East Vancouver Staff

Chris Tutt, PT

Physical Therapist, Owner

Chris Tutt, PT is an owner of ProActive and grew up in Gresham, OR. He attended Sam Barlow High School graduating in 1987. Chris proceeded to attend Oregon State University and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Chris continued to graduate school at Chapman University and earned a Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 1993. In 2001, he obtained his Masters degree in Business Administration at Troy State University.

Chris enjoys recreational activities such as, cycling, long distance running, flying, hiking and camping. Astronomy, Ergonomics, and work hardening/conditioning are just a few of Chris' many interests. Chris belongs to the American Physical Therapy Association, Oregon Physical Therapy Association, and Rotary International.

A little known fact about Chris is that he has a 6 ft. telescope the he uses to look at the cloud belts of Jupiter.

Ryan Nall, PT, DPT

Ryan is the clinic director of East Vancouver Proactive Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He graduated from Pacific University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2008. His specialties include manual joint and soft tissue mobilization techniques using the Maitland approach out of Australia, Myofascial release techniques to improve pain and flexibility, specific strength and conditioning training for athletes as well as weekend warriors, and a positive and fun attitude to make the rehab process very enjoyable.

Ryan practices the ASTYM (augmented soft tissue mobilization) system to treat chronic as well as acute pain/dysfunction disorders and has had very much success with this treatment providing relief to some patients that have had problems for more than 30 years. This treatment has provided valuable for his injured workers, athletes, and many others who have been unable to engage in their recreational activities. For more information about this treatment please visit www.astym.com.

Additionally Ryan uses Kinesiotape to help with muscular/joint imbalances that may be causing pain or postural dysfunctions and is currently receiving training using TRX for strength, flexibility, and conditioning. For more information on Kinesiotape please visit http://www.kinesiotaping.com/, or for TRX information visit www.fitnessanywhere.com. Ryan has been trained in the McKenzie approach to treating spinal disorders and uses this technique when appropriate to improve pain/dysfunction.

In Ryan's spare time he really enjoys hiking, golfing, backpacking, travel, and outdoor activities. He is from the quaint town of Joseph, Oregon liked to a "small Swiss village" of where he discovered his love for exercise and the outdoors. Ryan attended Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR for his Bachelor of Science degree and is a Beaver Believer but does appreciate healthy conversation with Ducks, Huskies, and Cougar fans. Ryan would encourage any patient to come into Proactive if they are having pain or limitation with their daily, work, or recreational activities. Patients really enjoy the family feel that Proactive has to offer in addition to expertice clinical skills, compassion, and treatment.

Rheba Jacobs, PTA

Rheba Jacobs, PTA is East Vancouver's Physical Therapist Assistant who is licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington. Rheba is experienced in treating a multitude of conditions using soft tissue mobilization, myofascial relase, joint mobilizations, patient education and therapeutic exercise. These conditions include, though are not limited to: post-op rehabilitation, pre-op strengthening, joint replacements, spinal disorders, balance or proprioceptive deficits, joint instability, SI joint dysfunction, and general debilitation.

Though Rheba comes from a family who was born and raised on the Hawaiian Islands, Rheba has grown up in Vancouver, WA. She enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with friends and family, specifically with her beautiful little girl who remains her pride and joy.

Joan Anderson, PT, DPT

Joan Anderson, PT, DPT earned her undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT in 2000 and both her Masters and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees at Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 2002 and 2003 respectively. She is a Colorado native, and has worked in a variety of settings. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and her clinic specialties include orthopedics, manual therapy, women''s health, and pediatrics. She enjoys water skiing, swimming, hiking, and reading.