Our Staff

Mike Joki, MSPT

As a native Oregonian, Mike completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Portland State University in 1985. He then attended Pacific University earning his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy 1988. Mike has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 1985.

Mike has been practicing in Corvallis since 1991. Since graduating from physical therapy school, his focus has been outpatient orthopedics. His treatment philosophy incorporates performing a thorough evaluation and establishing a treatment plan to maximize recovery. He utilizes a variety of manual therapy treatment techniques including soft tissue and joint mobilization, strain counter-strain, muscle energy and the ASTYM system. Mike also takes a functional approach to his treatments including individually designed therapeutic exercise programs, McKenzie MDT and has a special interest in aquatic therapy. Mike joined the Timerhill Physical Therapy team in October 2009 and really enjoys practicing in a health club setting.

While Mike is not practicing Physical Therapy he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, traveling, landscaping, exercising and supporting OSU beaver athletics.

Kathy Moen, PT, ATC

Kathy Moen graduated with a Master in Physical Therapy degree in 1996 from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Her undergraduate degree from Oregon State University is in Exercise & Sport Science with an Athletic Training emphasis. She spent the early years of her education on the sidelines of OSU collegiate sporting events as a Student Athletic Trainer. After graduating from OSU in 1991, she worked two years as a Certified Athletic Trainer in a public high school in Portland, Oregon. Since graduating from physical therapy school, Kathy has focused on orthopedic outpatient physical therapy. She has a special interest in treating sports medicine injuries and helping patients return to full fitness activities. She has continued her education with a focus on improving her manual therapy skills. She has taken classes in Muscle Energy, Strain/Counterstrain, Mulligan mobilization, and Pilates exercise techniques most recently. Kathy joined Timberhill Physical Therapy in March of 1998 and has been very happy to be able to return to the Willamette Valley to practice physical therapy.

Kathy's personal interests include traveling, camping, hiking, scrapbooking, supporting OSU beaver athletics, and spending lots of time with her husband and two children.

Rhonda Hynes, PT

Rhonda is a 1972 graduate of the University of Idaho and a 1974 graduate of the University Of Utah School Of Physical Therapy. For the first 15 years of her 37 year career she practiced in the field of Rheumatology.

In 1992 she was given the rare opportunity to implement, manage and provide Ergonomic consultation and physical therapy services to Pendleton Woolen mills of Oregon. Thirteen years were devoted to Occupational medicine, Safety and health, and the field of Ergonomics.

In 2001, Rhonda and her husband moved to Corvallis, Oregon, She has continued to provide physical Therapy services in private outpatient clinics specializing in orthopedics and manual therapy.

In her leisure time, Rhonda enjoys gardening, snow skiing, mountain biking or any activity that keeps her in the great outdoors.

Debbie Bezanson, LPTA

Debbie Bezanson is a believer in a holistic approach to physical therapy, and understands that problems cannot be treated in isolation. She couples her intuitive diagnostic skills with a wide repertoire of manual and other techniques learned through long experience and extensive training.

Debbie has been a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Oregon for the last 33 years, after acquiring her degree from Mt. Hood Community College in 1976. Since then, she has worked in almost every discipline of physical therapy. She specializes in manual therapy, such as muscle energy, myofascial release, cranio-sacral, and lymphedema management techniques.

In her limited spare time, Debbie enjoys listening to live music, writing and producing variety shows for the local stage, working in stained glass, and traveling throughout the wilder parts of her native Oregon. She also enjoys spending time with her two lovely grown daughters. Debbie is owned by Nala, her cat.

Cheryl VanLeuven
Office Manager

Cheryl joined Timberhill Physical Therapy in 1995. She has worked in various medical fields and brings 33 years of experience in patient needs, management, and insurance billing to the office.

Cheryl has a wonderful husband, two great sons, three grandsons and a granddaughter. She and her family enjoy camping and water sports whenever they get the chance.

Donna Cowger
Office Assistant

Originally from the Seattle area and having attended the University of Washington, Donna finds Corvallis a wonderful place to have raised her family. She has been with TPT since 1997 and appreciates the warm, caring attitude of the staff. When not working, she has been know to enjoy sports, reading, traveling, sailing, and a glass of great wine...not necessarily in that order!

Vicki Wear
Office Assistant

Vicki and her husband, Tim recently moved to Corvallis from Illinois. They sold their construction business of 33 years and packed a few boxes and flew to Corvallis to live. They both wanted to spend more time with their son Zack and granddaughter Cleo Velvet.

Vicki has worked in the Medical field most of her working years. She appreciates and enjoys coming to work. She enjoys the warm, friendly, and caring staff at Timberhill PT. Working with the public made her move to Corvallis somewhat easier for her.