Natalie Solarek

Natalie received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Washington (UW) in 2007. She then immediately continued her education at UW, and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in 2010. Upon graduation she began practicing in an outpatient orthopedic and sports clinic, which allowed her to work with a wide variety of patients and musculoskeletal conditions. She joined MTI Physical Therapy in 2017 and has completed further training through the Ola Grimsby Institute (OGI).

Natalie chose physical therapy as her profession due to her desire to help others and her strong interest in medicine. She particularly enjoys the diagnostic nature of her work and the diversity of pathologies and patients she has the pleasure to treat.  She values the role of patient education and is excited to help people have a better understanding of their health. Natalie believes in the importance of building relationships with her patients in order to work as a team in helping them reach their goals. One of her most recent interests includes working with people who have a history of trauma or those who may be hesitant about coming in to seek physical therapy. 

In her free time, Natalie enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, exploring new restaurants/cuisines, and engaging in various forms of exercise (weight lifting, Barre, yoga, cycling). She is passionate about learning, growth, and all around healthy living.