We are an incredibly passionate team committed to getting results …even when no one else can.

Our Team Builder Since 1990

Ellen Nona Hoyven, PT, PC

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Clinical Expertise

Strain Counterstrain
Myofascial Release / Soft
Tissue Mobilization
Orthopedics / Joint Mobilization
Functional Movement Exercise
Post-Op Rehab
Sports Injury
Kinesotaping

About Ellen Nona

Born in Lillehammer, Norway
Devoted mother to her beautiful daughter Isabelle
Mission trips to Africa, Thailand & Peru with her adventurous husband
Enjoys weekend trips to the Oregon coast with family
Loves the simplicity of Oscar, her Cocker Spaniel
Proficient chocolate chip cookie baker
Creator/Owner of iNTouch Physical Therapy

Degrees & Advanced Training

PHYSICAL THERAPY
Graduated 1984 | Loma Linda University, California

ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL THERAPY
Working Towards Certification | Strain Counterstrain

Our Team Member Since 2001

Cindy Marquess, MSPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Clinical Expertise

Orthopedics
Post-Op Rehab
Sports Injury
Muscle Energy Techniques / Joint Mobilization
Myofacial Release / Soft Tissue Mobilization
Fibromyalgia
Kinesotaping

About Cindy

Mother of three handsome boys
Married to a wonderful husband
Fluent in Spanish
Always cheerful
Finds a laugh in most everything
Loves teaching & sharing information
Certified clinical instructor for PT students

Degrees & Advanced Training

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Graduated 1990 | Pacific University, Oregon

ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL THERAPY
Working Towards Certification | Great Lake Seminars

Our Team Member Since 1995

Dana Kwong, MSPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Clinical Expertise

Strain/Counterstrain
Muscle Energy Techniques
Joint Mobilization
Kineseotaping
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Core Therapeutic Exercise Programs

About Dana

Mom to two beautiful, athletic children
Runs flights of stairs for exercise
Lived in Austria for a year
Traveled around Europe extensively
Traveled to Israel, Fiji, Hawaii, and many US states
Keeps her skills sharp by attending C.E. classes
Loves throwing the ball for her Schnoodle dog

Degrees & Advanced Training

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Graduated 1993 | Pacific University, Oregon

ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL THERAPY
Working Towards Certification | Strain Counterstrain

Our Team Member Since 2005

Michelle Polas, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Clinical Expertise

Orthopedics
Pilates
Core Theraputic Exercise Programs
Post-Op Rehab
Sports Injury
Soft Tissue Mobilization / Joint Mobilization

About Michelle

Loves to travel with her husband
Enjoys a good laugh
Played division l volleyball at UP for 4 years
Played basketball at UP for 1 year
Likes outdoor adventures

Degrees & Advanced Training

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Graduated 2012 | Pacific University, Oregon

PILATES FOR REHAB
Certified

Our Team Member Since 2017

Erin Kincaid, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Clinical Expertise

General Orthopedics
Post-Op Rehab
Women’s Health
Lymphedema Management
Oncology Rehab
Myofascial Release / Soft Tissue Mobilization

About Erin

Loves traveling and going on adventures
Enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, and anything outdoors
Born and raised on the east coast (Baltimore)
Has loved living in the PNW with her husband since 2015
Adores playing with her Bengal cat

Degrees & Advanced Training

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Graduated 2013 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore

LYMPHEDEMA THERAPIST
Certified (CLT)

Our Team Member Since 2019

Melissa Gaerisch, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Clinical Expertise

General Orthopedics
Joint Mobilizations
Soft Tissue Mobilization/Myofascial Release
Post-Op Rehab
Balance and Fall Prevention

About Melissa

Born and raised in Kansas
Mother of two sweet little boys
Lived in New Zealand for a year and a half
Enjoys hiking and traveling
Plays soccer for fun

Degrees & Advanced Training

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Graduated 2011 | University of Kansas Medical Center

Our Team Member Since 2023

Kelsy Wright, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Clinical Expertise

Orthopedic injuries
Balance & vestibular disorders

About Kelsy

Born & raised in Molokai, Hawaii
Received Northwest Conference honors all 4-years while at Pacific University, playing middle blocker in varsity volleyball
Enjoys weightlifting
Plays volleyball in leagues around Portland
Loves spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors and spending rainy days reading a good book

Degrees & Advanced Training

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Regis University of Denver Colorado

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Our Team Member Since 1994

Cheri Stone

CLINIC COORDINATOR

About Cheri

Mother to a wonderful son
Enjoys cross country travel with her husband
Avid reader
Enthusiastic Volkswalker
Passionate seamstress/quilter

Degrees & Advanced Training

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HOME EC EDUCATION
Oregon State University, Oregon

(L to R) Isabelle, Liz, Vera, Amanda, Cheri: Support Team Members

“I look forward to my PT appointments. Not only is the atmosphere pleasant, but the therapists are truly “iNTouch” with what my body needs. My daily living is greatly enhanced by the work that is done on my body and with the exercises given for me to do on my own.” – Verna B.

Healing Injuries. Eliminating Pain. Preventing Surgeries. Loving Incredible Results!