360-378-4112
San Juan
Physical Therapy
Suzie Lefever
PT/ATC/C-Ped
About
About Suzie Lefever
San Juan Physical Therapy has been owned and operated by Suzie Lefever since 1994. Suzie began her career in 1978 as a certified athletic trainer, then graduated from college and began practicing as a physical therapist in 1983. She is also a certified Pedorthist, and a certified LSVT Big & LSVT for Life therapist.
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Physical Therapists help people with the rehabilitation process following injury, illness, or surgery. Part of the responsibility of the physical therapist is to assist people in regaining their range of motion, rebuilding strength, help with pain reduction and, most importantly, helping people return to their previous levels of activity and function. In addition to caring professional therapy, emphasis is given to patient education and injury prevention. Discussions include the proper use of exercise, correct posture, home and work ergonomics and safety.
Education
​​Suzie Lefever, MA, PT, ATC, CPed, has her Master of Arts Degree in Education from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana and Bachelor of Science degrees in Physical Therapy and Athletic Training from West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia. She is a nationally recognized educator in lower extremity function, with particular interest and expertise in biomechanics of the foot. Suzie has contributed chapters on closed chain exercise and cycling biomechanics in two different text books on Physical Therapy. Suzie has been a physical therapist since 1983 and has worked in Sports medicine since 1978. Presently she is owner and physical therapist at San Juan Physical Therapy in Friday Harbor, WA.
How Can I Help You?
Treatment Programs
Fall Risk Assessment - check to see if you are at risk for falling
Sports Medicine - volunteer athletic trainer for Friday Harbor Wolverine Football team.
Knee injury assessment for adolescent girls involved in sports - including video analysis.
Jump training to prevent knee injuries
Sports assessment - flexibility screen
Lectures available on proper lifting technique, work ergonomics and correct posture.
Exercises to maintain the health, strength and integrity of the shoulder
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Strength training for golf
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Strength training for adolescent soccer players
What to Expect
Your First Visit
We may ask you to change into a patient gown so that your injury can be more easily examined. Feel free to bring your own shorts, t-shirt, etc... if that makes you more comfortable.
Preferred attire also includes a good pair of workout shoes, such as a good pair of sneakers.
If you are being seen for foot orthotics, please bring several pairs of your favorite and frequently worn shoes with you.
In addition to your prescription (if applicable) Please bring your insurance cards and a piece of identification with you to your evaluation visit. Typically the first 15-20 minutes of your visit will include administrative paperwork and a standardized self-assessment quiz that will help your therapist to better assess your condition and monitor your progress throughout your care.
The first appointment, including registration, initial assessment, developing a 'plan of care' and beginning your treatment, typically takes 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Suzie will develop an individualized treatment plan with your personal goals in mind. This may include the use of therapeutic exercises, modalities, manual therapy, symptom management strategies, body mechanics, positioning and posture awareness, and an individual exercise program designed to assist you with meeting you goals and expediting your recovery.