Lia Buzzell

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Lia Buzzell

PT, DPT, OCS

Biography


Lia graduated from A. T. Still University in Mesa, AZ. She has always had an interest in working in an outpatient orthopedic setting as she enjoys helping individuals overcome functional deficits, optimizing movement, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. She strives to incorporate holistic, quality patient care with all of her patients. Lia completed one of her clinical rotations with Axis in 2020 and is excited to return to the Axis team as a physical therapist. In her spare time, Lia enjoys bouldering, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

Experience


Axis Physical Therapy, Inc

Since June 10, 2022

Location: 21009 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026

Phone: (425) 672-2910

RET Physical Therapy and Healthcare Specialists

August 23, 2021 – August 22, 2022

Location: 7900 SE 28th St Suite 102, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Phone: (206) 232-9045

Education


Doctor of Physical Therapy

A. T. Still University

July 2018 – June 4, 2021

Location: 5850 E Still Cir, Mesa, AZ 85206

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Western Washington University

September 2013 – March 2017

Location: 516 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Clinical Rotations


Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

March 2021 – May 2021

CI: Samiksha Mokashi, MSPT, DOR

Location: 805 Front St S, Issaquah, WA 98027

Phone: (425) 392-1271

Providence Hospice and Home Care

January 2021 – March 2021

CI: Tracey Cosgrove, MSPT

Location: 2731 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 500 Everett, WA 98201

Phone: 425-261-4780

Axis Physical Therapy, Inc

July 2020 – September 2020

CI: Jeffrey Waldron, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CEO

Location: 21009 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026

Phone: (425) 672-2910

Continuing Education


MT – 1: Essential Peripheral Seminar

June 1-2, 2024

Gary Michael Gray, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT

Denver, CO

33.0 contact hours, 3.0 CEU

Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist (Cert. VRS) – American Musculoskeletal Institute

September 8-10, 2023

Destiny Gaddis, PT, DPT Mill Creek, WA

28.0 contact hours, 2.8 CEU

Suicide Prevention

July 31, 2023

Online – Premier Education

3.0 contact hours, 0.3 CEU

MT- 2: Essential Spinal Seminar

September 17-18, 2022

Colette Coiner, PT, DPT, M. Appl Sci., FAAOMPT

Signal Hill, CA

35.5 contact hours, 3.5 CEU

MT-FMC: Motor Control Strategies to Maximize Rehabilitation and Function

April 30-May 1, 2022

Clare Jones, PT, OCS, COMT, CFMT, FAAOMPT

Portland, OR

28.9 contact hours, 2.9 CEU

Therapeutic Neuroscience Education – Pain

February 7-March 18 2022

Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD, CSMT

Online – Evidence In Motion

3.3 CEU

Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter

October 16-17, 2021

Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FACSM, FAPTA

Tacoma, WA

1.2 CEU

Certification


Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) – 2024

Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED online – American Red Cross – Renewed in 2024

Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist – American Musculoskeletal Institute (Cert. VRS) – 2023

Professional Membership


American Physical Therapy Association
Washington Chapter
2018-Present