Staff

CLINICAL STAFF

We have competent and dedicated clinicians in each of our sites, each one
capable in their respective disciplines, and stronger because of their teamwork.

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Regency at Tacoma

Regency at Northpointe

Park Rose

Regency at Arlington

Olympia Manor

Regency at Puyallup

MANAGEMENT STAFF

Director of Operations
Regional Clinical Directors
Facility Clinical Coordinators

Nathan Fergus is the Director of Operations for Summit Pacific Rehabilitation, LLC. Nathan received his Master of Science degree in
Physical Therapy (MSPT) from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Prior to helping start Summit Pacific Rehab, he managed operations in
Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for the largest national contract therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities. Nathan
is a Washington State licensed Physical Therapist and is a member of the Washington State Board of Nursing Home Administrators.
He also is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Physical Therapy Association of Washington State
(PTWA), and the National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care (NASL). A native "Pittsburgher," Nathan is an avid Steeler,
Penguin, and Pirate fan. Nathan resides in Dupont, WA, with his wife, Melanie, and their two children - Kaley and Ryan.

Traci Trygg, OTR/L is the Regional Clinical Director in Eastern Washington and Oregon for Summit Pacific Rehabilitation, LLC.
Traci received her Occupational Therapy degree from University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. She brings over 20 years of
healthcare experience to Summit Pacific Rehabilitation and believes in managing rehabilitation across the continuum of care.
Throughout her career, Traci's primary focus in occupational therapy has always been on providing extraordinary patient care and
a hands-on approach to management. She is motivated by the desire to empower healthcare professionals and their patients with the
joys and skills of disability prevention and health promotion. Aside from her professional involvement in rehabilitation, Traci enjoys
reading and book collecting, sewing, arts & crafts, and staying active with her husband and 3 children, residing in Bothell, WA.

Shauna Nienhaus, OTR/L, is the Regional Clinical Director for South Seattle/Tacoma. Shauna received her Bachelor’s degree in
Rehabilitation Services from Auburn University (Go Tigers!), followed by a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from the
University of Alabama at Birmingham. Since relocating to Seattle 6 years ago, Shauna has exclusively worked with the geriatric
population, advocating in particular for long-term care residents requiring skilled rehab services. Shauna is a licensed Occupational
Therapist in Washington State, as well as a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Washington
Occupational Therapy Association. She currently resides in Puyallup with her husband Pete and their 4 cats.

Jennifer Kurtz, M.S. CCC-SLP is the Regional Clinical Director in the Northern Washington facilities. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree
in Communication Disorders and a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Minot State University. Jennifer’s thirteen
years of healthcare experience in the Seattle area has focused exclusively on the rehabilitation needs of older adults. As a Speech
Language Pathologist, she has specialized in the treatment of patients with neurogenic communication disorders, swallow dysfunction
and tracheostomy/ ventilator dependence. As a manager, she values her rehab teams and seeks to provide the support they may need
to achieve positive outcomes and have fun! Jennifer is a long-standing member of the American Speech-Language- Hearing
Association and is a strong advocate for student programs and clinical mentorship. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys rock climbing
and running with her therapy dog in training, Johhny Cash.