Meet The Team

Phil specializes in the treatment of active people. People who wish to return to their activity and are willing to work to get there – people like runners (and walkers), hikers, climbers, skiers,  snowboarders, swimmers, baseball, football, lacrosse, and basketball players.

Bruk’s physical therapy career started in 1989 after graduating from the U.S. Military Academy of Health Sciences as a Physical Therapy Specialist. In 1997 he graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Physical Therapy, and in 2015 earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Bruk’s driving passion is to help people enhance their lives and overcome barriers by affecting the experience one has with their body in the physical-spiritual-emotional connection. He gains inspiration from witnessing countless people, from children to Olympians, prevail over their challenges.

Bruk had a diverse PT work history before settling into sports medicine and orthopedics, including a tour in Saudi Arabia for the first Gulf War with 50^th General Hospital, school district pediatrics, and inpatient neuro rehabilitation. Early in his career, Bruk felt that the value of physical therapists was not adequately delivered in a normal clinic, so in 2003 he co-founded Real Rehab Sports + Physical Therapy with Izette Swan. Their patient-centered service model and culture created rapid growth over the years, and was a testament to Bruk’s philosophy of “personal & professional mastery with social contribution.” In 2016 Bruk left Real Rehab to create a new organization that is built to emphasize and grow this philosophy, and better serve active people and athletes, which is how Prevail Physical Therapy was born.

As a lifetime “athlete,” Bruk has played soccer, basketball, baseball, soccer, wrestling, ultimate, rowing, softball, and running track and distance events. He has competed in triathlons from sprint to Ironman distances, Cyclocross, and done many endurance biking events. He enjoys skiing, snowboarding, alpine climbing, running, cycling and swimming. As a Dad he has enjoyed coaching his kids’ teams in basketball, soccer, flag football and wrestling.

For several years, Bruk professionally coached triathletes, runners and cyclists. Other notable accomplishments include;

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (expired)

USA Triathlon Level I coach (expired)

Certificate in Sports Medicine and Human Performance from University of Washington

Certified in Advanced Biomechanics of the Lower Extremity from Movement Performance Institute

Certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Certified Mobility WOD practitioner

Certified in Guru and F.I.S.T. bike fit systems

See Bruk’s entire Curriculum Vitae here

Algerae grew up in the Pacific Northwest in the San Juan Islands. After finishing her bachelor of science in Human Biology at a local Seattle university and then completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Washington her roots have grown deep. In her free time, she can be found (trying to) help re-model her old house, gardening, traveling and exploring the Pacific Northwest. 

Prior to his career in physical therapy, Tom earned a Bachelor of Music Degree (Honors Program) and State of Iowa Teaching Credential from The University of Iowa. From there he went on to a twenty-year career teaching and performing as a percussionist in venues worldwide. The discipline and meticulous attention to movement required in performance, ability to instruct others via cultivated analysis of function, and a passion for human anatomy inherited from Tom’s father (a PT, PhD, and instructor at university) set the table for his eventual transition to working in PT.  

In his free time, Tom enjoys weight lifting, cycling, running, hiking, cooking, watching films of all sorts, as well as reading and the continued study of all things in the realm of health and fitness. He still “gigs” as a professional drummer and percussionist when the opportunity arises, and keeps a modest profile playing with a few popular area bands.  

Catherine earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from a local Seattle university in 2008, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington in 2011. She is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS). Through her career in physical therapy and her own athletic adventures, Catherine recognizes the importance of building strong foundations for complex movement patterns. She believes in physical therapy as not only treating symptoms, but also preventing injuries. Her commitment is to healthy movement that creates a lifetime of activity and joy.

Catherine’s enjoyment of working with patients with multi-dimensional lower extremity conditions evolved to include treating pelvic health issues. She is especially passionate about helping people along the pregnancy spectrum. She created a virtual postpartum Return to Performance program which combines postpartum rehabilitation with a functional movement progression for athletes to return to the activities they love. 

Catherine has been an outdoor and movement enthusiast her entire life. As a young athlete, she played indoor volleyball, soccer, and basketball which evolved into triathlons and outdoor volleyball. She is currently enjoying open water swimming, cycling, and hiking with her partner and child. She also likes travelling and has volunteered on physical therapy education projects in Moldova and Honduras.

Rachel went to the University of Michigan and received a BS in Kinesiology, and she got her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2014. Since then, she has completed multiple continuing education courses, including manual therapy courses through NAIOMT, and has been certified in Graston Technique for instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. Rachel believes in a holistic approach to treatment that is individualized to each patient’s unique needs and she enjoys collaborating with patients to help them achieve their movement goals. Rachel has a special interest in working with triathletes and other endurance athletes; she has competed in triathlons from sprint to Ironman distance, as well as various road and trail running events. Rachel enjoys any activity that helps her get outside with her family including paddle boarding, skiing, hiking, camping, and cycling.  

Kenlyn is a Seattle native and grew up on the Eastside. She completed her bachelors degree in Human Performance from the University of Southern California and is a proud alumna. (Fight On!) Kenlyn then swapped the LA sunshine for Northeastern snow, when she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire in 2022. She was fortunate to have completed clinical rotations in a variety of specialty settings, which included pediatric hippotherapy, functional work conditioning, general orthopedic, and pelvic health. In her free time, she loves traveling, cheering on the Trojans, Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, & Kraken, and trying new restaurants or coffee shops throughout the Greater Seattle area.

Nicole graduated from Dalhousie University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and completed a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta in 2008. During her Masters degree, she worked at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital as a program assistant to rehabilitate patients with multiple orthopedic injuries, burns, amputations and stroke.  

After graduation, Nicole joined a medical and surgical team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital to further her knowledge in an acute care setting, and she moved to British Columbia in April 2009 to work with a pain management program. While dabbling in multiple practice areas Nicole developed a passion for orthopedic practice and continues to practice in this area.  

Nicole is fascinated by the connectivity and integration of the body and uses a holistic treatment approach. In May 2010, Nicole became proficient in The Integrated Systems Model – a framework for whole body assessment and integrated treatment, the approach practiced extensively at Diane Lee & Associates. She is skilled at providing patients with a biomechanical and real-time ultrasound imaging assessment and then developing a unique program (including manual therapy, exercise, and education) for a multitude of conditions and patient-specific goals. Nicole joined the teaching team at Diane Lee & Associates in 2012.  She continued to practice and teach physical therapy in Canada through 2019 with focus on the Integrated Systems Model and abdominal wall studies. 

Nicole added yoga, acupuncture and dry needling to her treatment ‘toolbox’ with a wonderfully taught 200 hour YYT (Yoga Teacher Training with Shibui Yoga) completed February 2013 and AFCI Certification (Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute) completed February 2011. 

In 2011, Nicole travelled to Ethiopia to teach a physical therapy course at a teaching hospital and was also involved in the clinical aspects of physiotherapy, including serial casting for babies with clubfoot.  Since 2019 Nicole has been pursuing further manual therapy education with the North American Institute of Manual Therapy. 

Aside from her passion in physiotherapy, Nicole’s hobbies include swimming, cycling, running and sometimes all three…hockey, Shotokan Karate, many cycling disciplines and general adventuring. Nicole loves movement – she leads a small weekly track workout as well as a group weight-lifting session. Her patients love her ‘bubbly spirit’ and always feel lighter, brighter, and enlightened after every visit. 

Matt grew up in the Chicagoland area before attending the University of Iowa for both undergraduate and graduate school. Following school Matt became a traveling physical therapist and worked contracts on the Big Island and at multiple locations around Seattle.

Matt loves working with athletes, weekend warriors and all individuals motivated to improve their quality of life through movement. He has a special interest in working with golfers, weight lifters, runners and soccer players. In his free time he enjoys being outside near the water or mountains with his family.

Drew is a transplant to Washington after having lived in multiple states across the US including South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska.  He also had the unique opportunity to live in Kenya for five years as a child.  Upon returning to the US he went to high school in South Carolina where he played HS and club soccer and ran cross country.  He then went on earn his B.S. in Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at US Army-Baylor.  During his time at Army-Baylor he had the privilege of serving alongside several very talented and dedicated physical therapists including the orthopeadic manual physical therapy fellows at Brook Army Medical Center. After graduating he served as an active duty Army physical therapist in Alaska, Washington, and Afghanistan before separating at the end of 2013.  Over the past several years he has worked in various civilian outpatient clinics.      

Drew is firmly committed to being a lifelong learner.  He has benefited from doing multiple courses through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) and The Institute of Manipulative Physiotherapy & Clinical Training (IMPACT) as well as becoming certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment through Functional Movement Systems.  In addition he has completed multiple independent courses on physical therapy topics, running performance, weight training, and nutrition.  He continually looks for opportunities to consult with and learn from others who have more expertise or experience in a given area.

Drew has a passion for injury risk reduction and he feels this almost always go hand in hand with performance enhancement.  A person that moves efficiently is less likely to suffer overuse injuries and a person with multiple movement options has a greater ability to avoid some traumatic injuries.

Outside of work Drew can be found spending time with his wife and kids, playing guitar, working on his mobility and strength, studying different performance or rehab strategies, training for his next ultramarathon, or enjoying various outdoor adventures. 

Sam is a midwestern transplant to Seattle from Lancaster, OH. She attended the University of Iowa, Northern Arizona, and Ohio State University before graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science. While in undergrad, Sam was competing for the varsity Track and Cross-Country teams, and was in a cycle of injuries. This further fueled her passion for the physical therapy field, and she wanted to give back to the profession that helped her so much through her career as as young athlete. She graduated from Ohio University in 2021 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  Sam had the privilege to work in a biomechanics lab while in PT school, learning much about analysis, evaluation, and treatment of runners. While there, she utilized everything from 3D motion capture, force plate data, training history and clinical examination to optimize treatment outcomes. Her experience in the Ohio University Gait Lab (now Ohio Center for Running Performance) set her up for success in her practice as an independent clinician. Sam believes that no matter the injury or activity, patients should be treated from a holistic approach, considering unique goals and demands when creating a plan of care. She strongly believes in giving patients autonomy to rehabilitate injuries and prevent issues in the future. Outside of work, Sam still trains seriously for competitive road races, keeping her busy during free time. She also enjoys learning more about the amazing things to do in and around Seattle (parks, waterfronts, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops). She welcomes any and all recommendations!