Christy Houk-Hauschild,

PT, DPT, OMT, FAAOMPT

Hello, I’m glad you’re here!

I grew up in Spokane and attended Washington State University to earn my Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship, completing the necessary biology courses to qualify for physical therapy school. I then moved to Denver, CO, to attend Regis University and achieve my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Upon graduation in 2017, I moved to Kirkland, WA, to work in an outpatient clinic specializing in manual therapy.

While there, I completed the post-doctorate Ola Grimsby Residency and Fellowship programs. These programs augmented my foundation in physical therapy evaluation and treatment, supporting my interest in helping people experience relief from complex pain.

While in Kirkland, I also received training in Visceral Manipulation through the Barral Institute, a powerful tool for understanding and addressing pain that people often find difficult to explain. Visceral Manipulation is a gentle technique that respects the connective tissue of the abdomen while improving the mobility and function of the region’s organs, nervous, and circulatory systems. 

In 2022, I moved back to Spokane to be closer to my family. Shortly thereafter, I met my now-husband, David. Together, we enjoy hiking with our daughter and our yellow lab. We also enjoy camping and downhill skiing. Cooking and exploring the fascinating world of sourdough baking are also among my preferred hobbies.

Growing up as a dancer, I have always been amazed at what the human body can achieve. Thus, my catchphrase for backpacking and physical therapy is, “Our bodies are amazing!”

Our bodies are designed to heal, and I view my role as helping the body to heal and function as it is meant to. Thus, helping clients learn about their bodies and gain an understanding of how to work with their systems and tissues to actively live a full life is always my goal.