Erika Sagle, PT, DPT

Introduction

My name is Erika Sagle and I have been a physical therapist serving the greater Tacoma community since 2006. 

I established Go Forward Physical Therapy in 2021 to create an environment that allows quality, client focused care by a skilled therapist instead of the common volume focused model. 

I value getting to know my clients as a person and the relationship that extends beyond the care needed for the initial injury/issue.  Wellness and positivity are values I live by and extend into my practice. 

Treatment Philosophy 

I believe we all have the power to heal given the right knowledge, better body mechanics, and positive, holistic support.  I am a manual therapist who also believes in functional strength. As such, I combine hands-on/manual therapy with individualized exercises to ensure you can get back to the things you love doing.  

Treatment Areas of Interest/Specialties 

Sports Rehabilitation

Post Surgical Care: 

o Total Knee Replacement

o Hip Replacement/Labral Repairs

o ACL Reconstruction

o Rotator Cuff/Shoulder Surgery

Low Back/Hip/Sacroiliac Pain

Shoulder Injuries

General Strength and Balance

Education  

Doctorate of Physical Therapy – DPT, University of Puget Sound 

Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science, Western Washington University   

Work History 

I have been a physical therapist in a variety of environments including private outpatient clinics,  hospital based inpatient and outpatient care, skilled nursing facilities, and home health care.

Educator 

Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy Students 

Mentor to newer physical therapists

Personal Interests   

Strength training with bodyweight and kettlebells (StrongFirst), competitive tennis, running (half marathons are my favorite distance),  cycling,  walking my dogs, cooking/baking, crafting (too many to list), and reading a juicy fiction novel.