Dr Becky Rucker is a Board Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound.
Dr. Becky is known for her keen eye in movement analysis. She uses this skill for injury rehabilitation, sports performance, and strength and conditioning work. She has a broad background in fitness management including barbell, kettlebell, and Pilates work. This wide skill set allows her to work with a variety of clients, including high level athletes, addressing both stability issues and higher level strength work. She is able to assess and break down your fitness or everyday movements to get to the source of your pain and improve your overall performance. Dr. Becky provides the highest quality care for her clients including: movement analysis, hands-on work, individualized exercise programming, and client education.
She also has numerous other certifications including:
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
(National Strength and Conditioning Association) - Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor
- Certified STOTT Pilates Rehabilitation Instructor
- Certified Management of the Fitness Athlete
- Certified Barbell Rehab Practitioner
- Certified IASTM Practitioner
Dr. Isaiah LeReau
Dr. Isaiah LeReau graduated from the University of Puget Sound Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. He uses a holistic approach when treating clients and is a firm believer in meeting people where they are at in the rehabilitation process to maximize functional potential. Treatments are catered towards current status and personalized functional goals. To Isaiah, every session serves as an opportunity to provide education and resources for clients to have the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Isaiah has played contact sports for 15 years, including collegiate lacrosse, football, and basketball. These skills have made him passionate about addressing biomechanics and performance for athletes and all individuals seeking improvement in movement and function.
Maggie Chang, PTA
Maggie is a licensed physical therapy assistant and strength coach at Vie Athletics.
Maggie grew up in the PNW with a passion for all things sports. She grew up playing soccer and basketball before picking up climbing in college. She also enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and surfing.
Maggie has a passion for empowering women in the fitness world. She also enjoys sharing her love for the outdoors and fitness lifestyle with the CrossFit community.
In rehab, Maggie believes that movement is medicine. She creates fitness-forward programs that combine hands-on work with individual exercise prescriptions. Maggie also understands that no two humans are the same, especially when it comes to energy, nutrition, and hydration. Therefore, every rehab session is designed to meet you where you are in your season of life while making it fun, active and rewarding.
Be prepared, Maggie will nudge you to sweat and earn the resilient and robust body that meets your daily demands. Let’s get after it together!
- Certification Clinical Management of The Fitness Athlete
- Certified Strength and Conditioning, Vie Athletics
Lidiya Hardy, Office Manager
Lidiya brings over 12 years of experience in office management and executive support. She plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring everything runs efficiently. Her responsibilities include overseeing administrative tasks, scheduling client appointments, managing insurance claims and authorizations, and much more.
With a passion for optimizing workflows and streamlining processes, Lidiya thrives in creating order and ensuring that operations stay on track. She enjoys solving complex challenges, meeting clients’ needs, and mentoring her team to help them achieve their full potential.
Outside of work, Lidiya is a dedicated wife and mother of three. She enjoys spending her free time by the ocean and camping, embracing the chance to connect with nature.
Breinne Zuhlke, Business Development Director
Breinne brings over 10 years of experience in strategic marketing communications and leadership to her role at Physio, where she leads many of our newest initiatives. Breinne’s multi-faceted contributions include supporting the team with administrative tasks and nurturing relationships to managing our media presence and assisting with strength classes.
A natural problem-solver and dedicated helper, Breinne is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and colleagues. She excels in mentoring teams, driving process improvements, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the organization. Her strategic vision and expertise help streamline operations and enhance overall team performance.
In addition to her marketing and leadership experience, Breinne is a Certified Health Coach and is one of the newest Strength Coaches at Vie Athletics Tacoma. Her passion for mind-body therapies fuels her ongoing exploration of mental and physical health healing techniques, which she integrates into her work and personal life.
Outside of the office, Breinne can be found running with her bird dog, teaching group fitness classes, or participating in hot yoga and strength training. An avid outdoors enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, fly fishing, and camping with her husband, Jeff. Breinne also loves watching sports, discovering local coffee shops, and curling up with an inspiring book.