Our Staff

Daniel Hughes, DPT

Dan is the C.E.O. and Clinical Director of P.T. Northwest. Dan has directed the clinic with an emphasis on excellence in service to the patients. His clinical specialization is on sports and industrial medicine with an osteopathic model. Dan graduated from the University of Oregon with his Bachelors in 1988. He then attended the University of Osteopathic Medicine and received his Masters Degree in 1991, and returned to the Osteopathic School Des Moines Medical University and finished his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in 2003. In Dan's time off he enjoys spending time with his wife and children as well as working with drama programs that his church does for the community.

Rick Davis, CE, CPTT

Rick has over 18 years experience working with injured workers and employers in the States of Washington and Oregon. Rick is the Vice President of P.T. Northwest and leads up our Industrial services team. Rick is also the Senior Ergonomic Consultant for P.T. Northwest and has performed hundreds of ergonomic evaluations in Washington and Oregon. Rick has completed a Washington State approved Apprenticeship program for P.T.T..  In Rick's time off he enjoys spending time with his family, restoring classic cars and camping.

Molly Heikkinen, DPT

Molly is the Woodland Clinic Director for P.T. Northwest.  Molly graduated from the University of Michigan in 1996 with her Bachelor's in Exercise Science. In 2003 she graduated with honors from Northern Arizona University with her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. She participated in basketball and rugby while in college. Her interest in evidence based practice has led her to post professional continuing education courses in The McKenzie Method for Diagnosis and Therapy. She obtained certification in the McKenzie Method in January 2009. She has also pursued further education in Jones Strain Counterstrain methods and is currently pursuing Ola Grimsby methods of modern manual therapy. Her outside interests include traveling, playing disc golf/golf, music, gardening and hiking with her weimaraner.

Darryl Kent, BS, RPT

Darryl is the Castle Rock Clinic Director for P.T. Northwest. Darryl graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor in Science in 1988. He then attended the University of New Mexico were he received his Bachelor in Physical Therapy in 1992. Darryl has 17 years experience in outpatient orthopedics with over 14 years as a clinical manager. Darryl specializes in manual therapy, sports and industrial therapy. Darryl enjoys spending time with his family and his interests are mountain biking, hiking, skiing, auto restoration, tennis and riding horses. He is also a President of ASA Girls Fast pitch Softball.

TJ Ablan, MSPT

TJ obtained his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy in May of 2000 from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY. TJ takes a special interest in working with Sports Injuries and Motor Vehicle Accidents and has furthered his education in both areas. He has volunteered to perform Sports Medicine services for Kelso High School and The Babe Ruth World Series in the past. Prior to TJ's return to the P.T. Northwest team, he had experience as a  regional manager for a long term care company and performing outpatient clinic start ups in Assisted Living facilities all over the Pacific Northwest. TJ is originally from Carthage, NY and is a die hard fan of the Buffalo Bills, Syracuse Orange, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In his spare time TJ enjoys working out, golfing, bowling, playing basketball, and traveling.

Rachel Griebel, MSPT

Rachel graduated from Andrews University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2003. Her concentration is in Orthopedics and Women's Health. She enjoys working in the dynamic environment of an outpatient clinic, with the diversity of patient issues, and the challenge and success of improving a patient's well-being and function after an injury. Rachel originally grew up in the Northwest and is happy to be back in the heart of it, after living in California for 5 years. Rachel loves spending time outdoors with family and photography.

Paul Morauske, MS, RPT

Paul graduated from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Physiology degree in 1998, and with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 1999 and has been practicing physical therapy with P.T. Northwest since. Paul enjoys playing softball, golf, volleyball and reading.

Jeanne Humbert, BS, RPT

Jeanne graduated from Loma Linda University with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy in 1984. She has been practicing physical therapy in Longview Washington for 25 years. Her specialty is in outpatient orthopedics treating the following; back rehab, sports injuries, work injuries and auto accident injuries. She enjoys educating patients in taking care of their bodies to maximize their function and quality of life.