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SPOTLIGHTING KRISTEN SEVERSON
Our Longest-Tenured Physical Therapist
Physical therapist and clinic education coordinator Kristen Severson likes to joke that she was born on Friday the 13th. While that may make some of the superstitious among you a little nervous for her, rest assured that Kristen has led an incredibly accomplished life, and there are no signs of that stopping anytime soon.
Today, Kristen works as a physical therapist at Mission PT, and she brings a wealth of knowledge,
talent, and experience that she’s been able to employ with ease during her three-plus years as a member of our team. In fact, she’s the physical therapist that’s been with us the longest! A lifelong resident of Arizona, Kristen earned her undergraduate degree in athletic training at Northern Arizona University (NAU), then worked for NAU part time while completing her doctorate in physical therapy. Before joining our team, she worked for eight years in different outpatient physical therapy clinics, treating patients with all sorts of different injuries, including neck and back pain as well as injuries to the shoulder, knee, and ankle. With this wealth of experience, we knew right away that Kristen would be an incredible asset to our patients and that she would be able to help them rehabilitate from any sort of injury. Working with patients and with the rest of our incredible team are her favorite parts of the job. Along with being a physical therapist, Kristen is also credentialed as an athletic trainer, and she used to be an adjunct professor at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus at NAU, where she taught second-year physical therapy students. She is also certified in manual therapy and dry needling. For as much time as she spends helping patients heal and rehabilitate at Mission PT, Kristen also has a number of hobbies and pastimes that she enjoys doing in her spare time. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, camping, playing in the park, and (when she can manage it) sleeping in.
Tomato and Watermelon Salad (Yes, Really!)
Inspired by BonAppetit.com
Bon Appétit magazine calls tomato and watermelon “soul mates,” and they’re right! This surprising gourmet salad will be a hit at your next barbecue.
INGREDIENTS
• 4 cups seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1/2‑inch cubes • 2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1/2- inch cubes • Sea salt, to taste
• 1 tsp peppercorns, coarsely crushed • 1 tsp coriander seeds, coarsely crushed • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 1/4 cup coconut oil
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small saucepan, sauté spices and herbs in the coconut oil for 3 minutes over medium heat to create turmeric oil. Take the pan off of the heat, then let it cool. 2. Combine the watermelon, tomatoes, and feta on a large platter or in a bowl. Drizzle with cooled turmeric oil. Now, simply sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
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