Regina Bowen, OTR/L, CHT
Clinic Director
Certified Hand Therapist Certified ASTYM Provider

Regina is a graduate of San Jose State University with a BS in Occupational Therapy, and is also a Certified Hand Therapist with over 20 years experience in the field.  She looks forward to working with the team at the Evergreen clinic, where she believes her experience and educational background will be a great asset to her patients and their physicians.

She specializes in custom splint fabrication for adult and pediatric patients, treatment of traumatic hand injuries, wrist and digital fractures, tendon and nerve repairs, and repetitive strain injuries 

In her spare time, Regina enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, swimming, and traveling.

Laurie Walters, OTR/L, CHT
Certified Hand Therapist

Education and Certifications:

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• Hand Therapy Certification Commission, 2001.
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• University of Puget Sound, 1994

Professional Memberships:

• American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT)
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)

Interests:

Laurie has lived and worked in the north King County and Snohomish County areas since 1995.  She has worked with upper extremity conditions for her entire career.  She has extensive experience in treating many upper extremity conditions, but has a special interest in custom splinting and post-operative care.

Outside of the clinic, Laurie enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, hiking, cross-country skiing, and knitting.

Vanessa Loyd COTA/L
Certified ASTYM Provider

Vanessa Loyd COTA/L  is a Green River Community College graduate, receiving a Degree in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy.  She graduated in 1999, and has been working in the specialty field of hand therapy ever since.  Her expertise encompasses the treatment of post surgical hand, wrist and elbow injuries; including, but not limited to, fractures, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, and wound care.  Other specialty treatment includes cumulative trauma (RSI), and custom fabrication of both static and dynamic splints.  Vanessa stays current in her skills by attending regular continuing education courses that focus on the upper quadrant; hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder and also attending Washington Hand Study group sessions.

Personal Statement
Vanessa’s additional vocational interests include camping, riding her Banshee in the sand dunes, and many other adrenaline oriented activities.  She also enjoys spending down time with her friends, husband and two cats.