Mary Shearer, PTA

JOB TITLE
Physical Therapist Assistant
CLINICAL SPECIALTY
- Graston technique
- Kinesiotaping
- McConnell taping
PRACTICE LOCATIONS
- Forest Grove Rehabilitation Clinic
Languages
English
CLINICAL FOCUS
Outpatient Orthopedic and Geriatrics
TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY
Mary believes that each person needs to be educated about their condition. People do better with physical therapy when they understand why they are doing what we are asking them to do.
BIOGRAPHY
Mary joined Hillsboro Medical Center in 2000 after nine years spent as a traveling therapist. She has extensive experience in home health, working with the geriatric population and outpatient orthopedics. Mary spent many years participating and coaching in high school and collegiate sports, giving her a good understanding of the active patient population. In Mary’s downtime you will find her traveling, cruising, riding ATV’s, going to Disneyland, crafting jewelry, working on projects with her two daughters, gardening, camping, golfing, scuba diving, and baking.
EDUCATION
Portland State University with a major in Physical Education.
Associate degree, Physical Therapist Assistant, Green River Community College, Auburn, WA