Liz Waldner, PT

4110 Stone Way N
Seattle, Washington 98103
(206) 715-1884

EDUCATION

1984 - 1986 Mayo School of Health Related Sciences, Rochester, MN
Certificate in Physical Therapy

1980 - 1984 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
B.S. awarded Cum Laude, June 1984
Major: Biology

EXPERIENCE

2001 – Present Private Practice – Seattle, WA
Self employed in private practice. Physical therapy practice includes strong

Emphasis on manual therapy utilizing a whole body systems approach to evaluation
and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

2001 – Present Contract Physical Therapist – Renton, WA
Clinical Experience includes: Providing physical therapy services to clients in a
private practice setting on a part time basis.

Staff Physical Therapist – Overlake Hospital, Bellevue, WA
Provided physical therapy services to an outpatient orthopedic population. Strong emphasis on manual therapy. Treatment techniques included: Visceral mobilization, muscle energy technique, strain/counterstrain, myofascial release, functional (indirect techniques, and craniosacral.

1993 – 1997 Staff Physical Therapist - Corvallis Clinic, Corvallis, OR
Clinical Experience included: emphasis on spinal dysfunctions; ankle, knee, shoulder injuries including post-surgical; sports injuries; and overuse injuries.

1991 – 1993 Staff Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Services, Eugene, OR
Clinical Experience included outpatient orthopedics.

1988 - 1991 Staff Physical Therapist - Good Samaritan Hospital, Corvallis, OR
Clinical Experience included: general acute care, outpatient rotation; Relief Home Health

1986 - 1988 Staff Physical Therapist - Eugene Clinic and Hospital, Eugene, OR
Evaluation and treatment of orthopedic outpatients. (Facility now called
Peace Health Clinic).

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Biovalent Systems, Illuminatis
Core Concepts and Skills
Manual Perceptions 1 and II
Fascial Regulators and Fascial Regulators II
Biomechanical Regulators Level One: Foundations,
Neuro 1
Circulatory 1
Advanced Tissue Tension
Craniosacral

Dialogues in Contemporary Rehabilitation
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Mapping
Diaphragm Compression Syndromes
UE and LE Compression Syndromes
Respiratory Rehabilitation
Lymphatic System, Level 1
Women’s and Men’s Health Issues
Visceral Manipulation, Focus on the GI Tract
Access to Treatment of Joint Dysfunction: Focus on Shoulder and Knee
Integrated Systems approach to Understand Neck Pain and Successful Intervention

Ed Stiles, DO
Muscle Energy Above the Diaphragm
Muscle Energy Below the Diaphragm
Functional Release
Sequencing Techniques in Manual Therapy
Tutorial on Craniosacral Techniques

Ursa Foundation
Introduction to Muscle Energy Technique
Evaluation and Treatment of Somato-Visceral Dysfunction
Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Ganglia
Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine and Cranial Base
Evaluation and Treatment of the Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage
Scientific Myofascial Release

Upledger Institute
Visceral Listening Techniques
Visceral Manipulation I-A, I-B, II
Craniosacral Release

Institute of Graduate Health Sciences
S-1 Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation
E-1 Introduction to Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Three Systems to the Rib Cage
Three Systems to the Shoulder Girdle

Jones Institute
Strain and Counter strain I

Oregon Rehabilitation Center
Year Long Manual Therapy Course, Joe Godges, PT

Alain Gehin D.O
Visceral Assessment and Treatment I,

Matrix Energetics
Level 1,2,3

Resources

Testimonials

Liz Waldner is a find; her practical ways of restoring function to the body are amazing. Her traditional physical therapy education along with her diverse array of techniques and her keen perception makes Liz one of the best physical therapists in Seattle. I refer to her with confidence every time. — Dr. Humphreys, ND

Liz is truly a master Physical Therapist – her holistic approach to patient care is extremely gentle and amazingly effective. Having benefited from Liz’s care for several years (following auto accidents, back surgery, acute sinusitis, etc) we have referred numerous family and friends who have come away marveling at Liz’s expertise as thoroughly as we do. — Jeanne and James Deller

As a grant writer, I spend a significant amount of time typing and have been seeing Liz Waldner for over ten years for back and neck pain and various injuries. Liz’s education and experience in both physical therapy and bodywork have given her skills that are the best of both worlds. She has a deep and thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, which along with an intuitive sensitivity to a patient’s body, lets her locate and resolve the tensions that lead to pain. When I’m tangled and clenched in knots, she gently untangles the muscles and nerves so I can heal. I’ve had a lot of experience with physical therapy and bodywork over my five plus decades and Liz is the one I trust absolutely and without reservation. — Nanette Westerman