“Back to Work - Back to Sport - Back to Life”

Serving the Skagit Valley since 1991

About Our Therapists

Jay Smith is not a new face to physical therapy or the Skagit Valley.  Graduating from the University of Washington in 1976 he has been practicing in Washington State since.  In 1979, Jay left the Seattle area and relocated to the north, accepting a position at the Skagit Valley Hospital.  Twelve years and an MBA later Jay opened the doors of Evergreen Physical Therapy.  Once the office established itself in the Skagit Valley, Jay went back to school.  This time he was pursuing the Holy Grail of education, his Doctorate.  Jay started in 2000, eight years later, he officially earned the initials DScPT (Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy), a more advanced form of the DPT (Doctorate of Physical Therapy) aimed at clinical proficiency.  Not to be forgotten is that while earning his Doctorate, Jay also earned the initials, OCS (Orthopedic Certified Specialist), a very intensive examination of a clinicians knowledge and skills in the specialty of Orthopedics.  Our only question for Jay is, “What’s next?”

Jay Smith, DScPT, MBA, OCS

“Back to Work - Back to Sport - Back to Life”

Serving the Skagit Valley since 1991

Jackie Odell, PT

Jackie Odell has practiced in the Skagit Valley since her graduation from the University of Washington, in 1979.  She joined the Skagit Valley Hospital therapy staff and remained there, eventually becoming the director of Physical Therapy services.  Jackie came to Evergreen Physical Therapy in 1991, after the birth of her second daughter.  Her dedication to quality healthcare shows through each patient Jackie works with.  That dedication is also apparent in her Care Connections statistics, that place her in the top 20% of therapists in the National Network.  Jackie is currently pursuing a specialization in Vestibular Therapy (balance and mobility therapy).

Jeanette Lundberg, PT

Jeanette Lundberg began practicing in 1972 and joined the staff at the Skagit Valley Hospital in 1978.  Her 30 years of experience have been spent treating patients in the Skagit Valley.  Jeanette is an Aquatic Therapy Instructor and has run the pool sessions for Evergreen Physical Therapy at Riverside Health Club.  Jeanette was working with Jay and Jackie at the hospital until their departures in the early 90’s.  The three were soon reunited as Jeanette joined the staff at Evergreen Physical Therapy in 1993.

P.O. Box 1789

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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Cindy Larsen, MPT, ATC, CSCS

Cindy Larsen is the young blood at Evergreen Physical Therapy.  Cindy came to the Skagit Valley at the end of 2006, graduating with her Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Northern Florida.  Cindy has also earned her Athletic Training Certificate (ATC) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  We are looking forward to Cindy’s continued presence and skill at Evergreen Physical Therapy and in the Skagit Valley and surrounding areas.

Lee Gwin, PTA

Lee has a strong background in massage therapy which, when coupled with his PTA status, affords our patients have one more knowledgeable staff member.  We credit Lee’s attention to detail and professionalism a key to our strong patient improvement and satisfaction. 

J.R. Smith, PTA

J.R. has worked in some capacity at this office for many years and has decided to become PT as well.  With his years of knowledge and solid understanding of his profession J.R. has earned the trust and respect of both the patients and clinicians.