Meet our providers

Orthopedic Physical Therapy

This is primarily what people think of when they think of injury and rehabilitation. Orthopedic physical therapy focuses on evaluating and treating injuries and conditions affecting the muscles, joints, ligaments, and bones. This includes the spine, joints of the extremities, ligaments, tendons, and literally everything from the jaw (TMJ) to the toes. There are a myriad of conditions in this category including surgery, sports injuries, arthritis, and everyday issues. Our focus is to reduce pain, restore movement, improve strength, and support recovery so you can return to your desired activities safely and confidently.

Concussion Rehabilitation

Concussion rehabilitation focuses on the evaluation and treatment of symptoms related to mild traumatic brain injury. It uses guided exercise, balance and vision training, and education to reduce symptoms, restore function, and safely return individuals to school, work, sports, and daily activities.

Vertigo Treatment

Vertigo can be caused by various factors related to the inner ear, neck, brain, and vestibular system. Fully assessing the underlying cause of these conditions is essential to treating dizziness and balance disorders and our providers have excellent training and experience to do so. Through specialized movements, balance training, and gaze stabilization exercises, the aim is to reduce dizziness, improve stability, and restore confidence in your daily activities.

Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Injury

MVAs frequently cause orthopedic injury, concussion, and vestibular impairment. There are other factors that can be associated with an MVA that we address as part of your complete plan of care. These include addressing trauma responses, working closely with an attorney or multiple insurance companies, and navigating this unique sector of the healthcare system.

Work/Industrial Injury

The recovery from this type of injury can be unique due to the nature of returning to work and the associated factors.

Birch Ditto, PT

Birch has been a physical therapist in Yakima for over 25 years, including 20 years at Creekside Physical Therapy. After graduating from Oregon State University and then the University of Montana, he built his career and family in this community he values.

Birch finds great reward in meeting new people and partnering with them as they work toward meaningful goals, whether they are returning to work, to sports, or to daily activities with less pain. He believes effective care begins with listening, and he creates personalized treatment plans using hands-on manual therapy, targeted exercise, and education to help patients move better and feel their best.

His clinical focus and continuing education include spinal rehabilitation, sports medicine, work-related injuries, vestibular rehabilitation, and post-operative recovery.

Birch and his wife, Sara, have raised six children in Yakima and now love being grandparents! Birch enjoys climbing and exploring in the Cascades, skiing, playing basketball, biking, playing guitar, and trying to keep up with the yard.

Roger Ridd, PT

Roger earned his Master’s of Physical Therapy degree at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, after completing his Bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University, where he competed in track and field and cross country.

Roger has spent 25 years in Yakima, including over 18 years at Creekside Physical Therapy. He loves helping patients improve function and return to the activities they enjoy. He values working with people from diverse backgrounds and believes he can learn something from everyone he treats.

His hands-on therapy, combined with instruction for home exercises, focuses on shoulders, cervical spine, foot and ankle injuries, and post-operative recovery.

Outside the clinic, Roger enjoys spending time with his wife of more than 30 years, their five children, and eight grandchildren. He also enjoys sculpting, hiking, woodworking, church service, and yard work.

Alex Moon, DPT

Alex has enjoyed working the entirety of his 17 year career at Creekside Physical Therapy. He is excited to continue his tenure at Creekside as a business owner and partner with Kyle, Birch and Roger (owners since 2025).

He attended Eastern Washington University where he completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude, as well as his Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Alex’s love for movement and performance began young as he developed an affinity for track and field. This passion carried into a collegiate career at EWU where he earned multiple conference championships, school records and capped his career with a top 25 finish at the D1 NCAA Track and Field Championships as a 400m hurdler. His collegiate career also afforded him the opportunity to serve on multiple advisory boards including sitting as the Chairman of the Student Athlete Advisory Council and as a member of the Dean’s Student Leadership Advisory Council.

Professionally, he continues to advance his passion for movement and performance, developing special interests in the foot and ankle, athlete performance and recovery, as well as orthopedic, spinal, and vestibular rehabilitation.

When he is free, Alex’s time is best spent with his wife and their four wonderful children.

Kyle Prescott, DPT

Kyle has been passionate about physical therapy since a sports-related ACL tear in high school (Naches) inspired him to help others recover. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Cellular Biology Magna Cum Laude from University of Washington and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Eastern Washington University.

Kyle prioritizes continuing education, having completed programs and certifications in musculoskeletal injuries, vestibular disorders, balance, chronic pain, concussions, functional capacity testing, and athletic performance enhancement.

He enjoys challenging himself with cross-country ski racing, rock climbing, and multi-event sports and recently qualified for the 2026 USA Triathlon National Championships in both the Olympic and Sprint distances. Kyle loves spending time with his wife, four children, and engaging in community events in Yakima and the surrounding areas.

Michelle Beardemphl, PT

Michelle was drawn to physical therapy by a desire to help people move better and return to meaningful activities. She earned her undergraduate degree from Gonzaga University and her physical therapy degree from Eastern Washington University. She grew up in western Washington but fell in love with eastern Washington while living in Spokane. Michelle and her family now live in Yakima.

Her approach to PT focuses on improving posture and body mechanics, reducing pain, and giving patients the tools to manage symptoms long after treatment ends. She uses hands-on techniques including strain-counterstrain and mobilizations with movement, with special interest in shoulder dysfunction, lumbar and sacroiliac pain, and pregnancy-related pain.

Outside the clinic, Michelle enjoys hiking, camping, snowshoeing, kayaking, and cheering on the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Green Bay Packers.

Spencer Folsom, DPT

Spencer earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Georgia and is passionate about helping individuals and families stay active and healthy.

Spencer treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including post-surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, and chronic pain. With a background in wrestling and baseball, he enjoys working with athletes and active individuals of all ages. Originally from Clarkston, Washington, he values serving Central Washington and building meaningful, lasting relationships with patients.

Outside of work, Spencer enjoys hiking, skiing, cheering on the Seattle Mariners, and spending time outdoors with his wife and two children.

Stephen Nunley, PTA

Steve has been part of the Creekside Physical Therapy team since 2004, beginning as a physical therapy aide while completing his education. After earning his Physical Therapist Assistant degree in 2010, he stepped into his current role as a PTA and has helped patients reach their goals ever since.

Steve has a special interest in fascial counterstrain techniques and enjoys working with people of all ages to restore function, improve mobility, and return to meaningful activities. Helping patients regain confidence in their movement is one of the most rewarding aspects of his work.

Outside the clinic, Steve stays active with his two young children and enjoys off-roading, hiking, and leisurely outdoor adventures.

Craig Spaeth, PTA

Craig was born and raised in Yakima, Washington. After a 16-year career as an electrician, he pursued his passion for coaching and helping others by becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant, earning his degree from the PTA program at Whatcom Community College. He has been a valued member of Creekside Physical Therapy for eight years.

Craig has coached at the local school level for over 15 years, and his coaching experience shapes his approach to patient care, motivating individuals and helping athletes and patients reach their full potential.

Outside of work, Craig enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, cooking, and spending quality time with his family. He is also a proud supporter of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Elizabeth Sugarman, PTA

Elizabeth began working at Creekside as a PTA in 2021. Her passion for helping others recover from orthopedic injuries began at Western Washington University, where she earned a BA in Athletic Training in 1995. She worked as an ATC in an outpatient setting before spending 20 years homesteading and homeschooling as a mother of seven.

In 2017, Elizabeth returned to the workforce as a physical therapy aide at Creekside while pursuing her PTA degree at Whatcom Community College. After a brief period working in an inpatient setting, she returned to Creekside in 2021.

Elizabeth is passionate about treating scoliosis and enjoys understanding the “why” behind every diagnosis and treatment while instilling hope in her patients. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband, Stephen, their children and grandchildren, church involvement, cooking, and working on their farm in Tieton.

Rebecca Harris, PTA

Becca Harris is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they enjoy. Growing up in Montana, she was active in sports and experienced injuries that first sparked her interest in physical therapy.

Becca worked as a physical therapy aide while completing her undergraduate studies, discovering how rewarding it is to help patients regain strength, improve mobility, and return to meaningful activities. After moving to Yakima, she continued as an aide before attending the PTA program at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham.

After graduating in 2016, Becca worked at Children’s Village supporting children with developmental delays and neurological disabilities, then returned to Creekside in 2022. She enjoys helping patients build confidence, restore function, and reach personal goals.

Outside of work, Becca enjoys time with her husband, two daughters, and their dog. The family enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, and cozy evenings at home with a book or board game.

Jill Sauve, PTA

With 35 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant, Jill brings both skill and heart to her work at Creekside Physical Therapy. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to helping patients recover from injuries, regain strength, and return to the activities they love. She believes healing is multifaceted, and she takes pride in encouraging and supporting each individual through every step of their recovery journey.

Jill’s passion for helping others is rooted in a genuine desire to see people thrive. Whether working with post-surgical patients, athletes, or individuals managing chronic conditions, she approaches every case with compassion, patience, and professionalism.

Outside the clinic, Jill enjoys spending quality time with her family, quilting, and working in her yard—hobbies that reflect the same care and attention to detail she brings to her patients every day.