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. He 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 from 2008 until 2022, when Dr. Fritz retired and passed Voree the torch of his three practices, Anacortes PT, Oak Harbor PT, and Coupeville PT. Voree currently splits his time between the 4 practices.

Voree’s family and the outdoors are his primary motivators. He loves helping people help themselves return to what they love to do. Whether that is quilting or ultra-running the Big Foot 200, Voree wants his clients returning to their pre-injury level, and building upon that level if they are motivated to do so. His goal is to help you NOT need to come back to PT because you are so knowledgeable of your body that you will have learned to control dysfunction on your own.

When not working, Voree likes to spend time with his family in the great outdoors, cycling (preferably off-road), racing MTBs both XC and enduro, hiking, trail running, camping and enjoying the best that mother nature offers here in Washington state.

CARI 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 excited 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 Applied Functional Sciences (the application of functional movement in everyday life) and Active Aging. She has a special interest in working with athletes of all ages, as well as people who enjoy remaining active in their everyday lives. Cari enjoys many activities, including hiking, kayaking, motorcycle riding, and martial arts.

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
• 2024 – Gary Gray Institute – Certification in Active Aging and Functional Mobility.

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.

CHIHIRO HOOVER, EXERCISE TECHNICIAN

ROXY, CLINIC EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG

Roxy is a 7 year old Border Collie-Pitty mix who has been coming to work at CPT since she was 1 yr old. She is a very friendly, people oriented pup who will greet you at the door almost every time you come in. If she is not making the rounds, checking on patients, you will often find Roxy laying on her bear, napping. Roxy enjoys playing with her squeaky toys, napping in the sun, going for long walks, and she will always sit nicely for a treat.