Natalie Russell, PT, DPT, OCS

Natalie Russell, PT, DPT, OCS has extensive work experience in the healthcare field. Natalie is currently working at Origin as a Clinic Director and Physical Therapist. Prior to this, Natalie worked as a Physical Therapist at Luna On-Demand Physical Therapy and Back to Life Physical Therapy.

In 2018, Natalie gained valuable experience as an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident at Kaiser Permanente, where they provided one-on-one care to patients with orthopedic issues and conducted patient education classes. Natalie also participated in a weekly mentoring program as part of their residency.

Natalie has also worked as a Contract Trainer at Upstream USA, conducting training sessions for healthcare clinics and assisting with document translation from English to Spanish. Natalie was a Training Specialist at Planned Parenthood: Shasta-Pacific, where they designed and implemented trainings for new staff and provided comprehensive training on various services offered. At Planned Parenthood: Shasta-Diablo, Natalie worked as a Reproductive Health Specialist, providing direct service to patients and performing administrative and clinical tasks.

Before entering the healthcare field, Natalie worked as a Family Advocate at Spanish Speaking Unity Council, managing family cases and providing education and support to parents. Natalie also has experience as a Yoga Instructor, developing anatomy-based content for yoga teachers and working individually with clients.

Natalie's work experience demonstrates their expertise in physical therapy, patient education, training, and case management.

Natalie Russell, PT, DPT, OCS, obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Anthropology from the University of California, Davis in 2008. In 2012, they completed the Flow Yoga Teacher Training 200-hour program at Barefoot Movement. Natalie then pursued their Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of California, San Francisco from 2015 to 2018, specializing in Physical Therapy/Therapy. Additionally, Natalie holds certifications as a Physical Therapist from the Physical Therapy Board of California and as an RYT 200 from the Yoga Alliance.