LIGHTHOUSE PHYSICAL THERAPY SPOKANE LIBERTY LAKE
The MOST QUALIFIED Physical Therapists in Spokane
Doctors of Physical Therapy
Lighthouse Physical Therapy Spokane Liberty lake offers board certified Doctors to serve all your physical therapy needs. Our providers have all been trained in additional advanced higher education courses to ensure we provide the best physical therapists in Spokane, perdiod.
State of the art Physical Therapy clinic
Lighthouse Physical Therapy Spokane Liberty lake offers a state of the art BRAND NEW facility to serve our Spokane and Liberty lake physical therapy clients.
State of the art Physical Therapy clinic
Lighthouse Physical Therapy Spokane Liberty lake offers a state of the art BRAND NEW facility to serve our Spokane and Liberty lake physical therapy clients.
Dr. Ryan Zumwalt PT, DPT (owner)
Dr. Zumwalt is the Owner and Operator of Lighthouse Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine. Dr. Zumwalt graduated summa cum laude with his pre-medical degree in Biomedical Science from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Following his undergraduate degree, he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Midwestern University, where he graduated at the top of his class. Since graduating, he has undergone extensive training in TMJ rehab, sports related concussions, and sports related orthopedic injuries. Prior to Lighthouse, Dr. Zumwalt worked as a member of the medical team for the Seattle Mariners. In addition, he has also served as an Associate Professor of Musculoskeletal Pathology at Midwestern University. Dr. Zumwalt was also a Division 1 Wrestler for California State Fullerton and a multiple time All American in his respective sport. When not treating patients or running Lighthouse, you can find Dr. Zumwalt lifting weights, hiking and enjoying time with his family
Dr. Cale Nichols PT, DPT, COMT, OCS
Dr. Nichols graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2013 with honors and a Bachelors in Exercise Science. He then pursued physical therapy at Northern Arizona and graduated with his doctorate in 2017, graduating at the top of his class with distinction. Since receiving his doctorate, Dr. Nichols has treated all musculoskeletal conditions and orthopedics, ranging from post-operative recovery, joint replacements, spine dysfunction, TMJ, vestibular training, and everything in between. He has taken extensive post-doctoral education, obtaining is COMT (Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist) in 2018, and sitting for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Exam (OCS) in 2021. While treating all conditions, Dr. Nichols has a particular enjoyment and specializes in treating ACL reconstructions, long distance runners, and soccer players. He has also been a clinical instructor for doctoral students for several years and has been adjunct faculty at Northern Arizona University’s physical therapy program. When not in the clinic you can find Dr. Nichols traveling, running, and backpacking with his dog Boomer
Dr. Nicole Nelson PT, DPT
Dr. Nelson grew up in Spokane WA and attended Whitworth University where she earned her Bachelors in Health Sciences. She then attended George Fox University in Newberg, OR where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2021. She treats orthopedic and pediatric patients and is currently training to specialize in pelvic floor treatment. In her free time she enjoys traveling, playing the piano and spending time on lake Coeur d’Alene!
