Hi,I’m Andrew

PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

I’m Andrew, originally from the Pacific Northwest, where I grew up exploring the outdoors and developing a lifelong connection to movement. While I’m not a competitive runner, my background spans sport performance, rehab, and coaching across a wide range of athletes and abilities. I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Apex Chiropractic and Rehab in Bellingham and also run North Coast Strength, a remote strength and conditioning service.

I believe in a systems-based, individualized approach—prioritizing smart, safe progress and finding ways to train around injuries whenever possible. I’m most at home in the mountains or at a local brewery with my wife, Amber, and our two trail-loving dogs, Cedar and Baker.

How I Coach

✔ Data Driven
Objective metrics guide the process. Whether through performance testing, training logs, or movement assessments, data helps refine decisions—not replace coaching intuition.

✔ Principles Over Methods
Trends come and go, but sound training principles remain. Programming is built on fundamentals like progressive overload, recovery, and context—not gimmicks.

✔ Development Over the Lifespan
Training should evolve as you do. Whether it’s building a foundation in youth athletics, returning from ACL rehab, or staying strong after a joint replacement, the goal remains the same - sustainable progress through every season of life.

Why I Coach

I coach to teach—because understanding your body is the first step to taking ownership of it. I rehab to restore—the ability to move without fear, to return to what you love, and to experience life more fully. Movement, especially in beautiful and challenging environments, is one of the purest expressions of self. Helping others reclaim that expression—whether after injury, through training, or in pursuit of a goal—is why I do this work.

What Shaped Me as a Coach

  • 🧭 Finding Direction Through Range

    Andrew brings a broad base of athletic and coaching experience—ranging from combat sports and team-based athletics to barbell sports and mountain sport disciplines. This wide exposure has shaped his belief that movement capacity and performance are built through intelligent, adaptable training. His current focus leans into endurance and outdoor pursuits, but his background allows him to confidently work across a spectrum of goals and disciplines.

  • 🗻 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

    Andrew’s professional path has been defined by mentorship. He’s learned from clinicians in private rehab settings to performance leaders within U.S. Special Operations. These mentors shaped his approach to programming, rehabilitation, and long term athletic development—anchored in both evidence and experience.

  • 🤝 From Athlete to Advocate

    At his core, Andrew is a teacher. His coaching is built around education—equipping clients with the knowledge and tools to move better, train smarter, and stay consistent for the long haul. Whether you’re preparing for a race, recovering from injury, or just trying to train with purpose, Andrew’s approach is rooted in clarity, collaboration, and progress.

If you’re interested in working with Andrew, PT, don’t hesitate to reach out. He’s passionate about helping athletes recover, strengthen, and perform at their best. Email him directly to connect and discuss how he can support your goals.

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