About Us
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Trust your recovery & rehabilitation to the hands of experience.
Nearly two decades ago, Paula K. Dillon Mays founded one of Washington’s first woman-owned physical therapy practices. Since then, Paula has combined her own experience and capabilities with those of her team of therapists to provide the highest standard of physical therapy. Today at Paula Dillon Mays Therapy Clinics, we are proud to be known as much for our longevity and experience as for our know-how, skill and results.
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Paula Dillon Mays, PT
Owner / Director of Physical Therapy
“I was always interested in science and human anatomy. I also loved sports, playing three in college and others on my own time. In fact, it was a skiing accident that set me on the path to becoming a physical therapist. After surgery on my knee, I moved on it wrong. When a therapist bent my knee forcefully, it was horribly painful. I thought, ‘There has to be a better way.’ And the die was cast.
“I became the University of Montana’s first female athletic trainer. I went on to an athletic training assistantship and a master’s degree in anatomy at the University of Florida. When the University of Montana started its physical therapy program, I was invited to join.
“Today, I’m still motivated to ‘find a better way,’ and I have a passion not only for what I do but for doing it to the highest level possible. And in the nearly 20 years that I’ve dedicated myself to outstanding physical therapy, I’ve learned time and again the value of putting my heart into doing whatever is necessary to make a real difference in people’s lives.”
[ MA ] Anatomy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
[ BA ] Physical Therapy, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
[ BS ] Athletic Training & Teaching Certificate, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
[ Areas of Focus ] Women’s Health, lymphedema, manual therapy, athletic injury, Pilates, hippotherapy
[ Member ] American Physical Therapy Association, Washington State Physical Therapy Association, Private Practice Special Interest Group, North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
[ Adjunct Faculty ] Physical Therapy Program, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA, 1995-2002
[ Clinical Instructor ] Physical Therapy Program, University of Montana, Missoula, WA, 2005-present; Physical Therapy Program, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA, 2004-present
[ Instructor ] Inland Massage Institute, Spokane, WA, 1996-99
[ Board Member ] Physical Therapy Assistant Program, Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA, 1995-present; Washington State Physical Therapy Licensure Board, Vice Chair (appointed by governor), 2005-present
[ Columnist ] Wrote weekly articles on health, sports & fitness, Spokesman Review, 1987-1992
[ Teacher/Coach ] Taught science & coached volleyball, basketball & softball in both junior high school & high school; Norfolk, VA & Chesapeake, VA, 1975-98; Youth Soccer coach, 1991-95
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Susan Barry, PT
"My focus is outpatient orthopedics, muscle imbalances, total-joint rehab and mobility challenges. I’m also interested in geriatric care and women’s health issues, such as lymphedema and incontinence."
[ BS ] Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
[ BS ] Microbiology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
[ Member ] American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), APTA Geriatric Section
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Meghan Fitzgerald, MPT
“My passion as a physical therapist is women’s health. I treat female incontinence and pelvic pain, primarily with biofeedback methods and exercise. Yet, I also enjoy caring for men and women with lymphedema and balance problems.”
[ MPT ] Master of Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
[ BS ] Human Biology, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
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Paul D. Rosenbaum, DPT, CSCS
“I chose a career in physical therapy because I know it works. Physical therapy enabled me to recover completely from a severe elbow fracture. Today, my professional focus is manual therapy of the neck, back and pelvis. But my approach is unique to each person’s individual needs... because it’s the key to lasting results.”
[ DPT ] Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL
[ BS ] Pre-Physical Therapy, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
[ Certification ] Manual Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
[ Member ] American Physical Therapy Association, National Strength & Conditioning Association
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Kris Holden, MPT
“I’m both an athlete and a physical therapist. As a result, my professional interests range from postsurgical rehab to sport-specific function and performance. I also specialize in the triathlete population, treating injuries and helping to maximize their athletic function.”
[ MPT ] Master of Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA
[ BS ] Human Biology, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA
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Bryce Schwendiman, MPT
“While my areas of special focus are manual therapy and orthopedics, I enjoy treating a wide variety of conditions... and people. I enjoy working with my hands, but I most enjoy helping others. It’s as rewarding as it is interesting.”
[ MPT ] Master of Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
[ BS ] Human Biology, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
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Lori Ann Knapton, MPT
“Patient education is essential to effective physical therapy. Whether it’s pregnancy-related back pain, balance problems, osteoporosis, hand dysfunction or movement problems, information is as important as the therapy itself.”
[ MPT ] Master of Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA
[ BS ] Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
[ Member ] American Physical Therapy Association, Physical Therapy Association of Washington
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Jeffrey R. Wills, PT
“After nearly 30 years as a physical therapist, my interests and capabilities are broad. I have special training and long experience in caring for the elderly. Yet, I’m equally capable and interested in rehabilitation for all types of patients, injuries and conditions, especially for evaluation and treatment of the lower extremities, shoulders and the postsurgical patient.”
[ BS ] Physical Therapy, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
[ Member ] American Physical Therapy Association
[ Adjunct Faculty ] Physical Therapy Program, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA, 1986-2000
[ Clinical Instructor ] Physical Therapy Program, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 1983-89, 2007; Physical Therapy Program, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA, 1983-89; Physical Therapy Program, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 1983-89; Physical Therapy Program, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 1983-89; Physical Therapy Program, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, 1983-89; Physical Therapy Program, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 1980-83
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Maya A. Carman, DPT
“Within the realm of physical therapy, I have special interest in wound management and lymphedema care. I’m also interested in research within these areas of focus. My goal is to be able to best help patients who have these special needs.”
[ DPT ] Doctor of Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA
[ BS ] Psychology, University of Washington, Cheney, WA
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Leanne Ojala, MSPT
“My mission is to help people by informing them about their care. I enjoy ‘teaching them how to fish,’ showing them how to achieve their own independence and manage their injuries or problems over the long term. My focus within this mission is rehabilitating spine-related disorders with manual therapy techniques.”
[ MSPT] Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
[ BA ] Health and Wellness, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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