Our Team
Physical Therapists

Andrew Stephens, PT, ATC
Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer Certified
Andrew grew up on Orcas Island, graduating from Orcas Island High School in 1988. He earned his B.S. in Psychology at the University of Washington. More

Alyson Stephens, MSPT
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Alyson grew up in Friday Harbor, then went to the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma and received her B.A. in 1990. In 1995 she earned a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in New York. More

Scott Heisinger, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Scott grew up in Bellingham, graduating from Sehome High School. He studied music at Western Washington University and then transferred to Whitman College. More
Physical Therapist Assistants

Vanessa Nichols, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Vanessa grew up on the Issaquah Plateau (now known as Sammamish, WA), and graduated high school in 1999. She went to PIMA Medical Institute in Seattle and graduated with an Associates in Occupational Sciences as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2012. More

Marissa Northup, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Marissa grew up in Shoreline, graduated from Shorewood High school in 2009, and then went to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where she received her B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science in 2014. More

Beth Shepherd, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Beth grew up in Ohio, but now happily calls Orcas Island home. In 2009 she earned a degree in Associate of Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Shawnee State University. More
Office Staff

Anne Pekuri
Patient Coordinator

Heather Ostle
PT Tech/Aide

Nancy Blystone
PT Tech/Aide

Blythe Simpson
Accounting Assistant
My family and I have all had occasion to use OIPT, operated by Andrew Stephens and his highly competent staff. I have seen him for rehab after two knee replacements and a shoulder surgery. The results have been nothing short of a miracle. His knowledgeable care has made it possible for me to recover 100 percent. My doctors, from three surgeries, have praised his professional work. I would, and have, recommended Andrew and his team many times.