Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene Team

• Jared Anderson

  Physical Therapist

  Coeur d' Alene

  Jared Anderson, DPT, PT

  Physical Therapist - Coeur d' Alene

  Originally from Idaho Falls, ID, Jared was diagnosed with Type I Juvenile Diabetes when he was only 10 years old. Though that experience was life altering for him in many ways, he remained active despite the medical limitations and consistently pushed himself to try new things. During high school, he played football and ran track until his senior year. Shortly before graduation, he suffered a dual-shoulder injury that, through recovery, ultimately introduced him to the benefits and value of Physical Therapy.

  With an undergrad in Biochemistry and his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona, he is passionate about continuous education and studying new things. He also loves helping people succeed, encouraging them to achieve ... More in full bio

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• Ben Baarspul

  Physical Therapist

  Coeur d' Alene

  Ben Baarspul, PT, DPT

  Physical Therapist - Coeur d' Alene

  Ben was born and raised in SW Washington. He completed his undergraduate degree at George Fox University studying health and human performance with an emphasis in athletic training. Ben worked as an athletic trainer and personal trainer for in the Portland area before being accepted in to the Physical Therapy program at Pacific University. He finished his doctorate and was accepted into a Maitland fellowship program with Kaiser in the bay area studying advanced manual techniques. After residency he returned to Oregon where he worked in outpatient and sports clinics until deciding to move to Idaho in 2021. Ben lives in Post Falls with his wife and two children. Ben and his family love the culture, community and outdoor activities North Idaho has to offer.

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• Jillienne Braucher Sells

  Physical Therapist

  Coeur d' Alene

  Jillienne Braucher Sells, DPT

  Physical Therapist - Coeur d' Alene

  Jillienne was born and raised in Lewiston, ID, where she spent most of her time participating in soccer, basketball, and softball. She spent most of her free time playing intramural sports at both the University of Idaho and University of Montana when going to college. Once she finished her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at U of M, she moved up to Coeur d’Alene where she met her husband Matt. When they are not at work, you can find them spending time with their two dogs, Stella and Yara, fishing, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

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• Jason Vaughn

  Physical Therapist

  Coeur d' Alene

  Jason Vaughn, PT, DPT

  Physical Therapist - Coeur d' Alene

  Jason grew up on an apple orchard farm in a very small town in central Wisconsin. He lived in the Midwest for the first 30 years of his life, when, upon graduation of PT school in 2010, he ventured West to Oregon where he met his wife, Tori. They have two children (Avan and Taylor). They moved to Coeur D Alene in 2021 and have absolutely loved this community. Professionally, Jason is a Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist (ie; works almost primarily with patients who are “dizzy”). He completed an intensive residency program in this area and has earned several advanced vestibular certifications including the Gold Standard “Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-based Course” from Duke/Emory University. In addition to neurological screening and balance/gait ... More in full bio

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• Kristoff Saurette

  Physical Therapist

  Coeur d' Alene

  Kristoff Saurette, PT, DPT

  Physical Therapist - Coeur d' Alene

  Kristoff joined North Idaho Physical Therapy in 2018 after graduating from the University of Montana as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He approached PT from his background as a massage therapist (2009). To NIPT, Kristoff brings specialized training as a Rolf Method practitioner, where many of his patients benefit from these adjacent manual therapies. As your therapist, he approaches your goals with precise care and, always, with the heart of a teacher.

  Kristoff continuously pursues advancement in his professional practice. He holds his endorsement for dry needling, is trained in the Mulligan Mobilization with Movement treatment method, and plans to become a certified Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner (2025). He has had very good success treating patients ... More in full bio

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• Karen Perala

  Physical Therapist

  Coeur d' Alene

  Karen Perala, PT, DPT

  Physical Therapist - Coeur d' Alene

  Karen was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She attended the University of Wyoming where she participated in intramural sports, swing dancing, and was a personal trainer. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University. Karen enjoys working with post-operative and geriatric patients and prides herself on working towards individual goals with each patient. She spends her free time outside whenever possible with her husband, Matthew.

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• Eddie Daris

  Physical Therapist

  Spirit Lake

  Eddie Daris, PT, DPT

  Physical Therapist - Spirit Lake

  Eddie was born and raised in rural Pennsylvania. He attended undergraduate and PT school in the Philadelphia area where he worked for several years in a sports outpatient clinic after graduating. Wanting to pursue a more active and adventurous lifestyle, Eddie started working as a travel PT in 2019 until finding his permanent home in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. His passion for exercise, healthy living, and being outdoors drives him to assist patients with various orthopedic conditions to return to their favorite hobbies and exercise routines through physical therapy. Eddie and his wife Haley spend their weekends camping, hiking, and skiing.

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