Physical Therapy Partners
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Your Nevada Partners in Physical Therapy Since 2004
Veteran Owned Clinic
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Our Mission at Physical Therapy Partners is to bring your health and well being to an optimal level, and to increase your quality of life.
Call us to schedule an appointment today !
Boyd Etter, PT, DPT, Dip., MDT, OCS
Reno Location
Education
Evidence In Motion, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
University of Otago, New Zealand - Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine and Extremities
College of St. Scholastica, Bachelor of Arts in Physical Therapy
Certification
Board Certified in Mechanical Diagnostic Therapy of the Spine through the McKenzie Institute International (Dip. MDT)
Orthopedic Certified Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy
Specialties
MDT -- Mechanical Diagnostic Therapy
OCS -- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Nevada Physical Therapy Association (NPTA)
McKenzie Institute International
American Back Society
North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Dr. Etter is the only diplomat MDT physical therapist in Reno. He specializes in spine care and orthopedics with a focus on a mechanical diagnostic model of manual therapy. He is also the only internationally trained spine specialist in the United States. Dr. Etter is heavily involved with the APTA and NPTA.
He enjoys spending time with his wife Sheryl and their three beautiful children. His interests include: clinical effectiveness, politics, economics, photography, and outdoor activities from camping to skiing.
Education
College of St. Scholastica, Bachelor of Arts in Physical Therapy
Specialization
Managed CARE and JACHO accredited inpatient rehabilitation physical therapy program
Sheryl Etter is a full-time physical therapist with extensive experience treating all neurological trauma and disease processes from acute injury, sub-acute treatment, outpatient and home health rehabilitation. Sheryl also performs wound treatment and preventive care for at-risk patients due to diabetes, paralysis and acute trauma.
An active mother of three children, Sheryl is involved in many of her children's athletic and extracurricular activities. In her spare time, she likes to read, hike, ski, and take advantage of the many wonderful outdoor activities the Reno/Lake Tahoe areas have to offer.
Sheryl Etter, PT
Reno & Fernley Location
Steven Johnson, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT
Fernley Location
Education
Idaho State University, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Brigham Young University of Idaho, Bachelor of Arts in Science
Specialization
Studied Mechanical Diagnostic Therapy of the Spine through the McKenzie International Institute (Cert. MDT)
Additional Language: Spanish
Dr. Johnson began his career in an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Pocatello, Idaho where he specialized in back and neck physical therapy. He was recently credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie) and practices primarily in the Fernley clinic.
He is passionate about his profession and helping people. Dr. Johnson welcomes the opportunity to help everyone reduce their pain and restore function through the ever-improving and evidence-based field of physical therapy.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and their six young children. As a family they enjoy the outdoors—snow skiing, water skiing, hiking, camping, riding ATVs and participating in sports.
Steven is taking new patients at the Fernley location. If you would like to schedule an appointment with him, please call the office at 775-575-1818.
Education
University of California, San Francisco, BS Physical Therapy
University of California, Berkeley, MPH Public Health
University of California Berkeley and San Francisco State University, PhD
Memberships
Member American Physical Therapy Association
Member of the California Physical Therapy Association
Member of the American Society of Hand Therapy
Member of the Movement Disorders Society
Member of the Society for Neuroscience
Experience
Professor and Chair Emeritus Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science,
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
Professor, Emeritus SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy,
Professor, Emeritus Joint UCSF/SFSU Bioengineering
Professor, Emeritus PT Health and Wellness Center, Bakar Fitness Center, Rukker Community Center, Campus Life Services, Mission Bay
Nancy Byl, PT, PhD
Reno Location
Judy Moropoulos
Office Manager
Reno Location
Judy Moropoulos
Office Manager/Receptionist, Reno
Judy has been with PTP since 2007. She has an in-depth background in Medical Administration with an emphasis on Orthopedics and Physical Therapy.
She loves the outdoors and loves running 5k's. Judy has 3 daughters and 3 grandchildren that she is very proud of.
She also has a rescue dog named Xena that loves to run with her.
Rebecca Warner
Front Desk Receptionist, Fernley Location
Becca has been with PTP since 2018. She is the go-to person for support in all matters for patients and staff. She is currently working on an Associates Degree in General Education at Western Nevada College. She is an active mother of two little girls and enjoys spending her spare time playing and doing educational activities with her children.
Rebecca Warner
Front Desk Reception
Fernley Location
