Meet Our Team
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