Meet Lynnann Williamson!
Our Busy Front-Office Medical Assistant
Now, Lynnann relishes the work she does overseeing patient intake, managing administrative
Everyone at Focus Physical Therapy has a different story of how they ended up in the PT field. For Lynnann Williamson, our incredible front- office medical assistant, her journey into PT was more challenging than most. More than a decade ago, Lynnann was a successful United States Navy chief stationed on the U.S.S. Mount Baker. That is, until she was tragically struck by a van while running a physical fitness test on base. “I sustained severe injuries to my right arm and hand, which eventually led to nerve dystrophy,” she says. “Over a year of extensive daily therapies, and a 10-year recovery process, I witnessed the best and worst of the health care field and made myself a promise that I would somehow pay it forward and contribute to a better vision for health care in the future.” Along the way, Lynnann also ended up breaking her foot, which led her to our Focus Physical Therapy clinic. “I love their hands- on, sincere, and effective treatment,” she says. “When later, after I graduated from UC Riverside, I saw the clinic was hiring, I jumped at the opportunity.”
duties, and ensuring both our staff and the people we serve have an exemplary experience. She’s already done a lot of good for both the team and our patients since she joined us back in June. It’s clear that she is fueled by her passion for improving lives and steering the injured down the challenging path of recovery — a path she walked years ago. Outside of the clinic, Lynnann spends as much time as possible with her grandsons, Noah and Nathan, and her fiancé, Rick. “We love to take them to museums like the La Brea Tar Pits, and in August of 2017, we flew them up to Oregon to watch the solar eclipse.” Lynnann is always busy with one activity or another, whether it’s primitive camping in the Mojave or Anza Borrego or touring as many of the United States’ beautiful national parks as possible. If you see Lynnann around the clinic, make sure to say hello! She’s a kind, passionate person with a wide array of talents, and we feel truly grateful to have her on the Focus Physical Therapy team.
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Ingredients
• 2 cups almond or coconut milk • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut cream, chilled • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
Directions
1. In a large saucepan, bring almond or coconut milk to a boil. 2. Once boiling, remove from heat and gradually stir in cocoa and vanilla until well- combined. 3. To make whipped cream, remove coconut cream from refrigerator and pour into a large bowl; whisk with an electric mixer. Add coconut sugar and mix well. 4. Pour hot chocolate into a mug, top with whipped cream, and enjoy.
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