enjoys hiking, mountaineering, tennis, and home improvement projects. Ben and his wife Sara were married in August 2005, welcomed their son, Samuel, in July 2006 and their daughter, Isabella, in November 2007.


Leiah Hok, DPT

Leiah was born in Fairbanks, Alaska and grew up both in Fairbanks and Ketchikan, AK. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Seattle Pacific University in 1998. She went on to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.

A physical therapist since 2002, Leiah has worked with Renaissance PT since October, 2007. Previously she worked for five years in a private orthopedic practice specializing in treatment of neck and back conditions. She is currently taking course work from the McKenzie Institute, USA to become a "mechanical diagnostic therapist" specializing in the McKenzie method of spinal and extremity evaluation and treatment.

Outside of work Leiah enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, and sports. She has a son, Alex, born in 1992, and a daughter, Meadow, born in 2003.


Maria "Lui" Asistio, PT

Lui was born in Manila, Philippines and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of the Philippines in 1991.

In 1993 Lui moved to the USA and in Florida, her physical therapy experience included acute care, out-patient, in-patient rehabilitation , skilled nursing, home-health and teaching. She was an adjunct faculty and a clinical instructor for the PT Assistant program at Polk Community College. In 2004, she moved to WA state and has been with Renaissance PT since then.

Outside the clinic, Lui enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies and karaoke. She is passionate about music and loves to play the keyboard. She also likes spending time with her four-legged friend, Baci, a shih tzu.


Nate Shin, PT Aide

Nate was born in Seoul, Korea and grew up in Edmonds, Washington, where he currently resides. In April 2008, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. He has worked at Renaissance PT since June 2008 and plans to attend physical therapy school in the fall of 2009. In the future, he hopes to work for a professional sports team as a physical therapist.

Outside of work, Nate enjoys playing basketball, tennis, swimming, and traveling.

 

 

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