Greg Fritz, PT
Greg has over twenty-four years of experience as a physical therapist and started his career at Island Hospital in 1986. He ultimately desired the freedom and challenge of private practice so he moved to Chehalis , WA to develop an industrial rehab center and a clinic focusing on sports and orthopedic injuries. After growing ‘Chehalis Valley Physical Therapy' to 2 clinics, Greg chose to sell the operation to a national rehab company. Longing for the peaceful lifestyle of Fidalgo Island , he returned to Anacortes in 1999 with his wife Janelle and his kids, Laurel and Hans.

A student of anatomy and movement science, Greg continues to be fascinated by the human body and his professional interests include ergonomics, industrial injury prevention, fibromyalgia, TMJ/Jaw pain, balance training and sports/orthopedic rehabilitation. He enjoys flying, art, family, church and laughing.

Alison Vande Castle, DPT

Alison grew up in Chicago, IL and moved to Anacortes in May of 2011 with her husband Bill, a Navy pilot at NAS Whidbey. Her interest in Physical Therapy came after a ballet injury in high school. She quickly became fascinated with the healing process and how the body accommodates for an injury. After high school, she pursued her BS in Exercise Science and the direct admit DPT program at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Her specialty focus is working with amputees, pre- and post- prosthetic training, and gait training. Additionally, she is working toward a manual therapy certification. Driven to give the best care she can, she strives to treat each person as a whole. She is excited to learn about her new home through running, biking, hiking, and walking her dog, Puck. Ali is busy during the fall and winter seasons following her favorite sports teams, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Blackhawks.

Martin was first introduced to the profession of physical therapy as a patient of Greg Fritz, PT, who encouraged Martin to pursue a career in the field. Since then, he has found great fulfillment in this career path because of the varied and constant challenges it presents. He enjoys the challenges of understanding patients' needs, encouraging and inspiring them, and challenge them to take ownership of their rehabilitation.  Martin also thrives on the required challenges of striving to constantly grow intellectually to understand the nature of the human body and mind, and how to utilize proven techniques as well as learning and inventing new ones for treatment, sometimes on a case by case basis.

Martin and his family long-time residents of Anacortes that can be traced back 7 generations. He is ecstatically happy to be married to his wife, Sara, and has 6 children and one granddaughter. He can be seen on stage in "An Evening of Improv", a periodic charity event which he also produces. On his days off, Martin chooses to be involved in neurologic pediatric rehabilitation with the Burlington School District. A list of hobbies which he doesn't have enough time for are basketball, traveling, coin collecting, quantum physics, and videography.

Becky Vavrosky, PTA

Becky joined the Anacortes Physical Therapy team in January 2007. She has been a resident of Anacortes since 1983. She is an avid swimmer and hiker and was first inspired to become a PTA by watching a local physical therapist perform aquatic therapy. After much encouragement from her friends and family, she followed her instincts and started the PTA program at Whatcom Community College, graduating in December 2006. Becky operated her own landscape design company, Earthwise Designs, while putting herself through the PTA program. Becky feels that her mission is to help others improve their lives through therapy.  Through the years, she has worked and volunteered for various organizations committed to helping others recover their independence and grow their skills, including the Anacortes Chapter of the American Red Cross and Anacortes Boys and Girls Club. Becky has a special interest in Geriatrics and enjoys serving the special needs of the elder population. She is also interested in manual therapy techniques and is excited about the endless opportunities for continuing education in this field.

When Becky isn't working, she simply likes being outdoors whether backpacking, gardening, biking, swimming or snow-shoeing. She enjoys music, photography and travel and is happy to have her 2 children living in the area.

Cari King, PTA

With a background in physical fitness and personal training, Cari joined APT in January 2008 as an exercise technician while completing the Physical Therapist Assistant program through Whatcom Community College. Cari has always enjoyed health and fitness and was very excited to be able to pursue a career that would allow her to help people through their rehabilitation process and reach their full potential.

Cari is pursuing continuing education in the areas of Musculoskeletal Unltrasound (MSKUS) Imaging, various manual therapy techniques, and Applied Functional Sciences (the application of functional movement in everyday life). She has a special interest in working with athletes of all ages, as well as those who enjoy remaining active in their every day lives. Over the next few years, she also would like to pursue continuing education in MSKUS imaging, manual therapy techniques and applied functional sciences as related to athletic performance. Cari enjoys many activities including hiking, kayaking, horse back riding, and making and flying kites.