Summit Physical Therapy, Inc.

08/08/2025

🏁 Race Day is Here! Rachel Takes on the Bigfoot 200 Starts TODAY! 🏃‍♀️🌲

Rachel is on course for the Bigfoot 200, one of the toughest and most breathtaking trail races in the world! 🌄 This 200-mile journey through the rugged Cascade Mountains includes over 45,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, and demands everything an athlete has — physically and mentally.

At Summit Physical Therapy, we’ve had the privilege of working with Rachel throughout her training and preparation. Now, it’s time to cheer her on as she takes on this incredible challenge!

📍 Want to follow her progress in real time?
You can track Rachel’s live location here:

👉 Rachel's Live Tracker
https://trackleaders.com/bigfoot200-25i.php?name=Rachel_Fadeley

We’re so proud to sponsor such a resilient, determined, and inspiring athlete. Rachel, we’re behind you every step (all 200 miles!) of the way. 💪

📲 Stay tuned for updates on her race journey and recovery — we’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes content as Rachel takes on this ultra-endurance adventure.

Drop her some encouragement in the comments — let’s show her the Summit community is cheering her on loud and proud! 🙌

Full history tracking archive for Rachel_Fadeley, in the Bigfoot 200 2025. Includes statistics, speed plots and other analysis.

08/07/2025

🏔️ Rachel Takes on the Bigfoot 200! 🏃‍♀️💪

We’re proud to announce that Summit Physical Therapy is sponsoring Rachel as she tackles one of the most challenging endurance events out there — the Bigfoot 200, a grueling 200-mile trail run through the Cascade Mountains in Washington! 🏞️

This race is not just a test of strength and stamina — it’s a true adventure through rugged wilderness, with over 45,000 feet of elevation gain and loss. Rachel embodies the spirit of resilience, determination, and preparation — values we stand behind every day at Summit.

We’ve had the honor of working with Rachel as she’s trained, recovered, and pushed her limits — and we’ll be cheering her on every step of the way! 🥳👏

📲 Be sure to check back in! Rachel will be sharing updates with us on her training, race experience, and recovery process — and we can’t wait to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to complete one of the most epic trail races in the world.

👉 Learn more about the Bigfoot 200 here: https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/bigfoot

🏁 Let’s show Rachel some support in the comments — she’s out there doing what most only dream of!

08/05/2025

🎗️ We are thrilled to welcome back Ashlynne, our very first traveler at Summit Physical Therapy, as she returns to Homer for the summer! Having Ashlynne and her family back in town feels like coming full circle — and this time, she's brought something incredible with her. 💗

Ashlynne has launched Pink Badger Cancer Rehab a company dedicated to empowering and restoring quality of life for those navigating breast cancer treatment and recovery. 🙌

🌐 Learn more: https://pbcrehab.com

Her work is grounded in the PORi Oncology Rehabilitation Curriculum, which provides the physiological and anatomical knowledge necessary to treat oncology patients safely and effectively throughout any stage of treatment. This additional training focuses on understanding the related effects of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and other adjuvant therapies on the musculoskeletal, lymphatic, myofascial, vascular and neural systems, particularly in breast cancer patients. The PORi breast cancer rehab therapist is able to provide optimal management of treatment related side effects along the full spectrum of breast cancer treatment and recovery, including lymphedema risk reduction and management.

💪 We couldn’t be more proud of Ashlynne and the incredible work she’s doing. Be sure to check out her mission and share with anyone who could benefit from her services!

08/01/2025

🔥❄️ BIG NEWS! ❄️🔥

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be one of the first clinics to offer the brand new Hyperice X Gen 2 — featuring cold, heat, and compression contrast therapy in one powerful device! 💪

You’ll be able to experience it right here in our clinic AND purchase it for at-home use. Whether you're recovering, rehabbing, or just staying ready—this is a game-changer. 🧊🔥

07/31/2025

07/11/2025

Double the Accomplishment! 🙌 Dr. Kristin James PT, DPT Recertifies & Dr. Jay Cherok PT, DPT, MSKUS Cert. Passes His First Time to Become a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist!

https://www.summitptalaska.com/post/celebrating-kristin-james-and-jay-cherok-on-their-outstanding-achievement-passing-the-examination-fo

07/09/2025

🎉 We’re Celebrating 7 Years of Summit Strong! 🏔️

This summer marks 7 incredible years of helping our community move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. From our first patient to the thousands we’ve served since — thank you for trusting us with your care.

At Summit Physical Therapy, we believe healing happens through movement, compassion, and connection. Whether it’s recovering from injury, building strength, or reaching your personal peak — we’re honored to be part of your journey.

💙 To our patients, staff, and supporters: THANK YOU for being part of the Summit PT family. Here’s to many more years of climbing higher — together! ⛰️

Check out some pictures of us celebrating on Kayak Beach! Something for everyone- campfires, card games, spike ball, hiking, tide pooling, and 12 of our favorite furry friends!

06/24/2025

Recovery Rentals Available Now. No need to be a patient of ours! Check out the information below. Feel free to stop in or call to learn more!

06/24/2025

🏆 STATE CHAMP ALERT! 🏃‍♀️
Join us in congratulating Jaela Marchbanks, one of our amazing PT technicians here at Summit Physical Therapy, and a proud member of the Homer High School DII Track & Field State Champion Team! 💙💛

At the State Meet held May 30–31, Jaela and her teammates brought home the title with grit, speed, and determination! 🥇💥

Jaela’s dedication on and off the track is truly inspiring. Not only did she help secure the state championship, but she’s also headed to Buffalo this fall to continue her running career and pursue a future in physical therapy! 🦬💪

We couldn’t be more proud to have Jaela on our team. She’s proof that hard work, heart, and hustle pay off. 🎽✨