Meet Our Team

Our physical therapists constantly update their skills through continuing education courses in order to provide the best possible treatment for their patients. We continually exchange new ideas and techniques with each other to provide all of our patients with the best level of skills available. Our therapists are dedicated to utilizing proven and emerging techniques that are based on sound, scientific principles and evidence-based research.

Brittany Marks, DPT
 
Brittany graduated from University of Washington in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She then pursued her goal of becoming a Physical Therapist by attending University of Southern California and graduated in 2012 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. After graduating, she ultimately moved to Ellensburg, Washington, for her husband’s career but moved back home to South Whidbey in 2018 when she joined the CPT Team.
 
Brittany became interested in Physical Therapy after her time working in high school as a student athletic trainer and PT Aide on South Whidbey. Her primary goal is to improve the quality of life for her patients by decreasing pain and restoring function. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Voree Smith, MPT

Voree hails from Burlington and has spent his entire professional career in Skagit and Island County. Graduated with a Masters degree from Loma Linda University in 2000 and moved back to his home town to start his career. In 2005, he and his associate Greg Fritz started Burlington Physical Therapy. He decided to go solo with Burlington PT in 2008 and has been there full time until this summer. This year Dr. Fritz retired and passed Voree the torch of his three practices, Anacortes PT, Oak Harbor PT, and Coupeville PT. I currently split my time between the 4 practices.  

My family and the outdoors are my primary motivators. I love helping people help themselves return to what they love to do. Whether that is quilting or ultra-running the Big Foot 200. I want my clients returning to their pre-injury level and to build upon that level if they are motivated to do so. My goal is to help you NOT need to come back to PT because you are so knowledgeable of your body you will have learned to control dysfunction on your own. When not working, I like to spend time with my family in the great outdoors, cycling (preferably offroad), racing mtbs both XC and enduro, hiking, trail running, camping and enjoying the best that mother nature offers here in Washington state.

cari-kingCari King, PTA

With a background in physical fitness and personal training, Cari joined APT in January 2008 as an exercise technician while completing the Physical Therapist Assistant program through Whatcom Community College. Cari has always enjoyed health and fitness and was very excited to be able to pursue a career that would allow her to help people through their rehabilitation process and reach their full potential.

Cari is pursuing continuing education in the areas of Musculoskeletal Unltrasound (MSKUS) Imaging, various manual therapy techniques, and Applied Functional Sciences (the application of functional movement in everyday life). She has a special interest in working with athletes of all ages, as well as those who enjoy remaining active in their every day lives. Over the next few years, she also would like to pursue continuing education in MSKUS imaging, manual therapy techniques and applied functional sciences as related to athletic performance. Cari enjoys many activities including hiking, kayaking, horse back riding, and making and flying kites.

Education
  • 1997 B.A. in Social-Psychology, Western Washington University
  • 2010 A.S. with Honors for Physical Therapist Assistant, Whatcom Community College
Specialized Training
  • 2011- Gary Gray Institute- Chain Reaction and Applied Functional Science

Vicki Leonard, Patient Coordinator

Vicki moved to Whidbey Island from California in Feb. 2011.  She first came to Coupeville Physical Therapy as a patient recovering from shoulder surgery.  After her rehab was complete, the clinic was in need of an Exercise Technician and Vicki decided to apply.  In December 2013 Vicki was hired as a part time staff member.  Vicki was able to take on many roles, including covering for the front desk and helping with marketing.  Then in Feb. 2019 Vicki was promoted to Patient Coordinator.  She is now the friendly voice you hear on the phone and the first friendly face you get to see when you arrive.

In her free time, Vicki enjoys Photography, Old movies, Making quilts, playing with and training her dogs, and spending time doing family activities.