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Connect & Beyond Physical Therapy Repair • Restore • Reimagine
Dedicated to seeing the whole you. https://www.connectoregon.com/

👋 Hi, I'm Diane, owner and physical therapist at Connect & Beyond Physical Therapy in Tigard, Oregon!I started Connect &...
10/16/2026

👋 Hi, I'm Diane, owner and physical therapist at Connect & Beyond Physical Therapy in Tigard, Oregon!

I started Connect & Beyond because I wanted to practice physical therapy in a way that allowed us to truly know our patients, think deeply about their care, and help them stay strong, healthy, and active long after therapy ends.

We've built a practice centered on meaningful connections, thoughtful care, collaboration, and continued learning.

Now we're growing, and I'm looking for physical therapists who share that same vision!

I'm especially excited to connect with clinicians who bring their own ideas, interests, and passions—people who want to grow professionally and perhaps build something new together.

If you're looking for a supportive, experienced team, a beautiful clinic environment, and the freedom to practice with purpose, I'd love to hear from you.

We're welcoming both local PTs and those considering a move to the Portland area!

💛 Learn more about our team and explore our current opportunities: https://www.connectoregon.com/careers

And if you know a PT who might be looking for something different, please share this with them!

🌿 Meet Sue Ellen Stewart, PTWith more than four decades of experience in orthopedic physical therapy, Sue Ellen brings a...
10/09/2026

🌿 Meet Sue Ellen Stewart, PT

With more than four decades of experience in orthopedic physical therapy, Sue Ellen brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and perspective to every patient she works with.

Her clinical focus includes:
✔️ Post-operative rehabilitation
✔️ Orthopedic injuries and conditions
✔️ Shoulder dysfunction
✔️ Osteoporosis and bone health education
✔️ Returning safely to active living

Throughout her career, Sue Ellen has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including specialty clinics in sports medicine, spine care, and scoliosis. She has worked closely with orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and physiatrists, giving her extensive experience helping people navigate orthopedic conditions and recovery after surgery.

At Connect & Beyond, Sue Ellen approaches care as a partnership. Her goal is to help each person restore strength, movement, and confidence so they can get back to the activities that matter most — from moving comfortably through everyday life to returning to higher-level recreation.

Outside the clinic, Sue Ellen practices what she encourages in others: staying active! She enjoys hiking, biking, yoga, weight training, traveling, and exploring Oregon’s scenic trails and national parks with her husband and family. 🥾🌲

💚 We’re grateful to have Sue Ellen’s experience and dedication as part of the Connect & Beyond team.

Meet the rest of our team: https://www.connectoregon.com/staff

October is National Physical Therapy Month! 🧡For us, this month is about celebrating physical therapy—but even more impo...
10/02/2026

October is National Physical Therapy Month! 🧡

For us, this month is about celebrating physical therapy—but even more importantly, it’s about celebrating the people we get to care for, connect with, and walk alongside every day.

Physical therapy is often associated with recovering from an injury or surgery, but its impact can go so much further.

It can help you build strength. Move with greater confidence. Manage pain. Maintain independence. Prevent future problems. And continue doing the things that make your life your life.

That’s why we love this year’s PT For Future Me message from the American Physical Therapy Association. Physical therapy can be part of caring not only for the body you have today, but for the person you want to be years from now.

At Connect & Beyond, we talk a lot about healthspan: not simply adding years to life, but supporting your ability to move well, stay active, remain independent, and participate fully in those years.

Whether we’re helping someone return to an activity they love, navigate a major life transition, rebuild strength after surgery, improve balance, or stay strong and active as they age, it is a privilege to be part of that journey.

Here’s to moving well today—and investing in your future self. 💙

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

🍂 Our October Beyond Class Schedule is here!Fall is officially here, and we’re looking forward to another month of movin...
09/29/2026

🍂 Our October Beyond Class Schedule is here!

Fall is officially here, and we’re looking forward to another month of moving, strengthening, balancing, and connecting together at Beyond. 🧡

A couple of important updates for October:

🧘‍♀️ NEW: Yoga for Osteoporosis with DeeAnn Dougherty, PT
Beginning Friday, October 2, DeeAnn will offer a 90-minute Yoga for Osteoporosis class on Fridays from 12:30–2:00 PM through November 13.

This $30 drop-in class is designed for those who have previously completed one-on-one Yoga for Osteoporosis with DeeAnn or have received her approval to attend. Participants must also have a current DEXA scan on file with us. Please note that regular Beyond drop-in class passes do not apply to this class.

☯️ Tai Chi Update
Jim Dalton’s regular Wednesday and Friday Tai Chi classes will remain canceled through October, but we’re happy to have two opportunities to practice with Jim this month!
Tuesday, October 20 & Tuesday, October 27
Level 2 | 1:45–2:45 PM
Level 1 | 3:00–4:00 PM

We’re hopeful Jim’s regular Wednesday and Friday schedule will return in November and will keep everyone updated.

Take a look at the full calendar for all of our October classes! 🍁

🔗 Sign up at: https://www.connectoregon.com/class-sign-up

📞 Questions or need help registering? Call us at 503-974-9078.

We’ll see you in class! 💙🧡

🍂 September is bringing a full lineup of ways to move with us at Beyond!Our September class calendar is here, with plent...
08/28/2026

🍂 September is bringing a full lineup of ways to move with us at Beyond!

Our September class calendar is here, with plenty of opportunities to build strength, mobility, balance, and confidence throughout the month. 💪🌿

A few things to know:

🏋️ Foundations of Strength Training begins Thursday, September 10
This upcoming course is officially FULL! If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us.

Our next Foundations course will begin in January, with registration opening in our September newsletter at the end of the month — so stay tuned!

🧘 Alignment Yoga Fall Semester begins September 22 with DeeAnn Dougherty, PT, CMPT

This progressive, alignment-focused series combines thoughtful yoga practice with a physical therapist’s perspective on strength, mobility, body awareness, and joint health.

Fall offerings include:

• Level 1: Tuesdays at 12:00pm — begins 9/22
• Level 1.5: Tuesdays at 6:00pm — begins 9/22
• Level 1: Thursdays at 6:00pm — begins 9/24
• Level 2: Saturdays at 9:30am — begins 9/26

Each Alignment Yoga course is 90 minutes.

🔗 Ready to register for a course?
Visit our class calendar: connectoregon.com/class-sign-up

Navigate to the first date of the course you’d like to join, select that course from the calendar, and register from there.

And, of course, all of your regular Beyond favorites continue throughout September — including Onero™, MELT, Tai Chi, SlowFlow, Essentrics, Advanced Strength Training, and more. 🧡

📅 Save the September calendar and find something that keeps you moving well this fall!

Repair. Restore. Reimagine.These three words guide so much of what we do at Connect & Beyond.Our own DeeAnn Dougherty, P...
08/21/2026

Repair. Restore. Reimagine.

These three words guide so much of what we do at Connect & Beyond.

Our own DeeAnn Dougherty, PT, CMPT has lived every step of that journey.

After having two total hip replacements in just 11 months, DeeAnn committed herself to the same patient and intentional process she encourages in her own patients every day. Earlier this summer, two years after her 2nd surgery, she crossed the finish line of Butte to Butte - her first race with new hips!

It's a reminder that healing isn't just about getting back to where you were. It's about discovering what's possible next.

From Repair… to Restore… to Reimagine.

Congratulations, DeeAnn. Thank you for showing us what resilience, perseverance, and hope can look like.

Sometimes the most inspiring stories are the ones our own team gets to live. 💙

☀️ Here's to a Healthy, Happy Summer. 🌲Summer is meant to be lived.Whether you're hiking a favorite trail, tending your ...
08/07/2026

☀️ Here's to a Healthy, Happy Summer. 🌲

Summer is meant to be lived.

Whether you're hiking a favorite trail, tending your garden, exploring somewhere new, chasing kids, or simply enjoying a walk around the neighborhood, we hope you're making time for the activities that bring you joy.

At Connect & Beyond, we believe healthspan isn't just about adding years to your life. It's about adding life to your years. 💙

While many of our team members are enjoying some well-deserved summer adventures with family and friends this month, our clinic and classes remain open and we're here if you need us.

Wishing you a healthy, active, and joy-filled rest of your summer. We'll see you on the trail... or at the clinic! 🥾🌿

☀️ Keep Moving This August! 🌿Summer is meant for getting outside, making memories, and enjoying the activities you love....
07/31/2026

☀️ Keep Moving This August! 🌿

Summer is meant for getting outside, making memories, and enjoying the activities you love. Whether you're hiking, gardening, traveling, golfing, chasing grandkids, or simply taking evening walks, moving well makes all the difference.

Our August Beyond Class Schedule is here to help you stay strong, balanced, and mobile so you can make the most of the season. From Tai Chi and Yoga to MELT, Strength Training, Essentrics, and Onero, there's something for every body and every stage of life.

This month's focus is simple:
💙 Get out. Get moving. Move well.

Take a look at our August schedule and join us for a class!

📅 View the schedule below.
🔗 Sign up at: https://www.connectoregon.com/class-sign-up

Balance isn't something most of us think about—until we start to lose it.Maybe you've noticed yourself reaching for the ...
07/24/2026

Balance isn't something most of us think about—until we start to lose it.

Maybe you've noticed yourself reaching for the kitchen counter while putting on your shoes. Perhaps uneven sidewalks don't feel quite as easy as they used to, or you're a little more cautious on stairs than you were a few years ago.

The good news? Those changes aren't simply "just getting older." Balance is a skill, and like strength or endurance, it can be improved.

In our newest blog, you'll learn:
⚖️ Why balance is about much more than standing on one foot
💪 How balance, strength, and movement create a positive cycle that supports healthy aging
🧠 The many systems that work together to keep you steady
❤️ When balance concerns may be a sign it's time to see a physical therapist

If your goal is to stay active, confident, and independent for years to come, this one's for you.

Read the full blog here:
🔗 https://www.connectoregon.com/post/balance-training-one-of-the-most-overlooked-parts-of-healthspan

Have you ever noticed your balance changing over the years? We'd love to hear what activities help you feel steady and strong.

Have you noticed you're holding onto the railing a little more often? Feeling less steady on uneven ground? Or taking an...
07/17/2026

Have you noticed you're holding onto the railing a little more often? Feeling less steady on uneven ground? Or taking an extra moment before standing up?

These small changes are easy to dismiss as "just getting older," but they can actually be early signs that your balance is changing.

The good news? Balance is a skill that can be improved.

In this month's Ask a PT, Diane shares what to watch for, why these subtle signs matter, and what you can do to stay confident, active, and independent.

Read the blog here: https://www.connectoregon.com/post/ask-a-pt-am-i-losing-my-balance

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12540 SW 68th Avenue
Tigard, OR
97223

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15039749078

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