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Dr. Hilary Wirkkala

PT, DPT | Mukilteo

“Truly listening to my patients' hopes and goals is critical to developing a personalized and effective treatment plan.”

With over 20 years of experience treating neurological conditions in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, Hilary now brings her expertise to outpatient care, supporting individuals in the community. She is specially trained in functional rehabilitation, fall prevention, and gait and balance. Hilary is dedicated to helping patients set meaningful goals, build confidence, and achieve their highest level of independence.

Drawing on her background in strength and conditioning, dance, and athletics, she creates motivating, encouraging, and highly personalized treatment sessions. Outside of work, Hilary enjoys exercising, hiking, volunteering in her children's schools and sports programs, playing with the family's new dog, and golfing with her husband.

Education:

    • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine - California Lutheran University

    • Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Washington

      Specialized Training

      • Balance and falls prevention

      • Desensitization/sensory reduction

      • Ergonomic training and assessment

      • Gait analysis

      • Wellness

      • Wheelchair Evaluations

      • Post stroke rehab

      • Traumatic brain injury

      • Spinal cord injury

      • Amputation rehab

      • Parkinson's disease

      • Functional Neurologic Disorder

      • Neurologic rehab