APTA Washington

APTA Washington has created a Physical Therapy Clinic Visit Toolkit to help clinics host meaningful visits with state legislators from June through December.

These visits provide an opportunity for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, staff, and patients to share the real-world opportunities and challenges facing our profession.

Want to connect your clinic with your legislators? This step-by-step toolkit helps you plan and host a visit that is intentional, informative, and impactful - from identifying your legislators to preparing your team and following up afterward.

Let’s make our voices heard across every district and strengthen advocacy for physical therapy in Washington.

The APTA Washington Delegation came together on Saturday for a full day of collaboration and preparation for the upcoming APTA House of Delegates (HoD), taking place July 12–13 in Portland, Oregon. Together, our delegates reviewed more than 30 motions that will help shape important discussions and decisions at the House.

The House of Delegates is APTA’s representative body, where delegates from across the country speak and act on behalf of members to establish policies and positions that guide the future of the Association and the physical therapy profession. Delegates also elect APTA’s national leaders.

APTA Washington is proud to have 12 voting delegates representing the voices of Washington physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students at the national level.

Thank you to our dedicated delegates for their leadership, time, and commitment to advancing the physical therapy profession.

We’re halfway through—and the momentum is strong.

Our Mentorship Open Office Hours series has already brought together incredible mentors and participants for meaningful, real-world conversations about growth, practice, and the future of our profession. Thank you to everyone who has joined and shared their time and expertise so far.

And we’re just getting started.

Join us for the remaining 6 sessions this year, featuring more outstanding mentors, fresh perspectives, and an open space to connect, ask questions, and support one another in your professional journey. Next year will bring new topics and new mentors.

🔵 Open to WA PTs, PTAs & students
🔵 FREE
🔵 No APTA membership required

📅 Every 2nd Wednesday | ⏰ 7–8 PM
Join via Zoom: Link in Bio
Meeting ID: 863 8346 1312
Passcode: 035296

We hope you’ll jump in for the second half of the series and be part of these ongoing conversations.

You’ve reached an incredible milestone—completing your Physical Therapist Assistant and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. We are excited to celebrate this achievement with you. Your commitment, resilience, and passion for improving patient care will have a lasting impact on communities across Washington and beyond.

As you take your next steps into the profession, APTA Washington is here to support you every step of the way through mentorship, networking, advocacy, continuing education, and connection with peers through opportunities like our Early Professional Special Interest Group.

We also encourage you to explore APTA membership and early-career discounted dues here:
https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/explore-apta-membership

Congratulations again, graduates. We look forward to seeing the difference you will make in the future of physical therapy!

Meet Your Mentor — JUNE Open Mentorship Office Hours

Join us for Open Mentorship Hours on June 10 with Janae Chinn, PT, DPT, Board-Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, a dynamic clinician and leader with experience in outpatient orthopedics, pelvic health, and travel physical therapy.

Janae graduated from Duke University in 2021 and has been actively involved in APTA Washington since her student years, serving as Advocacy Chair for the Student Special Interest Group. She currently serves as the APTA Washington Legislative Committee Chair and State Government Affairs Liaison (since 2021), and was elected to the Board of Directors as Practice Panel Director in 2024.

During her time in leadership, she helped coordinate Washington’s first Advocacy Dinner and supported key legislative efforts, including the passage of intramuscular needling legislation and expanded business ownership opportunities for PTs and OTs alongside chiropractors and physicians. She was also nationally recognized as an APTA Leadership Scholar in 2024.

During mentorship hours, Janae will discuss:
• Red and yellow flags in the pregnant population
• Exercise considerations for the pregnant body
• Orthopedic considerations during pregnancy
• Q&A

When she is not working, Janae practices as a travel physical therapist and continues to advocate for advancing the profession through policy and leadership.

Janae looks forward to connecting with attendees, sharing clinical insights, and supporting those interested in expanding their knowledge of pregnancy and rehabilitation.

Tuesday, June 10 • 7:00–8:00 PM (PT)
Zoom (link in bio)
Meeting ID: 863 8346 1312
Passcode: 035296

The APTA Washington Board is meeting this morning to continue the important work of advancing the profession.

Today’s discussions focus on turning ideas into action, strengthening our governance structure, and aligning priorities to better serve our members and the profession.As part of our commitment to effective governance and sustained progress, the Board is transitioning from quarterly meetings to an every-other-month meeting structure. This change will create more opportunities for collaboration, accountability, and momentum as we work toward our strategic priorities.

Together, we are building a strong, sustainable future for physical therapy in Washington.

This Pride Month, APTA Washington is proud to feature member Ken McGee for their meaningful contributions to advancing inclusive, affirming care and expanding access to physical therapy services in the community.

Ken’s work highlights the importance of allyship in physical therapy and its impact on creating safe, supportive environments for all patients within the LGBTQIA+ community. From strengthening therapeutic relationships to supporting equitable access to care, their perspective underscores how inclusive practice benefits every patient and family we serve.

Ken is a physical therapist with Hinge Health, focused on expanding pelvic health access in rural and underserved areas, an adjunct faculty member at Tufts University’s DPT program in Seattle, and a frequent lecturer on topics including gender-affirming care and pelvic health. Their work reflects a deep commitment to community impact, education, and improving access to care.

APTA Washington is honored to highlight members like Ken who are helping to advance equity, education, and inclusion within the profession and the communities we serve.