Dr. Kjersten Skjold, Physical Therapist Dr. Kjersten Skjold was born and raise on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. She graduated from the Cornerstone University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and went on to The University of North Dakota where she graduated as Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015.

Kjersten is passionate about providing excellent, compassionate, goal driven care regardless of a person's diagnosis or functional abilities. Throughout her career she has gained a variety of experience working in multiple settings with both neurological and orthopedic conditions and working with individuals across the lifespan with a range of abilities, but has found that she has a specific passion, expertise and skill set to assess & treat individuals with neurological conditions and injuries. She believes that the ultimate goal of physical therapy and neurological rehabilitation should be more about realizing health, fitness, and resiliency than about a return to base line or reaching one's prior level of function. You should know that Kjersten is not afraid to push boundaries, solve problems and do things unconventionally if it results in better outcomes for the patient. She believes that intention, consistency, and positivity are the key ingredients of success. When not in the clinic Kjersten enjoys weightlifting, Cross Fit, hiking, cross country skiing, back packing and spending time outdoors with her black lab Riley.

EDUCATION

· Doctor of Physical Therapy- University of North Dakota

· Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science - Cornerstone University

CERTIFICATION

· Certified in Neuro Developmental Treatment

· Cross Fit Level 1 Trainer

· Certified in Modern Management of the Older Adult

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Anya is a skilled and compassionate physical therapist assistant with a strong focus on neurological rehabilitation and older adult care. She specializes in working with patients 55 and older—especially those navigating life after stroke or managing Parkinson’s disease.

Her approach is rooted in empathy, encouragement, and practical progress. Patients consistently describe Anya as someone who sees their potential even when they can’t—and helps them take meaningful steps toward better movement, confidence, and participation in everyday life.

Anya’s background includes experience across outpatient rehab, skilled nursing, acute care, and home health. She brings that versatility into every session, blending her hands-on expertise with evidence-based methods to guide each patient’s path to recovery.

Education & Certifications: • AAS, Physical Therapist Assistant – University of Alaska Anchorage • Certified in PWR! Moves for Parkinson’s care • Certified in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s rehab • Certified in Modern Management of the Older Adult

Outside the Clinic: Anya moved to the U.S. from Khabarovsk, Russia in 2013 to pursue a career in medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, swimming, cross-stitching, taking road trips, and exploring National Parks across the country. Anya also loves quiet movie nights and shares life’s adventures with her wife, Kjersten, and their two dogs, Riley and Kenai.

Physical Therapist Assistant Anya is a skilled and compassionate physical therapist assistant wi... Read More