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. 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
Certified in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT)
Institute of Physical Art
Interests and Hobbies
Personal Interests/Hobbies
Hiking
Snowboarding
White water rafting
Pottery
Adventures with her husband and labrador retriever
Jenny Cannon, MPT
Her Story
Jenny earned her Master’s degree in PT from University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX in 2002. After graduation, she moved to Denver, CO, and spent 14 years working in various outpatient orthopedic clinics in the Denver area. Her husband’s job brought them to Portland in 2016. Jenny brings a wide range of experience treating everyone from high level athletes to chronic pain patients. She has completed extensive training with the Institute for Physical Art (IPA). She has also taken courses in visceral mobilization. She has experience with running evaluations and has a bike fitting certification. Jenny is passionate about getting to the root of her patients’ problems and not just treating the symptoms. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and abilities working toward their goals of restoring function and healthy lives.
In her free time, Jenny enjoys getting outside and exploring Oregon with her husband, Brian. She can often be found trail running in Forest Park on the weekends. In addition to running, she enjoys biking (both mountain and road), hiking, snowboarding, and snow shoeing. She is a lifelong athlete, having been involved in sports from a young age all the way through college, and continues to stay active as much as possible.
Education and Specializations
Masters in Physical Therapy (MPT)
University of Texas – Medical Branch
Level 1 – Bike Fitting
BikeFit – The Bicycle Fitting System
Interests and Hobbies
Quality time with family and friends
Running
Biking
Snowboarding
Hiking
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
Kristin King
Her Story
Kristin is a native of the Pacific Northwest and comes to IPA Physio with a background in customer service and administration. Kristin is a mom, wife, traveler, outdoors enthusiast, and artist. She is most excited about her contribution to patients’ experiences and treatment successes with IPA, and values patients as part of the IPA family.
Kristin holds a degree in International Development and Human Geography and has extensively traveled and lived abroad, offering opportunities to work with diverse populations and welcome adventure.
Interests and Hobbies
Hiking
Camping
Snowboarding
Creating art
Playing games
Viviana Castellanos
Her Story
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