Dr. Foster King
His Story
Foster King holds a doctorate degree in physical therapy from Regis University and has specialized in orthopedic manual therapy for the last eleven years. Foster has received extensive mentorship from respected colleagues all over the country including: a Functional Manual Therapy residency in 2009, a 6 month neuro – residency from the Kaiser Center for Rehabilitation in 2010, and he is a recognized fellow in AAOMPT after successfully completing his fellowship training in 2012. Foster is a faculty member for the Institute of Physical Art and has mentored therapists all over world in the FMT approach. He brings passion to his patient care and believes that every patient has existing potential to live a more efficient life. He specializes in chronic conditions of the spine and complex cases that have failed traditional treatment approaches. Foster provides expert movement diagnostics, sound clinical reasoning and a comprehensive, functional management approach to deliver solutions to his patients.
Education and Specializations
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Regis University
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
Johnson & Johnson Physical Therapy – Steamboat Springs, CO
Certified in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT)
Institute of Physical Art
Fellow of Functional Manual Therapy (FFMT)
Johnson & Johnson Physical Therapy – Steamboat Springs, CO
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Certified (PBFR Cert.)
Owens Recovery Science
Interests and Hobbies
Professional Interests
Femoral Acetabular Impingement
Chronic Spine Conditions
Foot and Ankle Disorders
Post Concussion Syndrome
Personal Interests/Hobbies
Quality Time with Family
Skiing
Hiking
Mountains
Professional Development
Dr. Ruth Will
Her Story
Dr. Ruth graduated from Arcadia University just outside Philadelphia, PA 8 years ago. Much of her continued skill development was sparked by her own journey of feeling more at home in her body after an autoimmune diagnosis right before grad school. She learned of the IPA approach from a clinical instructor doing PNF, and chose to go “all in” after feeling her running form improve (at the time training for her 3rd and last marathon).
She went through the IPA residency, starting in Virginia where she is from, and ultimately leading her to move to Eugene, Oregon to learn Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation with Mike Baum. She completed the CFMT process in 2018. A co-worker introduced her to visceral manipulation with the Barral Institute soon after, and found physical relief from musculoskeletal symptoms that weren’t resolved with traditional stretching and exercise (as well as emotional relief for not feeling guilty at not doing her HEP enough!). She has continued on to learn Craniosacral through the Upledger Institute to support the whole system, and uses this as a support process for resolving patterns of somatic embedded trauma. During this time, she worked with a pelvic floor therapist and took pelvic floor classes with Herman and Wallace.
Underlying her whole physical therapy career has been a personal journey with a functional medicine approach for her health goals. She started a Functional Medicine Coaching candidacy through the Institute of Functional Medicine, with plans to sit for the National Wellness Board of Holistic and Wellness Coaching next year. She brings all this knowledge to the treatment room, in ultimate hopes to empower patients with complex situations to navigate their somatic experiences to return to the life they desire to live. She enjoys a movement practice that emphasizes mental health, the outdoors, and social connection: running, dancing, yoga, and hiking. She also occupies her time eating lots of blueberries, practicing her handstands, and contemplating buying a good pair of binoculars to start bird watching.
Education and Specializations
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Arcadia University
Certified in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT)
Institute of Physical Art
Level 1 SAFM Functional Medicine Practitioner
The School of Applied Functional Medicine
NWB-HWC Functional Medicine Coach Candidate (In Progress)
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching
Interests and Hobbies
Professional Interests
Chronic Spinal Pain (Neck & Back)
Headaches
Pelvic Pain / Pelvic Health
Autonomic Dysregulation
Post Concussive Syndrome
Post-COVID Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Diagnoses
Post Abdominal or Pelvic Surgery Rehab
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Overactive Bladder / Incontinence
Failed Diastasis Recti Treatment
Overuse / Repetitive Injuries
Personal Interests/Hobbies
Hiking
Yoga
Running
Dance
Handstand Training
Dr. Kelsey Sprattler
Her Story
Kelsey Sprattler graduated from Pacific Union College with a B.A. in International Communication, emphasis in German and Pre-physical therapy, and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University, School of Allied health in southern California. Upon graduating, Kelsey moved to Springfield, Oregon where she was mentored and trained in the Strain Counterstrain technique, and was introduced to the IPA
Functional Mobilization approach through continuing education courses. Her passion for manual therapy and the healing benefits of skilled hands on treatment were set in motion and nurtured through the dedication of her mentors. She is passionate about restoring balance in the body to facilitate balance in the lives of patients as they return to activities that bring them joy. As she joins the IPA Physio team, Kelsey is excited to enroll in the IPA Physio residency program and certify in the FMT treatment approach under the guidance of Dr. Foster King DPT.
Education and Specializations
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions
Interests and Hobbies
Personal Interests/Hobbies
Hiking
Snowboarding
White water rafting
Pottery
Adventures with her husband and labrador retriever
Ian McVay, PTA
His Story
Ian McVay graduated PTA school in 2015 with Honors, and has since treated a variety of patient populations in Colorado, California, and Oregon.
Working as a Director of Rehab for multiple facilities in Colorado, Ian developed his skill with outpatient, neurologic, dementia, post op and subacute populations.
While working hand in hand with therapists and spinal surgeons in San Diego, Ian worked with his patients to exhaust all avenues of conservative care prior to surgery or other invasive options such as injections.
Ian served in the US Navy submarine force as a torpedoman for 5 years where he developed the drive for excellence which is seen in each treatment and patient interaction.
Ian began working at IPA Physio Portland in 2021, and dove headfirst into the world of Functional Manuel Therapy® (FMT). Ian successfully passed with the first group of PTAs testing for CAFMT, achieving a cumulative score of 95.875% (Distinction). He has additional certifications used extensively at IPA Physio Portland including Certified Laser Therapist, Myofascial Decompression Certified, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Credentialed Clinical Instructor, and Certified Assistant in Functional Manual Therapy.
Education and Specializations
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Pima Medical Institute – Denver, CO
Certified Assistant in Functional Manual Therapy (CAFMT)
Institute of Physical Art
Certified Laser Therapist (CLT)
Meditech International Inc.
Myofascial Decompression Certified (MFDc)
Cup Therapy – Myofascial Decompression
Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Certified (PBFR Cert.)
Owens Recovery Science
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP)
Kinesio Taping Association International
Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CCI)
American Physical Therapy Association
Interests and Hobbies
Jiu Jitsu
Dragon boat racing
Adventures
Traveling