Washington State Healthcare Providers
Many of these providers were recommended to us by experts in each field, as well as patients. However, we don’t advocate for any particular provider or treatment.
In addition, we recommend using the search tools on our Find Providers page. These search tools are provided by the accrediting organization for each healthcare speciality, and will provide you with more options.
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy
UWMC NW Outpatient Therapies Clinic
UW Medicine Outpatient Medical Center
10330 Meridian Ave N, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98133
DIRECT: 206.668.6032 | FAX: 206.668.6035
Justin J Ho PT, DPT, CSCS is a physical therapist at the clinic who specializes in treating concussion patients, and he wrote the Concussion Alliance page on Physical Therapy.
Kara Sheridan, S.L.P. Neuro-Rehabilitation Program at Northwest Hospital (Seattle)
Kara Sheridan is a speech therapist with experience treating concussions. She is highly recommended by one of our community members who is seeing her for treatment for a traumatic brain injury.
Lake Washington Physical Therapy Houghton
6710 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 979-7445
Vestibular physical therapy and neck-related issues
Empire Concussion and Trauma Recovery (Spokane)
(509) 701-7651
South Clinic: 2527 E. 27th Ave., Suite 100, Spokane
North Clinic: 1117 E. Westview Court, Spokane
In the news:
Evolving concussion care: Two new centers in Spokane offer neurological approach
Craniosacral Therapy, or Osteopathic Cranial Therapy
For more information on this treatment, see our page Craniosacral Therapy.
Massage therapists with specialized training in Craniosacral Therapy
Lauren M. Christman, LMT, CBSI/ATSI, CCST. Crafted Touch ( Seattle). Lauren is highly respected craniosacral therapist and also teaches courses in craniosacral therapy.
Osteopathic doctors with specialized training in Cranial Osteopathy
Devorah Steinecker, D.O. Holistic Pediatrics (Seattle)
Holistic Pediatrics and Family Health combines Dr. Steinecker’s more than 35 Years experience as an adult Neurologist with specialized training in Osteopathic Manipulation and Child Development. Dr. Steinecker is very well respected in her field.
Chiropractors with training in cranial work
Dr. Gloria Adkins, Adkins Chiropractic (Seattle)
Dr. Adkins practices Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) which addresses the relationship between the sacrum (base of the spine) and the occiput (base of the skull) and how this affects the Cerebro-Spinal Fluid and the brain.
Vision Therapy
For more information on this treatment, see our page Vision Therapy.
Alderwood Vision Clinic (Lynnwood)
The clinic was founded by Nancy G. Torgerson, O.D., F.C.O.V.D., past president of the College of Vision Development, which trains and certifies specialized optometrists who diagnose a wide range of vision problems. Alderwood Vision Clinic has a team of optometrists who do an in-depth diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for each patient. A team of vision therapists works with patients once or twice a week. Alderwood Vision Clinic is the preeminent vision therapy clinic in the region.
They have extensive experience and a successful track record with concussion patients who often have multiple vision problems that have gone undiagnosed by their family optometrist or general practitioner.
Joseph N. Trachtman, O.D., PhD, FOCVD-A (Seattle)
Dr. Trachtman offers visual rehabilitation, neurofeedback (or biofeedback) for vision, and optometric vision therapy. Dr. Trachtman has invented biofeedback devices for vision problems related to traumatic brain injury. Dr. Trachtman is a member of Vietnam Veterans of America and provides free PTSD treatment for veterans through the “Homecoming for Veterans” program.
They gave me the name of two ODs who they believe who be especially good for a patient with vision problems due to a concussion. They are recommending the specific doctors in these clinics.
Dr. Kadet, Hope Clinic - Tacoma, Bellevue, and Silverdale.
“Dr. Kadet at Hope Clinic is a tremendous resource for diagnosing vision disorders in victims of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and has over 40 years of experience working with TBI patients to help them retrain their visual skills during their healing process. Our staff is well trained to administer compassionate individualized vision therapy to these patients under the supervision of Dr. Kadet.”
“The first is a Free Vision Screening with Dr. Kadet, which will provide some valuable information about how well your eyes track together as a team. Keep in mind, this is a screening and will not result in a diagnosis, but will give you valuable time with the doctor to get many of your questions answered. The Full Functional Vision Exam may be suggested for you at this screening.”
Dr. Baxstrom, Vision Northwest - Federal Way
“The Northwest Vision and Learning Center was established in 1992 by Dr. Curtis R. Baxstrom as an optometric practice specializing in developmental disabilities, learning issues and acquired brain injuries.”
Neurologists with experience working with concussion patients
Natalia Murinova, M.D., M.H.A., UW Medicine.
Dr. Murinova is a board-certified physician, director of the UW Medicine Headache Center and a UW associate professor of Neurology. She also sees patients at the Headache Clinic at UWMC-Roosevelt and the Neurology Clinic at Eastside Specialty Center. She has been listed in The Best Doctors in Seattle. Dr. Murinova was recommended to Concussion Alliance by one of the partners at Adler Giersh, a law firm specializing in representing patients with traumatic brain injuries.
Mark A. Fishel, MD
Neuroassociates.com, Kirkland and Bellevue
Dr. Fishel was the head civilian neurologist for a Department of Defense multidisciplinary clinic, during which time he treated several thousand concussion patients. He now has a private practice that includes treating post-concussive headaches and referrals to appropriate therapists such as speech, physical therapy, vision, and psychotherapy.
Physiatrist Specialising in Concussions
Richard Seroussi, M.D., Seattle Spine & Sports Medicine (Seattle)
Dr. Seroussi is a physiatrist with a specialization in concussions and an innovative approach to treatments.
Functional Medicine and Sports Medicine
David Musnick, M.D., Peak Medicine (Bellevue)
Dr. Musnick has developed a Functional Medicine approach to concussions, with treatments that “integrate a brain-healthy diet, supplements, exercise, brain training, frequency specific microcurrent, hyperbaric oxygen, and neurofeedback.” He has presented at the Annual Meeting of the Institute for Functional Medicine on the Brain and featured in the documentary “The Broken Brain” by Dr. Mark Hyman. Dr. Musnick was recommended to Concussion Alliance by one of the partners at Adler Giersh, a law firm specializing in representing patients with traumatic brain injuries.
Coaching
Elizabeth R York, Ph.D., Traumatic Brain Injury Coach (greater Seattle area, and throughout Washington State)
Dr. York provides several coaching programs for those affected by concussions and traumatic brain injury. Her practice includes one-on-coaching for TBI survivors, return to work coaching, and high-risk TBI coaching, for those in high-risk sports and occupations. She also provides support for TBI caregivers, both one-on-one consulting and group workshops. Dr. York is a Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council Member, among other professional affiliations.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic
Serene Natural Health (Edmonds)
It is controversial as to whether hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) is useful for concussions. We hope to write an article addressing this issue in the future. On an anecdotal level, Dr. Nancy Torgerson, founder of Alderwood Vision Clinic, has told Concussion Alliance that numerous concussion patients at Alderwood Vision Clinic have improved after receiving hyperbaric oxygen treatments at Serene Natural Health.