Our Staff
Dr. Jill Lyons
PT, DPT, CLT
Doctor of Physical Therapist
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, a native of Portland, Oregon, before beginning my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at Pacific University. Upon graduation, I went on to pursue my Doctor of Physical Therapy at Concordia University Wisconsin. I have extensive experience working with rehabilitating orthopedic injuries and surgeries, chronic pain conditions, and cancer survivors. At Inspirit Therapy Associates, I work with a variety of patients: Cancer rehab, Lymphedema, Orthopedic issues, Chronic pain, and Abdominal pain. I want patients to understand their diagnoses and treatment options. The body is dynamic and needs to use the correct movement patterns for optimal mobility and stability. The balance of these 2 elements can restore optimal function. For the oncology population, secondary issues from surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy can produce side effects, late effects, and long-term effects. These can begin weeks to years later, but treatment and prevention can start right away. Inspirit Therapy culture is a positive, healing environment. Our clients become our family. This is the ONLY place I’ve ever worked where we TRULY have a patient-first environment. I like that we focus on whole-body healing and don’t treat people like a single body part.
My core values are, I believe in the power of nature and natural healing. The Earth gives to us; we must learn when and how to use its power, and how to give back. I also value honesty and respect.
“The only common sense is no sense at all” – Thomas Paine
What I do at Inspirit is Cancer rehab Lymphedema Orthopedic issues Chronic pain Abdominal pain
I want patients to understand their diagnoses and treatment options. For example, sometimes surgeries are necessary, but they can be avoided if given the right education and treatment plan. I also want my clients to know surgeries may fix symptoms, but that is not the end of their healing. Physical therapy can assist you through the next stage of healing to restore your function.
Secondary issues from cancer diagnosis and treatment side effects, late effects, and long-term effects.
Inspirit Therapy culture is a positive, healing environment. Our clients become our family. This is the ONLY place I’ve ever worked where we TRULY have a patient-first environment. I like that we focus on whole-body healing and don’t tear people like a single body part.
Dr. Jill’a Favorites…
- To Kill a Mockingbird (book)
- Dead Poets Society (movie)
- Hiking and kayaking (activity)
- Husband and 3 kids (people)
