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.
Ryan Johnson, DC
Dr. Johnson completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He received his chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon in 2008. Currently he is enrolled in the Occupational Health and Applied Ergonomics Diplomate Program at Northwestern Health Sciences University. Before joining Pearson Workplace, he practiced in Northern Utah. While there, he and his wife started an occupational health company providing onsite care to aid in the prevention and management of work related injuries.
P.Z. Pearce, MD
Dr. Pearce is the owner of Champions Sports Medicine, is Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of Washington and Co-Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Family Medicine Spokane. Dr. Pearce has over 27 years of experience in medicine, including managing occupational medicine patients. He is considered the regions premiere sports physician and has been medical director of many Ironman events nationwide. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physiology and Psychology at the University of Washington and completed his M.D. at UW, and then moved to Spokane for Family Medicine Residency.
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.
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.
