ABOUT MOVE STRONG
Move Strong Physical Therapy is a local, independently, woman-owned clinic. We are a small, therapist directed group whose focus is to deliver high quality care by highly trained physical therapists.
Started in 2017 by Ariel Salzman, Move Strong was opened with the goal to create a clinic that treats patients like we would want to be treated. We focus on building patient relationships by listening to your treatment goals and giving individualized attention with each and every visit. Our physical therapists have advanced certifications to be able to treat you more effectively.
We are committed to making all patients feel welcome, regardless of gender identity, race, religion, physical ability, or socioeconomic status. Move Strong believes in giving back to our community by sponsoring local athletes, volunteering our services at local sporting events, and participating in local community groups.
Located inside the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, our clinic is open to both members and guests alike. We are able to utilize a wide variety of equipment and space inside the facility, including exercise equipment, locker rooms, and the warm water therapy pool.
Started in 2017 by Ariel Salzman, Move Strong was opened with the goal to create a clinic that treats patients like we would want to be treated. We focus on building patient relationships by listening to your treatment goals and giving individualized attention with each and every visit. Our physical therapists have advanced certifications to be able to treat you more effectively.
We are committed to making all patients feel welcome, regardless of gender identity, race, religion, physical ability, or socioeconomic status. Move Strong believes in giving back to our community by sponsoring local athletes, volunteering our services at local sporting events, and participating in local community groups.
Located inside the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, our clinic is open to both members and guests alike. We are able to utilize a wide variety of equipment and space inside the facility, including exercise equipment, locker rooms, and the warm water therapy pool.
MEET OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Ariel Salzman: DPT, OCS, CMPT
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Ariel Salzman, DPT, OCS, CMPT is from Northern California and SE Ohio. She graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology in 2002, and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in 2005.
In 2012 she earned her board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, (OCS) and in 2016 she received her certification as an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (CMPT.) Clinical Expertise Orthopedics ASTYM technique Post-Partum Care Post op Rehab Manual Therapy Running Analysis Aquatic Pediatric rehabilitation Balance training and fall prevention About Ariel Ariel has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 2002 and opened Move Strong Physical Therapy from her desire to deliver high quality care to patients without restriction. She treats her patients the way she would like herself and her family and friends to be treated. When not in the clinic, Ariel loves skiing, trail running, hiking, camping and mountain biking, spending time with her husband and young son, and is a K9 handler and Wilderness First Responder in a local SAR group. She also works at Pacific University, teaching orthopedic techniques to physical therapy students. |
Scott Gulstine: MPT, OCS, COMT
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Scott Gulstine MPT, OCS, COMT was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He moved away from home to get his undergraduate education at UC Davis where he graduated with a degree in Animal (Human) Physiology. He then attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA where he received his Master of Physical Therapy in 1997.
In 2005, he received his COMT (Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist) from Maitland Australian Physiotherapy. In 2012, he earned his Board Certification in Orthopedics (OCS). Clinical Expertise Orthopedics Post op Rehab Manual Therapy Graston Technique Movement Analysis Cycling Injury and Analysis Running Analysis Balance training and fall prevention Professional and recreational athletes About Scott Scott was raised locally in Tualatin, Oregon, then after school moved to San Francisco to start his career. There, he focused predominantly on orthopedics and sports medicine. In 2008, it was time to come home to Portland and he has been helping the community, of all ages and activity levels, live a better and healthier life. Scott is also certified in the Graston technique of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. In addition, Scott has recently been diving even deeper into biomechanics. He has found that improving the quality of one's movement, and correcting the muscle imbalances that often develop, are often immensely helpful and can prevent problems from returning in the future. Scott enjoys working with patients of most ages (he leaves the treatment of infants and small children to those specialists) and ability levels. He has enjoyed working with professional and highly competitive athletes. When not in the clinic, Scott is also helping his wife make Loop De Loop Wines. When he isn't doing that, he is skiing on Mt. Hood or riding single track on his mountain bike with a big smile on his face. |
Joshua Krivoshein: Front Office Administration
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Joshua Krivoshein was raised in the small university town of Corvallis, Oregon. Choosing to stay close to family, Josh attended Oregon State University to pursue a degree in Kinesiology. During his time at Oregon State he became increasingly interested in the medical field. After graduating from OSU, he chose to attend the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland. After his physical medicine block, Josh realized this was his area of interest and decided to transfer to the Chiropractic program at the University of Western States. This interest also led Josh to Move Strong Physical Therapy.
In his free time, Josh enjoys playing both indoor and outdoor soccer as well as hiking (recently becoming very fond of the Forest Park trails). Josh has also made a hobby of home-brewing both ciders and kombucha to share with family and friends, who he rarely misses a chance to visit. |
Kelly Harrison: Bookkeeping, Reception
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Kelly has been an administrator and Quickbooks bookkeeper for the last 20 years. She studied marketing and business administration at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in downtown Los Angeles, and continued to work in retail as a buyer and store manager for many years until becoming a mom. She lived in Hawaii for 30 years, raising 2 children there and co-owned a successful business with her husband for 20 of those years.
Her adult children have lived in Portland for about 10 years, and after visiting a couple times a year to see them, she and her husband decided to move to Portland in 2017 to be closer to family. They felt the Pacific Northwest had so much to offer because of their love for the outdoors. When not working, Kelly enjoys camping, hiking, bird watching and rockhounding, basically anything to get her outdoors! |
Sacha Contreras: Reception
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Sacha was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii. She moved to the mainland shortly after high school graduation to go to college. After a few years she moved back to the Big Island and was introduced to a medical administrative career where she worked for a local hospice for two years. She then decided to move back to the mainland to be closer to family and finish her degree.
Currently, she is enrolled at PCC with a fall transfer to PSU to finish her Business/Art Degree. Sacha is fond of the outdoors regularly practicing yoga, going on hikes, gardening, and snowboarding during the season. Aside from school and work, she is a freelance photographer. Primarily, she focuses on event/commercial and black and white photography. Some of her favorite things to do include painting and traveling. |
