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Robin Schoenfeld

Credentials:
  • Physical Therapist
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Orthopedic Manual Therapist
pronouns: She | Her | Hers
locations: Magnolia
year joined mti team: 2003
languages: English
offering telehealth? Yes

What Patients Think About Robin Schoenfeld

"Robin is competent, knowledgeable and helpful."

Robin is competent, knowledgeable and helpful. A complete professional. I do exactly as I am told, all to my benefit!

- Mike P

"Excellent!"

Both manual and movement exercises were part of the sessions. Home exercises chosen specifically for issue being addressed. Excellent!

- Carolyn W

Great people. Wonderful care.

- Mike M

About Robin Schoenfeld

Robin’s career in Physical Therapy began in 1999 in New York City, treating patients at the prestigious Rusk Rehabilitation Institute and joined MTI Physical Therapy in December of 2003. She specializes in the treatment of orthopedic and sports related injuries. She has training in pelvic health issues, including pelvic floor weakness, stress/urge incontinence, and peripartum dysfunction. Robin is a member of the legislative committee of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Washington Chapter (formerly PTWA) and she served as the Vice President of PTWA from October of 2014 to 2018. She is a key player in protecting the broader health care needs of her patients and community, locally and nationally.

In college, Robin was a member of the Albany State Women’s Rugby Club, and as such is very knowledgeable in sports-related injuries. Since College, Robin has completed four marathons, numerous half marathons and three sprint triathalons. Robin has volunteered at the New York Marathon and other sporting events as a part of the sports medicine triage team for event participants. Professionally, she uses her skill and experience to identify and treat athletes who encounter pain and poor performance by assessing neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and biomechanical issues, and subsequently educating patients for proper training.

In 2008, Robin participated in Fred Hutch’s Climb to Fight Cancer (formerly known as Climb for the Cure) and climbed Mt. Hood. She leveled up In 2011 and successfully climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in northeastern Tanzania. Subsequently, Robin completed The Mountaineers Basic Alpine Climbing Program in 2012. Additionally, Robin is an avid runner, and skier, and loves to hike the Olympic and Cascade Mountains locally. Currently, Robin is pursuing a lifelong dream of learning how to play tennis.

Specialties
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
  • Working with Athletes
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Education
  • Boston University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (September, 2014)
  • Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Residency, the Ola Grimsby Institute, Seattle, WA (2004)
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY (1999), Magna Cum Laude
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing and Management, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY (1993)
Certifications / Additional Training
  • Advanced training and certification in Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progression (2007)
  • Owen's Recovery Certified Blood Flow Restriction Training Practitioner
  • Emergency Responder for the Athlete
  • Spinal Manipulation Endorsement
Publications
  • Editor: Rivard J, Grimsby O., Scientific Theory and Clinical Application in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. 2008 (http://lulu.com). Volumes 1-3.
Volunteerism
  • Medical Support for Various Sports Events: Special Olympics, Komen Walk
  • UW Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
Invited Guest Speaker
  • Panel Speaker Telehealth Discussion with Darwin Fogt - APTAWA 2020 Virtual Conference
  • 2018 Legislative Impact Day: How to get your spinal manipulation endorsement
  • 2017 Legislative Impact Day: How to get your spinal manipulation endorsement
  • Washington Spinal Manipulation – A case study: APTA 2014 State Policy and Payment Forum
  • Med Bridge: A Leadership Discussion with Jennifer Wilson Green
  • Washington Health Benefit Exchange –APTA 2012 State Policy and Payment Forum
  • Testified at the Washington State Senate - Health and Long Term Care Committee
  • Testified at the Washington State House of Representatives - Healthcare Committee
Credentials
  • PT - Physical Therapist
  • DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • OMT - Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Professional Affiliations
  • American Physical Therapy Association and Orthopedic Section since 1997
  • American Physical Therapy Association of Washington (APTAWA - Formerly PTWA) since 2002
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) since 2004
Appointments
  • Current: Member of the APTA WA legislative Committee 2009 to present
  • Elected Vice President of PTWA 2014-2018
  • APTA House of Delegates subgroup of the Governance Review Task Force (2011)
  • PTWA Committee Chair, appointed (2010)
  • Delegate for Washington State to the APTA House of Delegates
Awards
  • MTI Physical Therapy Award for Clinical Excellence (2010)
  • MTI Physical Therapy Cornerstone Award (2011)
  • Washington State Physical Therapy Association Physical Therapist of the Year (2013)
  • APTA State Legislative Leadership Award (2014)
Favorites
  • Physical Therapy Interests: Pelvic Health, Orthopedics, Sports, Manual Therapy and Telehealth
  • Sports: Yoga, Running, Biking, Hiking Skiing and beginning Tennis
  • Northwest Recreation Spot: Any place in Washington with mountain views