Clinical Partners

  

At IRG Physical & Hand Therapy – Ballard, you will find a unique approach to physical and hand therapy, melding sports medicine with mindfulness-based therapy practice. In addition to manual therapy and exercise prescription, we provide alternative therapies and approaches that help to bridge the gap between traditional medicine and total mind-body healing with the basis of conventional medical science.

We focus on treating the cause, not the symptom, and employ a team approach whenever possible. Our therapists start by identifying the specific tissue that is the problem and then creates progressive, individualized treatment plans to help that tissue heal to its maximum potential. Our clinic’s mission is to practice patient-centered physical and occupational therapy that facilitates a person’s innate healing power.

Therapists at IRG Physical & Hand Therapy – Ballard are endorsed for spinal manipulation with advanced training in respiration, postural balance, and more.

 

• MTI was built on a foundation of teaching and mentorship, partnering with internationally recognized educators (including the Ola Grimsby Institute) to create a top‑tier environment for advancing orthopedic manual therapy skills. Their clinicians are actively involved in teaching courses locally, nationally, and internationally, continually elevating the profession through high‑level instruction.

A True 1:1 Patient Care Model

• MTI pioneered the 45‑minute, therapist‑only treatment model, intentionally avoiding high‑volume scheduling and the use of assistants to preserve clinical quality—providing residents with the ideal environment for mastering advanced orthopedic therapy.

A Culture Driven by Mentorship & Lifelong Learning

• MTI therapists engage in ongoing professional development through specialty courses, seminars, and trainings such as Blood Flow Restriction, supported by a culture that values continuous growth