Dr. Lindsay Hanson achieved her Bachelors in Science with a major in Athletic Training from Purdue University. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Midwestern University – IL. Dr. Hanson has a clinical focus in outpatient orthopedics and sports, achieving board certified clinical specialties in both areas from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She has additional training in concussion management, complimenting her previously work with sideline athletic coverage. While full time in the clinic, she gained valuable experience as a clinic director and clinical instructor for Doctor of Physical Therapy students before joining academia.

Academically, she was the Director of Clinical Education and full time Core Faculty previously at a Physical Therapist Assistant program which included a successful 10-year re-accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. She has experience teaching anatomy, therapeutic exercise, modalities, kinesiology, and musculoskeletal courses. She is a Level 1 Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association and multiple time item writer for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

Dr. Hanson currently resides in Seattle, WA area with her husband, son, and dog. They enjoy being outside as much as possible in both the winter and summer with all the beautiful scenery WA offers.

PT, Washington, United States, 60163299, Active, 2010, September 2025

Athletic Training, Washington, United States, A160163228, Active, 2010, September 2025

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties , Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, 43376, 2013-06-08, 2034-06-30

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Sports Clinical Specialist, 50264, 2017-07-01, 2027-06-30

Evidence in Motion, Concussion Management Certification, NA, 2016-12-16, 2025-04-21, Yes

American Physical Therapy Association, Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1, 453755, 2024-09-10, 2025-04-21, Yes

Spring 2025 - Ongoing

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), June 2010, PRESENT

Washington Physical Therapy Association, June 2010, PRESENT

National Athletic Training Association, September 2003, September 2018

Orthopedics, Anatomy, Belonging in hybrid education, Clinical education, , Orthopedics