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 Master's degree in 1991, and returned to the Osteopathic School Des Moines Medical University and finished his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy in 2003. In his time off Dan enjoys spending time with his wife and children as well as working with drama programs that his church produces for the community.

Rick Davis, CE, CPTT

Rick has over 22 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 Heikinen, 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 spending time with her family, traveling, playing disc golf/golf, music, gardening and hiking with her weimaraner.

Darryl Kent, 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's degree 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.

TJ Ablan, MSRPT

TJ obtained his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy in May of 2000 from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY. He currently is pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy through the university of Montana. TJ takes a special interest in working with Sports Injuries and Motor Vehicle Accidents and has furthered his education in both areas. He currently performs all Sports Medicine services for Kelso High School and has organized sports medicine services for The Babe Ruth World Series and many local sporting events in the past. 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 spending time with his family and friends, cooking with his fiancé Karlie, working out, golfing, playing with his dog Captain and traveling.

Paul Morauske, MSRPT

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

Jeanne Humbert, 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 over 28 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.

Kelli Roemer, PTA

Kelli graduated from Whatcom's PTA Program in June 2011. She began working immediately at P.T. Northwest. Kelli is an exercise enthusiast and is always looking for different ways to excite and promote her patients toward exercise and healthy living. In her spare time she enjoys running road and obstacle races, playing racquetball and spending time with family and friends.

Clint Parham, PTA

Clint is a Physical Therapist Assistant for PT Northwest. He grew up in South Carolina and after high school went into the Navy. Clint graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Mt. Hood Community College in 2006. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, riding bikes, golfing and going to the coast.

Joanne Ehrmantrout, LMP

JoAnne graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, OR in September 2000 and has been licensed in Washington State since early 2001. She has taken classes in several modalities, and continues to further her knowledge, but focuses in Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage. JoAnne has been a part of the PT Northwest team since 2010.

Christina Morgan, LMP

Christina graduated from Everest College in Vancouver, WA in 2011. Her specialties include Therapeutic and Sports Massage. Christina has been a part of the PT Northwest team since early 2013. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

April Helton, Receptionist

April joined the PT Northwest family in 2010 as part of the front office team. She has her associate’s degree in Equine Science, and enjoys spending time with her family, riding horses, yoga, hiking and traveling.

Carol Gott, Castle Rock Receptionist

Carol has been a part of the PTNW team for almost 5 years. She works in our Castle Rock Clinic at the front desk and helps Darryl with patients. Carol enjoys spending time with her family, camping and fishing.

Donna Brosseau, Woodland Receptionist

Donna is the scheduling coordinator for our Woodland, WA clinic. She has worked in patient care and the front office in the physical therapy field for the past 15 years. In her spare time she likes to play with her horse, dog, cats and cows on the family's small farm. She also might be out concocting medicinal herbal remedies, as she is a Master Herbalist. Her other hobbies include photography, watercolor painting, & traveling.

Patty Silva, Insurance Verification Specialist

Patty Silva joined P.T. Northwest in June 2011. She has been in the medical field for over 15 years and works as our Insurance Verification Specialist. She checks eligibility and obtains authorizations for our patients. Patty enjoys spending time with her two teenage daughters, attending their school functions, basketball and softball games and shopping! She spends much of her free time baking and decorating cakes, making cheesecakes and she makes our favorite…cake pops!

Tiffany Young, Accounts Receivable

Tiffany has been with PT Northwest for over 12 years. She is originally from Walla Walla and moved to this area in 1995. She has a 17 year-old son, who we have the privilege to work with at PTNW. In her spare time, she likes to read, study creationism, and take drives with her 2 dogs, Macy & Maya (the 2 cats don't like the car).

Heather Sonntag, Reimbursement Specialist

Heather has been with PT Northwest since October of 2009 as the Insurance Reimbursement Specialist. She also assists patients with their insurance and account questions. Heather enjoys working for PT Northwest for the "family atmosphere." In 1997, she graduated from Lower Columbia College with an AA in Business Management and a Certificate of Completion as a Financial Technician. She has over eight years combined experience in the medical insurance field. With her spare time she enjoys spending it with her two wonderful boys. They often go camping, clam digging, bike riding, and quad riding and take trips to Idaho to visit their Grandpa.

Heather Willis, Billing Specialist

Heather joined the P.T. Northwest family in the early spring of 2011. She has over six years in office experience and enjoys working in the billing department at P.T. Northwest very much. In her time off she likes to spend time with her husband, watch movies and read.

Debbie Sullivan, Bookkeeper

Debbie joined our P.T. Northwest family in 2012. She attended college and has over 10 years experience in public accounting, 10 years experience in various industries and 8 years of self-employed experience. In her time off, Debbie enjoys spending time with her family. She has three grown children and a granddaughter. Debbie also likes to watch sports and enjoys cooking.

Brandon Hughes, Support Staff

Brandon has worked with PT Northwest for many years intermittently. He has various work duties that include, front office work, medical records, Foster Farm employment testing and placing orders. Brandon is happily married and enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and dogs. His interests include camping, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, aqua-scaping, playing music and participating in his local church music and drama programs.

Tracy Lang, Office Administrator

Tracy has recently joined our facility as office administrator after 18 years in education. She gained much of her experience with time management, people skills and administration in the classroom and as a principal. As a former educator, she understands the value of open communication between staff and patients and fosters that relationship. Every person who meets and talks with her is drawn to her friendly demeanor and her joy for life. Outside of the office, Tracy enjoys spending time with family and friends.