Meet The Team

Dr. Steven Roach was born and raised in Washington’s Thurston County. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a concentration in Applied Physiology. After a year of working as a physical therapy aide at South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy, Steven entered Columbia University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program and graduated in 2017. Through his clinical experiences during his time in school, Steven has worked within a variety of settings across the nation ranging from acute care within a Veterans Administration (VA) hospital in the Bronx in New York to outpatient, sports-specific rehabilitation with professional athletes in Phoenix and Denver.

Steven has always loved sports and sports medicine. He was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to pursue various educational experiences from high school through graduate school as well as during his postgraduate endeavors. Steven culminated his orthopedic manual therapy residency through industry leader, Evidence in Motion, with a board specialist certification in orthopedics in June of 2019. Throughout this residency, Steven advanced his knowledge in targeted manual therapy interventions to help patients get better, faster. Recently, Steven has taken a special interest in golf and gotten Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified to better assess golf specific movement patterns and faults. He then blends his experience in the world of physical therapy with extensive, customized exercise prescription to help each individual achieve the most efficient swing their body is capable of.

Outside of work, Steven enjoys exploring the world with his wife, Brooke and dog, Wade, through hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, motorcycle rides, SCUBA diving, playing soccer, and traveling to new places and cultures across the globe.

Undergraduate Education: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a concentration in Applied Physiology, May 2013.
Physical Therapy School: Columbia University, New York, New York. Doctorate in Physical Therapy, May 2017.
Residency: Evidence in Motion, May 2019.
Board Certification in Orthopedics: June 2019.

Kasha earned her B.S. in Human physiology from the University of Oregon before completing her DPT at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. She moved here for PT school but stayed for the many mountains in the area. Growing up, Kasha was exposed to holistic healthcare and the importance of the mind-body connection when treating a person coping with a pathology.

Kasha believes that physical therapy is uniquely suited as a holistic profession backed by evidence to obtain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Her favorite part of being a PT is learning what is meaningful to each patient and finding ways to make treatment connect to their own values and goals.

Kindra earned a B.S. in Exercise Science Integrated Physiology and Business Administration from Pacific University before completing her DPT at George Fox University. She grew up here in Lacey and is happy to be back in the area. As a physical therapist, she thrives on inspiring others to be their best not only in their sport or art, but in life.

She loves helping patients of all ages and skill levels but working with gymnasts, dancers, circus artists, cheerleaders, and fitness athletes are her favorite. She uses biomechanical analysis and functional movement to create a whole body treatment approach catered to each person’s needs and learning styles. Kindra loves the puzzle of identifying the root cause of a symptom and teaching her patients to fix it with a combination of sport or movement specific exercises and self massage, myofascial release, and joint mobilization techniques.

She is well educated in treating hypermobility including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She is a lifelong learner and is always seeking ways to grow and develop her skills to better help her patients.

Her goal is to educate her patients on the tools to maintain a healthy and pain free life so they never have to give up on their dreams.

Tami has been a Physical Therapist since 1992. The study of movement, fostering the mind-body connection, good nutrition, and sleep are the foundation of her practice. “Personalized care across the lifespan for the whole person” describes Tami’s core professional beliefs.

Patients who need gait training, balance work, and fall prevention benefit from her care in addition to those managing breast cancer, osteoporosis, and total joint replacement. Additionally, Tami is experienced in treating shoulder, elbow, and hand injuries. She was born and raised in Olympia, Washington, and she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dachshund.

Nancy has worked in a variety of PT settings for many years, especially out-patient orthopedics. She enjoys helping patients feel better and achieving optimal function by using a variety of manual treatment techniques and functional strengthening exercises. She considers it a privilege to be part of people’s recovery from illness, injury or surgery.

Nancy enjoys being active and tries to push herself to stay fit, similar to how she challenges her patients. Her passion is learning new techniques and approaches to therapy.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Music is a big part of my life and brings joy to my soul. I sing with a jazz group and lead the worship team at my church.

Gardening is also a delight.

Born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, I’ve always been passionate about helping people regain their independence and improve their quality of life. I completed my undergraduate education at the University of Washington before going on to earn my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Puget Sound.

As an outpatient physical therapist, I specialize in vestibular rehabilitation, helping individuals with vertigo, dizziness, and balance impairments. In addition to my expertise in this area, I have extensive experience working with a broad range of orthopedic conditions, from musculoskeletal injuries to post-surgical rehabilitation. I’m dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based care to help each patient return to their daily activities and achieve their personal goals.

Outside of work, I’m an avid enthusiast of both winter and summer sports. I love skiing in the winter and wake surfing during the warmer months. I also enjoy woodworking and remodeling projects, always finding new ways to challenge myself.

Prior to pursuing a career in massage therapy, William studied computer programming for two years but decided to switch paths in order to find a more fulfilling path in life with helping others. He started Body-mechanics School of myotherapy & massage in Tumwater in May 2021 and graduated in March 2022.

William likes to use techniques for sports massage, deep tissue, and myofascial release. William drives to help others recover from injuries and relieve them of their stress. An asset William brings to the team is his ability to speak Spanish and communicate well with everyone.

Nicole started her Physical Therapist Assistant education at Penn State University in DuBois, Pennsylvania, but it was put on hold due to her boyfriend moving with the United States Army. The two of them moved to Washington in 2018 and Nicole went back to finish her degree at Olympic College in Bremerton where she earned her Associates Degree.

During her education she received experience in both in-patient and out-patient clinical settings however, she found that she preferred the dynamic pace and the one-on-one time with the patients in an out-patient setting. During her last clinical rotation before graduating, Nicole spent two months here at Penrose Physical Therapy where she fell in love with our core values, patient care model and positive team environment. Nicole aims to provide the best possible care to our patients and she sincerely values learning.

As a result, she is always enhancing her skills through continuing education classes that fit the needs of our patients and from the real-world clinical knowledge from our more than 45 years of combined experience.

Darrin has been a Physical Therapist Assistant since 2012, with an associate’s degree from Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington. His career started as an amateur competitive bodybuilder and A.C.E.-certified personal trainer, helping people achieve goals ranging from weight loss to improving athletic performance, as well as injury recovery and prevention.

Darrin is not only skilled at exercise intervention but also at various manual therapy techniques and modalities. “I have always been passionate about using my hands to help people heal.” He is passionate about the ability of proper exercise and healthy eating habits to change people’s lives for the better. “Most chronic diseases can be avoided by healthy eating and exercise.” What he enjoys most about his job is getting to know and interact with people of all different backgrounds and personalities.

Darrin enjoys being active with his wife and two sons. Whether surfing, backpacking, or foraging wild mushrooms, any time spent playing outside is time well spent.

Originally from rural Minnesota but has lived in Washington for over 25 years. Started PTA career while in the Airforce and transferred to Green River CC to complete his Associates Degree in 1993.

During his career he has had a wide exposure to both in and outpatient clinics and patients ranging in age from 6 to 98. He has found enjoyment in helping people in all environments but leans toward the outpatient experience where he likes to help people return to there functional lives. “I love being around the water.” I’m a life long swimmer/diver and try to incorporate it into a patient’s experience when appropriate.

I coach a special Olympics swim team in Thurston county and can be found on the Puget Sound or local lake swimming or kayaking on a regular basis.