Alpine Physical Therapy

I’m not sure I could have asked for a better location for the first Forward Locomotor Movement road trip than Alpine Physical Therapy in Seattle, WA. The pacific northwest has long been a PRI hotbed with many PRC’s and PRT’s. It proved to be a fantastic location for the first time the FLM course was offered as an in-person course, and not as a live-stream opportunity. It was wonderful to see so many knowledgeable PRI veterans with 10 PRC’s in the audience. Since FLM is a Tertiary Course, the dialogue and questions surrounding the application of the science of PRI to how we as humans move ourselves forward in space was awesome. We spent a lot of time navigating the Hruska Hemispheric Components of Forward Locomotion, and how to apply that information to patient populations. This afforded us the opportunity to discuss what the research says about grounding, and how the brain perceives the concept of grounding, which has almost nothing to do with the ground under our feet. Since the ground stops us and doesn’t move us forward, the question then becomes, how do we move ourselves forward? The beauty of the FLM course is we spend two full days answering that exact questions. And then we put those concepts into PRI Non-manual Techniques for better sensory perceptual awareness, to influence how the hemispheres of the brain makes decisions around locomotion. As we begin to close the book on 2025 and look forward to 2026, the value of research-grounded concepts, fully supported across disciplines, has become more and more valuable to me as a full-time clinician. I hope to see you at future PRI courses as we all learn and grow in our educational and professional lives. And if you are interested in how the brain and body work together to move us forward in space, then I’ll you at FLM in 2026! - Dan Houglum

We are honored to be hosting Lisa Mangino and Postural Restoration Institute for another fantastic course.

So grateful to Ron Hruska and Jenn Smart from Postural Restoration Institutefor teaching us about the autonomic nervous system at the Cranial Resolution course here at Alpine PT.

Thank you Postural Restoration Institute for spotlighting Jeremiah!

PRI Provider Spotlight: Jeremiah Ferguson, DPT, PRC



1. When and why did you begin taking PRI courses, and in turn what was it that hooked you at your first course?

I took my first PRI course in 2014. taught Myokinematic Restoration in Everett, WA. My business partners (Murph, & Eli), and I had heard about PRI from other PT's and fitness professionals online. I was ready to learn something new. I was hooked by the PRI community and complexity of the material. I remember feeling like my life would never be the same. Now eight years later, I have taken nearly 30 courses. Murph, Eli and I started Alpine PT in 2016 with the dream of emulating the Hruska Clinic. We completed PRC testing together in 2018 and have been privileged to host several courses. I am forever grateful for the personal and professional impact that the PRI community has had on my life.

2. What has been the most profound impact that PRI has had on you, either personally or professionally?

PRI has impacted me personally by the sense of community. I quickly noticed this with the PRI faculty as well as with the therapists that worked at Olympic PT where I took my first course. Now I get to go to work every day with my best friends. This personal connection has been the fertilizer to my professional growth. Murph and Eli encourage, support, and challenge me. With our shared vision, I have a sense of belonging and purpose in my professional life.

3. In what ways has attaining the PRC or PRT credential changed you and/or your practice?

Attaining the PRC credential was a capstone for my professional life. The foundation was my PRI community, the materials, and being challenged to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the science. Being a PRC in practice means I am constantly challenging myself to learn from my patients and the world around me. The science of PRI is constantly evolving and a PRC needs to grow along with the science.

What an honor to host this last weekend and learn so much from Dan. We can’t wait for the next course here in October.

Please welcome our newest Physical Therapist to the Alpine Team - Dr. Eva Bilo, DPT

"Empowering patients to find their best selves is my passion. I believe in a comprehensive approach to physical therapy and understand that a patient is more than just a diagnosis; each one of us is unique and must be treated as such. I am eager to discuss solutions with patients that best fit their lifestyle and personal goals that can often be overlooked with conventional physical therapy.

“I grew up on a crop farm outside Annapolis, Maryland and relocated to Charleston, South Carolina for physical therapy school. Upon graduation, I traded the palm trees for ponderosa pines and joined the Alpine team. When not in the clinic, I'm usually found behind the handlebars of my mountain bike or making mugs on a pottery wheel. From paddlesurfing, bikepacking, trail running, (not enough) fly fishing to volunteering with the local trail building association, I believe if it's outside, it's worth doing!"

The Alpine PT Family wishes you & your families the happiest of holidays!

New Blog Post!

You Likely Need Physical Therapy — Alpine Physical Therapy Our Patient (and husband of a fellow PRI Physical Therapist) Patrick, humorously writes about those aches and pains that tend to first crop up when we hit our early 40’s, and his experience navigating the healthcare system, including his PRI Physical Therapy treatment experience here at Alpine, as

Alpine PT was recently featured as the cover story for the Puget Sound Business Journal.

We are now performing Telehealth PT sessions! We are pleased to be able to offer this option for our patients to keep them on track with their goals! Please contact us to schedule or verify benefits.

For the past several months we have been teaming up with Seattle U Professor Jacob Kysar () on a research study that looks at the relationship between posture and breathing. The patient performs various different breathing tests which we then compare the respiratory measurements before and after a intervention. This can then assist in developing an even more effective care plan for the patient! 🗣