TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Mary Frances Shares Her Zest for Life With Everyone She Meets
If you’ve ever walked into our clinic to the sound of laughter, there’s a good chance you’ve heard Mary Frances Miller. This physical therapist and lifelong Washingtonian is one of the most upbeat, positive people you’ll meet. She’s been part of our team for 10 years, and we’re so grateful that she keeps us all smiling and laughing at work. Like Maureen, Mary Frances found her calling to PT early in life. During high school, one of her teachers gave students the
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chance to explore health and science careers. One of the requirements of the class was to research a career and volunteer time for it, and Mary Frances chose a physical therapy clinic. “I fell in love with the environment,” she says. Later, while studying at Gonzaga University, she worked in the training room, which confirmed her career choice. “I love working with people, talking to people, helping people — I love people. It was a really good fit and a natural progression into the PT field.” After college, Mary Frances worked for a physical therapy clinic she had interned with. Her work allowed her enough time to pursue her other passion: travel. In addition to a year abroad during college in Italy (a trip she paid for over a summer of fishing at Dutch Harbor in Alaska) and a stint working as a physical therapist in Alaska, Mary Frances has traveled all over Europe and Asia. She also spent a year volunteering with the Navajo Nation in Arizona, providing services to pediatric patients with special needs. “It was a great experience in an incredible community,” she says. “I still dream about the day I can go back and volunteer.” When the opportunity to work with Maureen came up, Mary Frances initially hesitated. “I had three small kids, and I felt content.” That all changed when Mary Frances visited PT Pro. “I went, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is everything I want,’” she says. “From the minute I started working here, it was about people. I’ve worked at places that only care about the bottom line. It’s never been about money here. The only thing Maureen wants to know is, ‘Are your patients happy, and are you happy?’ Patients are super important.” Another aspect Mary Frances loves about PT Pro is the emphasis on education. “It’s about how we can be the best therapists and do the most for patients. The level of education that comes through our office is like living at a university,” Mary Frances describes. Mary Frances also appreciates the flexibility and work-life balance. She says, “Maureen is the kind of person who walks the walk; she’s the kind of boss you want to have. She’s the one working harder than everyone else. One of things I’m really grateful for happened last year, when my dad was turning 80. He wanted to walk across Spain on the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile trail, so my four siblings and I were going to help him do it. Just being able to turn to your boss and say, ‘This is really important to me,’ and having it be a yes right away was incredible. She’s always been really supportive of us as people.”
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/2 tbsp liquid smoke 1 tbsp maple syrup 5 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari), divided 1 cup coconut flakes 15 oz extra-firm tofu 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
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1/2 cup water 2 tsp agave
2 tsp nutritional yeast Salt and pepper, to taste
Lettuce of choice
1/2 cup cherry or sun- dried tomatoes Croutons (optional)
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2–3 cloves garlic
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Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. To make the “bacon” bits: In a large bowl, combine liquid smoke, maple syrup, and 1 tbsp of soy sauce (or tamari) and completely coat coconut flakes with the mixture. 3. On a prepared baking sheet, spread out the coated coconut flakes in a single layer. 4. Bake for 10–15 minutes or until the flakes are crispy. Let cool. 5. To make the dressing: In a blender, add tofu, coconut oil, garlic, 4 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari), apple cider vinegar, water, agave, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. 6. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, “bacon” bits, and dressing. 7. Serve chilled.
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