Therapeutic Associates Forest Grove Physical Therapy

Therapeutic Associates Forest Grove Physical Therapy Therapeutic Associates Forest Grove Physical Therapy is a warm, friendly clinic that values personal interactions with each patient.

We create a welcoming, comfortable environment where patients are able to establish sincere connections, and empower patients to better understand their condition. We treat everyone with respect and pride ourselves on the skilled care of our well-trained manual therapists. Treatment plans target each patient's needs and are developed based on individual goals. We create a welcoming, comfortable en

vironment where patients are able to establish a sincere connection with their therapist. Conveniently located on the corner of Pacific avenue and Elm street, 2 blocks from Pacific University, our physical therapy services include: ASTYM, post-surgical rehab, treatment of arthritis, neck and back care, TMJ and headache treatment, orthopedic and sports therapy, women's health, and work conditioning. We are committed to our community and regularly provide support and sponsorship of Pacific University and Forest Grove high school athletics, as well as other community events.

08/14/2026

🏊 Swimming season meets dryland season.
Here’s how to bridge the gap without losing what you built in the water 👇

Water builds endurance and feel, but it can only take strength and power so far. Low resistance in the water limits how much strength and power swimmers can actually build there, and most swimming injuries come from overuse, with the shoulder taking the brunt of it.

That’s where dryland comes in. A smart routine before/after practice can help:
✅ Build the strength swimming alone can’t
✅ Protect shoulders and core from overuse
✅ Keep your swimmer in the water, not on the bench
Quick tip: post-swim stretches should feel like gentle tension — never sharp or pinching. If it hurts, that’s your body asking for a check-in, not more reps.

Fall season is coming fast. Don’t wait for the ache to become an injury.

📎 Full dryland + stretching guides — link in bio
🙌 Tag/share this with your swimmer
📅 Book a visit before the season shifts

   

What do you want your career to look like? We'll help you build it. 🌱Whatever direction you want to grow, we'll help bui...
08/13/2026

What do you want your career to look like? We'll help you build it. 🌱

Whatever direction you want to grow, we'll help build the road there. Whether that means leadership, a specialty certification, or simply growing as a clinician, we have programs built to support it.

Just ask Bailey Ouellette, Clinic Director at our South Hillsboro clinic — TAI respects your individual game plan, whether that's leadership, education, or specializing in the care you love most. 💚

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy | A Culture of Learning

👉 Get started on your pathway: https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/careers/

Consistency Over Intensity🏋️‍♂️The ‘all or nothing’ approach to fitness doesn’t survive September. Here’s the PT-backed ...
08/12/2026

Consistency Over Intensity🏋️‍♂️
The ‘all or nothing’ approach to fitness doesn’t survive September.
Here’s the PT-backed strategy that does.👇🏽

Tier 1 – The Optimal On your “Good Weeks”
3-4 sessions (45-60 Min)

Tier 2– Busy or Stressful Weeks
2 short sessions (25-30 Min)

Tier 3– When Life Falls Apart
10 Min “Movement Snacks”

Follow this link to learn more!
https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/consistency-vs-intensity-lifelong-movement/

Exciting feature in  Magazine! 🎙️Chris Hoekstra, PT, DPT, PhD, Chief Transformation Officer at Therapeutic Associates Ph...
08/11/2026

Exciting feature in Magazine! 🎙️

Chris Hoekstra, PT, DPT, PhD, Chief Transformation Officer at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy, shares his firsthand experience helping pilot and roll out AI ambient scribe technology across our provider network — from the earliest days of testing to seeing clinicians reclaim hours with their families after finishing notes at the point of care.

The article dives into how AI scribes are reshaping documentation in physical therapy: the time savings, the burnout relief, and the questions every practice should ask before adopting the technology.

Read the full story: https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/archive/2026/08/01/ai-scribes-in-physical-therapy-practices

08/10/2026

Quick Working For a Packed Schedule ⏱️
Summer gave you flexibility. Fall is about to take it back. Here’s how to keep moving when your schedule gets full — even if you only have 10 minutes.

1️⃣ Heel raise
2️⃣ Lunge Walks
3️⃣ Plank
4️⃣ Bear Bose
5️⃣ Cat Cow
6️⃣ Childs Post - Cool Dowm

Comment “routine” to get our map for building a sustainable routine that fits your schedule!

   

"I never wanted to go into management — I just wanted to treat patients."Shelby Hyde felt the same way. Now he's a Pract...
08/08/2026

"I never wanted to go into management — I just wanted to treat patients."

Shelby Hyde felt the same way. Now he's a Practice Manager who hasn't lost his patient care time — because TAI handles the operational weight so he can keep leading and treating.

Still want to grow your career without losing what you love about PT?
See what's open near you 👇
https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/careers/open-positions/

👉Your summer body and your fall body have different jobs.  The body that carried you through summer is about to be asked...
08/07/2026

👉Your summer body and your fall body have different jobs.

The body that carried you through summer is about to be asked to do something completely different. Physical Therapy can help the new patterns that cause stress and keep them from becoming injuries. 💪🏽

📅Book your visit now, before the season shifts!

🔗Link in the bio

   

🌟August is the bridge.The body that carried you through a summer of hiking, swimming, yard work, and long evenings outsi...
08/05/2026

🌟August is the bridge.

The body that carried you through a summer of hiking, swimming, yard work, and long evenings outside is about to be asked to do something completely different: sit back down, settle into routine, and move less than it has in months.

That shift is exactly when muscle imbalances start to form. Desk workers tend to develop tight hip flexors and weak glutes. Runners carry tight calves and hamstrings with weaker hips and core. Even a summer of holding your phone can leave your chest tight and your upper back underused. None of it shows up overnight, but it adds up, and it’s usually the quiet cause behind the back, neck, and knee pain that turns up once fall routines settle in.

👉🏼The fix isn’t complicated. A few minutes of targeted movement can reset these patterns before they turn into pain.

👀Read the full post and find out where your body stands. 🔗Link in bio.

07/31/2026

July Recap: Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening?
This month, our clinics leaned into what "mid-year check-in" really means — celebrating wins, catching up on the stuff we'd been putting off, and reminding our patients (and ourselves) that taking care of your body isn't a once-a-year resolution. 💪

Next up... August is the bridge. Fall doesn't wait. 👀 You'll want to be ready for what's coming.

07/29/2026

Recovery sandals: worth the hype, or just comfy foam? 👟

You’ve seen them everywhere post-run or post-workout. But do recovery sandals actually speed up recovery, or is it more about how good they feel?

Our own Kelly Reed, PT, dug into the research (and shares her honest take as a self-proclaimed “barefoot gal” who now owns 4 pairs).

Spoiler: the science is murkier than the marketing.

Read the blog to get the real answer. Link in the bio!

Want more tips on keeping your feet, ankles, and legs feeling their best? Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy is here for that too.

       

Next up for our staff highlight we have Lead PT aide Bergan BrownBergan graduated from Layton High School in his home st...
01/27/2026

Next up for our staff highlight we have Lead PT aide Bergan Brown

Bergan graduated from Layton High School in his home state of Utah in 2020.

Playing sports growing up, Bergan became interested in improving his athletic ability as well as his strength and conditioning in order to improve his performance in sports. This led Bergan to pursue a career as a physical therapist.

Bergan graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in December of 2024 where he also played football for 5 seasons. He is currently applying to various Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in the west and aims to become a Licensed Physical Therapist. He became Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in the summer of 2025.

In Bergan’s free time he likes to go on hikes, play pickleball, watch football or a movie, and have game nights with his friends.

Next up we’d like to highlight another one of our amazing PT aides Jordyn!Jordyn attended Sherwood High School where she...
12/22/2025

Next up we’d like to highlight another one of our amazing PT aides Jordyn!

Jordyn attended Sherwood High School where she first started gaining interest in sports medicine from working closely with her high school athletic trainer. Jordyn is now attending Pacific University and is majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Mathematics, and is also playing softball. She currently works with the sports medicine department at Pacific, working primarily with football.

Jordyn plans on continuing her education in a graduate program for Athletic Training or possibly Physical Therapy, and going on to coach softball in the future as well. She would also like to get certified in massage therapy after college.

In her free time, Jordyn enjoys spending time with her friends, cooking, and painting and drawing.

We’re proud to partner with Soles4Souls for a shoe drive! 👟✨Bring your new or gently used shoes to our office between No...
12/03/2025

We’re proud to partner with Soles4Souls for a shoe drive! 👟✨

Bring your new or gently used shoes to our office between November 24th and January 16th, 2026. All sizes, styles, and types are welcome and will be donated to those in need.

Let’s take steps together to make a difference in our community. ❤️

This week we’d like to highlight another one of our great aides Ella Scharosch!Ella Graduated from Glencoe High School i...
12/02/2025

This week we’d like to highlight another one of our great aides Ella Scharosch!

Ella Graduated from Glencoe High School in Hillsboro, Oregon in 2023, and is currently attending George Fox University studying Kinesiology.

Ella’s goal is to attend a Doctorate school for Physical Therapy after completing undergrad. Ella grew up seeing how physical and occupational therapy helped her siblings throughout their development. She wants to help people to be able to do the things they love to do.

In her free time Ella loves to be outdoors especially with her dog. She enjoys walking, hiking and paddle boarding.

This week we’d like to highlight one of our PT aides, Annie Oldenburg!Annie Grew up in Beaverton, Oregon and graduated f...
11/21/2025

This week we’d like to highlight one of our PT aides, Annie Oldenburg!

Annie Grew up in Beaverton, Oregon and graduated from Mountainside High School in 2024. She is currently attending Pacific University and is pursuing a double major in Kinesiology and Psychology.

After undergrad Annie hopes to continue to pursue occupational therapy at Pacific University’s graduate school program.

In her free time, Annie coaches a youth cheerleading team and enjoys hiking as well as spending time with friends and family.

This week we’d like to highlight one of our amazing PT aides, Kimy Anderson!Kimy grew up in Hillsboro Oregon and graduat...
11/12/2025

This week we’d like to highlight one of our amazing PT aides, Kimy Anderson!

Kimy grew up in Hillsboro Oregon and graduated from Century High School in 2022. Currently, Kimy attends Pacific University and is majoring in Kinesiology.

In the future, Kimy plans to attend a graduate school program for Physical Therapy, with plans to become a licensed Physical Therapist.

In her free time Kimy enjoys hiking, reading, playing volleyball, and hanging out with friends.

Had a great Halloween Friday in the clinic with some pumpkin carving afterwards!
11/04/2025

Had a great Halloween Friday in the clinic with some pumpkin carving afterwards!

Next up on our staff highlight is…. Paul Saitman!Paul graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington...
10/29/2025

Next up on our staff highlight is…. Paul Saitman!

Paul graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington in 2014 with his doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. He graduated from Oregon State University in 2011, where he earned his bachelor degree in Exercise and Sports Science.

Paul has spent most of his career focused on post-operative and general orthopedic rehab, including shoulder and knee injuries, joint replacements, and spine injuries.

Outside the clinic, Paul enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking desserts, and hiking.

This week we’d like to highlight our administrative coordinator Claire Parker!Claire grew up in Connecticut and graduate...
10/22/2025

This week we’d like to highlight our administrative coordinator Claire Parker!

Claire grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA in1992 with a BA in English and an Education Minor. After a short time spent in Arizona, Claire got married and moved to Oregon in1994. As her two children became ready for early childhood education, Claire found the Elizabeth Perry Montessori School in Forest Grove. She joined them there as a volunteer at first, and then became an Assistant Teacher in the Primary classroom for the next 12 years. After that she followed her passion for spooky set design by volunteering at The Nightmare Factory, Oregon’s longest running professional haunted attraction, and the main fundraiser for the Oregon School for the Deaf.

Most recently Claire has been thrilled to join the team as Lead Administrator for Therapeutic Associates Forest Grove.

In her free time you will find her making scary decorations, having fun with her family and walking Arwen and Burton, her two Frenchie’s.

This week we’d like to highlight our Clinic Director Scott Hein!Scott graduated with his doctoral degree in Physical The...
10/13/2025

This week we’d like to highlight our Clinic Director Scott Hein!

Scott graduated with his doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in 2003. He received his bachelor degree from the University of Oregon in Exercise & Movement Science in 2000. Scott worked as a physical therapist in orthopedics for 4 years in Salem-Keizer, Oregon and became the director of Therapeutic Associates Inc., Forest Grove in June 2007.

Scott has been active in his pursuit of continuing education and in 2011 he sat for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties exam. Scott passed his examination, becoming a Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist. This certification recognizes Scott as a specialist within his field, demonstrating “advanced clinical knowledge, skill and experience in orthopedics.” He has completed certification through Level II of the North American Institute of Manual Therapy and has finished coursework through Level III advanced seminars. In 2016, Scott completed 6 months of intensive coursework to become certified as a Therapeutic Pain Specialist. Completion of this program ensures that a Physical Therapist is utilizing the most up-to-date information and clinical advancements to assist patients in pain.

In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with family, camping, mountain biking, and music.

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3305 19th Avenue
Forest Grove, OR
97116

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+15033579810

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