Professional Staff

Shelley Earing, MPT

Owner of Steamboat Physical Therapy, Shelley has been in practice since 1976. She has a Bachelors degree in Physical Education from Washington State University, a Masters in Physical Therapy from Baylor University and a Masters in Environmental Studies from The Evergreen State College. Her area of interests includes cervical, lumbar/SI joint dysfunction, general orthopedics, and professional development of her entire staff.

Jeff Powney, PT, RYT

Jeff has been in practice since 1996. He has a Bachelors degree in Genetics and Physical Therapy from University of Alberta. He is pursuing his Manual Therapy certification through NAIOMT. Jeff is a certified yoga teacher. His areas of interests are myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and visceral and joint mobilization for spine and postural dysfunction.

Ann Wade, PT, CMPT

Ann has been in practice since 1980. She has a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from Indiana University, and is a certified Manual Therapist through North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). Ann’s area of interests includes orthopedics, manual therapy, postural correction, movement re-education and women’s health for pelvic pain and incontinence.

Tracee Martin Karlson, MSPT

Tracee has been in practice since 1998. She has a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science and a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. Tracee’s area of interests are spinal, TMJ and movement dysfunctions, and cervical and headache treatment.

Andrew Byers, MSPT

Andrew has been in practice since 2002. He has a Bachelors in Human Development with a minor in Biology, and a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island. Andrew's areas of interest include orthopedics, postural alignment and gait mechanics, in addition to running, soccer and working with golfers. He will pursue certification in manual and orthopedic physical therapy.

Lauren Capella, DPT

Lauren has been in practice since 2008. She has a Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound. She is pursuing her Manual Therapy certification through NAIOMT. Lauren’s area of interests includes manual therapy, biomechanics, and general orthopedics.