our team
physical therapy serving metro portland

Noel Tenoso

In 1999, Noel Tenoso founded Advance Sports and Spine Therapy with a vision to connect patients to what’s most important in their lives through a fun and personal rehabilitation setting.

Earning both his Masters in Science and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University, he has since gone on to earn the following advanced post graduate certifications:

• MDT Certified Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy through McKenzie Institute International
• COMT: Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopeadic Manual Therapy.
• OCS: Orthopedic Certified Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association
• Astym through Performance Dynamic
• Strong First Kettlebell Certification
• RYT-Registered Yoga Instructor 200 hours

Noel is also involved with several committees within the Oregon Physical Therapy Association. His passion for quality care has fueled a desire to assist with much of the government affairs within the profession. Currently, Noel practices out of our West Linn location. When He’s not in the clinic, you can find him working on his yoga flow or teaching kettlebell classes!

Jeff Cox

Jeff received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University (Denver, CO). Prior to physical therapy school he earned a Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from Colorado State University (Ft. Collins, CO).

Practicing since 2003, Jeff has worked in a variety of settings, but his passion has always been in outpatient orthopaedics in the private practice setting.  Since completing his formal physical therapy education, he continued to develop his expertise through post graduate professional education and development becoming a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) in 2009.  In 2010 he completed his McKenzie Institute’s post graduate certification and became Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT and commonly known as the McKenzie Method).  He furthered his education within Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy attaining the highest credentialing within the McKenzie Institute by completing the Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Dip. MDT) in 2016.  In 2017 he completed the McKenzie Institute USA’s Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program and was accepted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) in 2018.

In addition to his clinical duties, Jeff has given back to his profession as a clinical instructor and mentor for entry-level physical therapy students from many different physical therapy schools and is a clinical mentor for Fellows-in-Training through the McKenzie Institute USA’s Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program.   Jeff has also previously been involved in professional governance, serving on the Oregon Physical Therapy Association’s Membership Committee, Board of Directors, and has been an Oregon Delegate to the American Physical Therapy Association’s House of Delegates.

Growing up in a small mountain town in Colorado, Jeff feels most at home in the mountains.  He loves to spend as much time in the outdoors as he can and enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, and skiing with his wife, Megan, and their two school aged children.  He also enjoys being active in his home community of West Linn.   He is an avid sports fan, playing many different sports growing up.  He first became interested in physical therapy after having to rehabilitate his knee due to tearing his ACL playing football.

Jeff currently holds the following certifications:

• OCS: Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
• MDT: Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
• FAAOMPT: Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapy
• ASTYM: Certified Provider through Performance Dynamics
• FMS: Functional Movement Screen and Y Balance Test Specialist

Megan Cox

Megan joined Advance Sports and Spine Therapy in 2006 after attending Regis University. There, she earned both her Masters and Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. Holding a special interest in vestibular conditions, she has continued to pursue further education and certifications in vertigo, dizziness and fall prevention.

She currently holds the following post graduate conditions:

• MDT: Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy through the McKenzie Institute International;
• OCS: Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties;
• ASTYM Certified Provider through Performance Dynamics

In addition to her clinical practice, she has also assisted in in the education and instruction for ASTYM, both locally and nationally.

Megan stays very active balancing both her clinical practice and family life. Currently, she is taking time away from the profession to spend more time with her family. On occasion, she fills in for our physical therapists if need be. It’s always a treat to have her in the clinic!

Chris Hughes

Chris joined Advance Sports and Spine Therapy in 2007. Graduating from Pacific University’s physical therapy program in 1984, she went on to work in several hospitals and private practices across the country. Chris brings over 30 years of experience to our team, specializing in Women’s and pelvic health.

She currently holds the following post-graduate certifications:

• MDT: Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy through the McKenzie Institute Internation al;
• OCS: Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Board Physical Therapy Specialties;
• CMPT: Certified Manual Physical Therapist through the North American Institute of Manal Therapy
• ASTYM certified provider through Performance Dynamics
• FMS: Functional Movement Screen through Functional Movement Systems

In addition to several advanced certifications, Chris has taught numerous community classes and assisted in Women’s Health certifications. Her passion for the field has also led to her service on the board of the OOPTSG (Oregon Orthopedic PT Study Group).

Chris currently practices out of our West Linn clinic, with a primary focus in Pelvic and Women’s Health.

Joe Oelfke

Joe joined Advance Sports and Spine Therapy in 2015 after graduating from Pacific University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science: Integrated Physiology.

Passionate about lifelong education, he has since gone on to earn several post graduate certifications:

• MDT: Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
• OCS: Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
• ASTYM: Certified Provider through Performance Dynamic

In addition to his clinical work, Joe works as an adjunct faculty member to Pacific University’s School of Physical Therapy where he assists in teaching Human Anatomy and Orthopedics. He occasionally guest lectures on the use of MDT within patient management as well.

While Joe works with a wide range of patient populations, he holds a special interest in sports rehabilitation, particularly with a focus in running. He has become the Advance Sports and Spine Therapy running specialist, completing many courses in rehabilitation and performance.

Outside of the clinic, Joe enjoys all the outdoor activities that Oregon and the Pacific Northwest has to offer. During the summer months you can find him hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing all over the mountains and stand-up paddle boarding on any reasonably warm water he can find. In the winter months he is a dedicated backcountry skier and travels all over the PNW to find the best snow.

Kate Schriock Martell

Kate joined the West Linn location of Advance Sports and Spine Therapy in August of 2018 after graduating with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from Midwestern University. She received her Bachelors of Science in Human Physiology and Psychology from the University of Oregon in 2011, where she also played on the women’s club lacrosse team.

She currently holds the following post-graduate certifications:

• LSVT BIG Certified Clinician.

• RYT-Registered Yoga Instructor 200 hours and ABYS- alignment based yoga specialist

Kate is committed to continuing her education and is currently working on the following certifications:

• CSCS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• MDT: Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy through the McKenzie Institute International
• COMT: Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist through Phoenix Manual Therapy

Kate enjoys working with a wide variety of patients, from treatment of vestibular/balance disorders, to athletic injuries. She combines manual therapy and exercise to improve functional movements and provide optimal therapy. Outside of the clinic you can find Kate hiking, running, paddle boarding, trying to surf, or enjoying a beer at one of many Oregon breweries.

Tim Weinberg

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