About Our Consultants
Kelli Pearson DC, DABCO, FICC
Kelli has been a practicing chiropractic physician since 1982. She was one of the first two chiropractors in the nation to be employed with a health management organization and was director of Chiropractic Services of Group Health Northwest for 15 years. She has her Diplomate in Chiropractic Orthopedics and is board eligible for her Diplomate in Occupational Health. She is owner of four local clinics, three of which include medical doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists and athletic trainers.
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I have referred injured workers and others to Dr. Pearson for the past fifteen years. I send them to her because she has proven her effectiveness at getting them back on their feet and functional as quickly as possible. Overall patients treated by her, particularly those who see her early in the course of their injuries, get better faster than those who choose not to be treated by her.
I have referred patients to Dr. Kelli Pearson for the past 17 years and appreciate her skill and success in dealing with a wide array of musculoskeletal injuries and problems. She is accepted by Physical Therapists, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgeons alike as an integral part of my referral network for these patients.
Dr. Kelli Pearson (and her associates) has been of inestimable assistance in helping me get injured workers back to work more quickly an safely. I greatly value her expertise in identifying and treating range of musculoskeletal conditions and appreciate her collaborative approach in managing these problems.
Dr. Kelli Pearson has exceptional clinical skills. She has successfully treated a number of my patients who have interrelated biomedical and psychological issues. She is smart and responsive and inspires patients to have confidence in their capacity to recover. Sacred Heart would be very lucky to have their staff have access to her remarkable clinical and healing skills. In addition to all her great skills she also works very well with professionals from a variety of fields, from Pediatrics to Psychiatry to Orthopedics.
Please accept my wholehearted recommendation of Dr. Kelli Pearson for contracting in the Occupational Health Department or other arenas as appropriate. As a friend and patient of Dr. Pearson, I can recommend her without any reservation.
Kris Hecker
Kris Hecker graduated from the University of Minnesota in Exercise Science and emphasis in Kinesiology in 1999. From there she was employed at Frappier Acceleration Sports Training, Fargo ND and worked with professional and semi-professional athletes for 6 years. Within the Frappier Acceleration Sports Training program she worked with a team of Orthopedic doctors to provide post-rehabilitation care to athletes and injured patients. Kris continued her career at Advance Physical Therapy in Illinois from 2006 – 2008, while Managing Advance Fitness for post-rehab care. Kris has passionately worked in the health care industry for 12 years. Since 2008, Kris has been continuing working with the general public providing education and training for injury prevention, health and wellness. Her areas of expertise are within functional training protocols for preventing injury for healthy and active lifestyles.
Molly Gilbert MD
Dr. Molly Gilbert received her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1996 and completed her Family Practice Residency Program in Spokane. She has a unique perspective as a family doc due to her previous training as a physical therapist, along with her own passion for fitness and running. She began her first five years in a family practice setting in Spokane, and working in the Sacred Heart OB clinic. Molly has continued on as an associate clinical professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. In 1999 she joined the Gonzaga Athletic Medicine program as the Family Physician, and continues in that role today. In 2001 she joined Deaconess Medical Center in the Wound Center as a Hyperbaric Physician. Currently she adds time at Rockwood clinic in the Urgent Care centers. Dr. Gilbert’s compassion and expertise in family medicine and acute care make her an invaluable consultant.
Robert Lutz, MD MPH
Bob Lutz is a Family Medicine physician who has his medical degree from Temple University Medical School (1988); his Masters in Public Health from the University of Arizona (2003); and holds a Certificate in Added Qualification in Sports Medicine and fellowship training in Integrative Medicine. He is a practicing urgent care and occupational medicine physician, and an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. Locally, he has been actively involved in the Spokane Public School District’s health and wellness initiatives and has been an activist for healthy living through chairing the city’s Bicycle Advisory Board. He is currently a member of the Spokane Board of Health. His areas of interest and effort include improving health and wellness opportunities for youth, worksite health promotion, and contributing to active living through enhancements in the built environment.
Laurie Lowen LMT, OT
Laurie has been a practicing Occupational Therapist since graduating From McGill University in 1980 and added massage certification to her credentials in 1991. Laurie has served in a clinical, supervisory and consultant capacity in a variety of settings and specialties, including hand rehab, burns, cognitive rehab, pediatrics, chronic pain, orthopedics, acute and chronic neurological conditions, home care, geriatrics and sports injury. For the last few years, she has been teaching manual therapy skills in the US, Canada and Europe. Laurie has a passion for health, wellness and nutrition and is involved in running, cycling and martial arts.
Anthony Tevlin, B.Ed
Anthony is the owner and operator of Northwest Functional Fitness and has 20+ years experience in the fields of strength, conditioning and athletic training with an educational background in exercise physiology and administration and sport management. He obtained his B.Ed in Physical Education/Athletic Training at Gonzaga University, 1989. His work experiences have taken him from the San Diego Padres, Spokane Indians, Gonzaga University and the University of Las Vegas student athletes to Saint George's School and Gold's Gym. Working with and motivating diverse populations are Anthony's forte.
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I started training with Anthony Tevlin in 2005 and noticed improvement in my conditioning almost immediately. In early 2006, I suffered a serious shoulder injury from a skiing accident and needed to have extensive surgery. After a period of rest and physical therapy, I resumed personal training sessions with Anthony. We set goals to restore strength and flexibility in my shoulder through steady and consistent weight training and stretching exercises. Anthony was patient and supportive throughout the training sessions, and his past experience with professional athletes gave me confidence that he knew the appropriate intensity level of stretching exercises. There is no doubt that personal training sessions with Anthony Tevlin helped me more quickly recover from surgery and regain full and painless movement in my shoulder.
I was referred to Anthony by my doctor to address the fact that I was getting older and that I was not doing enough overall for myself to maintain my physical strength and flexibility. In the intervening years Anthony has encouraged me to stick with some routine. My personal and professional life often infringe on what might otherwise be best of me overall. No matter how many times I have missed or cancelled time with Anthony, he always moves forward. He does not chastise or berate me as some trainers have. He has always guided me with exercise and routines that he knows I can do and will do. While I am encouraged to do more, I have never given up because he has never instructed me to do more than I could. He has learned how to encourage me while not discouraging me. He understands that it is better for me to keep at it. He knows that if he pushes too hard I will quit and that is not in my best interest. For me and my life style, I could not have found a better personal trainer. He is always aware of the need to push the physical requirements but he understands that there is a significant mental element to any exercise requiem. He knows how to find the right balance.
I truly believe that Anthony Tevlin cares more about my physical and mental well-being than I do myself. And that's a good thing. The time I spent working out under Anthony's guidance resulted in me getting stronger, thinner, and even provided me with insight into who I was and who I wanted to become as a person. Is he a trainer or a counselor? I think Anthony brings people the very best of both. I have a quote next to my bathroom mirror that reads, "Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." I know of no better way to "create" yourself than by working out with Anthony Tevlin. If you are even considering engaging a personal trainer or joining a fitness club, don't make any decision until you have spent an hour stretching, lifting, and sweating with Anthony. After just a few months I think you will discover (like I did) that you look better, feel better, and even think better than you ever have before.
Beth Malizio BS
Beth Malizio completed her degree in Exercise Science in 2003 from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. While there, she played four years of soccer, helping to catapult her team in the NCAA’s, finishing 6th in the nation. Later, Beth went on to play two more years in a Semi-Pro soccer with a Seattle soccer club. She continues to be a running enthusiast and has completed five marathons with more planned on the horizon. From 2003 to 2007, she was employed as the rehab specialist for a busy chiropractic clinic in Olympia, WA. Since 2008, she has worked at Pearson & Weary Pain Relief clinic providing one on one coaching and building strengthening and stretching protocols for our injured patient population. Beth brings a great sense of compassion and flexibility in working with patients, and can easily work with any population, regardless of their physical challenges.
Sabrina Seitz RN, MH, CWC
Sabrina received her Nursing degree from Southwestern Adventist University of Texas, in 1980. She has received her Master Herbalist Certification through the School of Natural Healing of Utah in 2008. She then went on to obtain her Wellness Consultant Certification in December of 2008. Sabrina has worked as a Cardiovascular RN for Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital in Spokane, WA since 2003. For six years before that she worked as the staff nurse in the CICU, directing patient care for the critically ill, specifically pertaining to cardiac disease. Prior to that she was the Satellite Program Director for the Spokane Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation facility for over 6 years. Sabrina is passionate about healthy eating and natural healing. Now that her children are raised, she is settling into her new role as a wellness coach, teaching people about nutrition and how to use food as medicine.
Jim Morris, BS, RRT
Jim is the owner and manager of Relief Workers Massage Therapy. He developed and managed the business and clinical operations of this practice from incorporation to the present. His other work experiences include functioning as the Director of Clinical Services over the physical, occupation, speech and respiratory therapy departments as well as the Lab and radiology departments at a 40 bed hospital from start-up to maturation of operations. Jim also has twelve years of experience as a respiratory therapist with much of this in adult critical and emergency care settings. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1995.
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Laura (massage therapist with Relief Workers) is a SUPERB massage therapist! My weekly masages massages are an essential part of my Ironman training, and are a great benefit to my overall health and well-being.
Massage therapy treatment from Relief Workers has really helped to alleviate my neck and shoulder tension from my work as a dentist. I'm able to enjoy my work when I'm not in pain!
As a triathlete, my visits to Relief Workers are an essential part of my training program. I continue to finish races strong and healthy!"
It has been a wonderful asset to have the Relief Workers provide massage services at the Sacred Heart Women's Center. The fact that they have skilled staff who offer a full range of massage services, both for relaxation and medical purposes is so beneficial to the customers they serve. A huge bonus to their services is offering employee discounts. I had back surgery several years ago and as a result, I'm a bit "crooked" and tend to carry a lot of tension in my back. I also experience a lot of neck tension. I have found that massage is the best therapy for these things and have been to a variety of different therapists but have found that the skills of the Relief Worker staff, their friendliness and compassion, are the best around.
Kevin Lucas, LMP, CSI
Kevin Lucas graduated from Utah College of Massage Therapy 1999. From there he went on to teach at the same facility from 2001 to 2003, while he continued in private practice. He went onto become a faculty member of the Northwest Noetic School of Massage in 2004 and a faculty member of the International Association of Structural Integrators in 2007, and continues in both of these capacities. Additionally, he is the Founder and Director of Structural Innovations since 2004, where he teaches local therapists the professional discipline of Structural Integration. He has been a key player providing care for the athletic teams at Gonzaga University since 2006, and is perceived as a critical team member of the athletic medical team. Kevin brings tremendous educational expertise, but also a very compassionate heart and set of hands.
