Our Therapists
Extraordinary care is our ultimate objective and that is why we employ only the best physical therapists and staff. While therapy can often be challenging you can count on professional care and encouragement on your road to recovery.
Our passion is physical therapy, but our interests expand far beyond that. Our therapists are active in the community and Registered Physical Therapists, Inc. devotes a large amount of time volunteering our services in local High School athletics and more.
For more information read our therapist profiles organized alphabetically by office below:
Draper
Our Draper, Utah Physical Therapy office is located at 74 E. Kimballs Lane #200, Draper, Utah 84020. Our phone # is (801) 432-2070.
Joshua Harward, MPT, Director
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 432-2070
email: josh@rptutah.com
Elko, NV
Our Elko, Nevada office is located at 1501 Lamoille Hwy Elko, NV 89801. Our phone number is (775) 738-0818.
Jeffrey Eckert, DPT, Director
Jeffrey Eckert graduated from the University of Utah's Physical Therapy program in 2007. His internships included emphasis on orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, spinal cord injuries, and working with the geriatric population in a home health setting.
He has been employed with Registered Physical Therapists, Inc. since 2007. Jeff is an all-around sports enthusiast, with a passion for road cycling.
Contact Information:
Phone: (775-738-0818)
email: jeffeckert@rptutah.com
Riverton
Our Riverton, Utah Physical Therapy office is located at 12391 S 4000 W #210 Riverton, UT 84065. Our
Jared Suker, MPT, Director
Jared Suker graduated from the University of Utah’s Physical Therapy program with his Doctorate in 2008. He has been with RPT in Riverton since graduation.
He enjoys working with patients of all ages and conditions to provide them the best care possible. He was previously the Director of Home Health services for RPT and continues to treat patients in their homes to help themregain independence and function. He provides sports medicine coverage for athletes at Riverton High School. He performed extensive research in treatment of shoulder injuries as part of his Doctoral Project.
Jared grew up in Salt Lake and enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, golfing, snowboarding, and being with his family.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 446-0990
jared@rptutah.com
Mike Mathews, DPT, CSCS
Mike graduated from the University of Utah with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2011 and is excited to be one of the newest members of RPT's team.
Mike played collegiate baseball at the University of the Pacific and University of Utah. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has experience working with professional athletes in various disciplines. As a sports enthusiast, Mike enjoys all types of sports and loves to be outdoors.
Contact Information:
Phone: 801-446-0990
E-mail: mike@rptutah.com
Sandy
Our Sandy, Utah Physical Therapy office is located at 9720 S 1300 E #W200 Sandy, UT 84094. Our phone number is (801) 572-0690.
Larry Fullmer, PT, CEO, Partner
Larry is a native of Utah, growing up in South Jordan and graduating from Bingham High School. He has been involved in sports his whole life. After attending SUSC on a football scholarship, he graduated from the University of Utah's Physical Therapy School.
Larry has worked in private practice since graduating, and is the owner of Registered Physical Therapists, Inc. His interests include sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Larry is very active in the community with the Sandy Rotary Club and also serves as a board member for the Rocky Mountain Golden Gloves. He also is a referee for both amateur and professional boxing. In his spare time, you can find him in the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 572-0690
email: larry@rptutah.com
Steve Verhaaren, PT, OCS, COO, Partner
Steven R. Verhaaren graduated from the University of Utah's Division of Physical Therapy in 1994. Immediately following graduation, Steve started working for RPT and has served on the Board of Directors for RPT since 1995. In 1998, he became the Clinic Director of the Sandy office and started RPT's Industrial program shortly thereafter. Steve furthered his education in 2006 by completing studies which allowed him to earn his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Another professional interest for Steve is sports medicine, where he has volunteered sports medicine coverage to local high schools since 1994, and in particular, has helped Brighton High School's athletic programs beginning in 1997. He has enjoyed the association he has had with the various athletes and their families through the years.
Steve speaks Spanish fluently and enjoys time with his family, cycling, fly fishing, water sports, and other outdoor activities.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 572-0690
email: steve@rptutah.com
Stan K. Hirai, P.T.
Stan K. Hirai graduated from the University of Utah in 1991 and has been a Physical Therapist with Registered Physical Therapists, Inc. since then. Throughout Stan's tenure at RPT, Inc, he has worked in various capacities.
Currently, Stan is working at RPT's Sandy office as the Director of Wellness Programs.
Stan also enjoys his relationship with Skyline High School's athletic programs, where he has been providing physical therapy services for the Eagles' since 1995.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 572-0690
email: stan@rptutah.com
TJ Stevenson, DPT, Director
TJ completed both undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Utah, graduating from the Department of Physical Therapy in 2002. He took an opportunity to receive international experience in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation in Australia just prior to graduation.
TJ has been an RPT employee for 12 years, 7 of which have been as a licensed physical therapist. TJ has served as the clinical coordinator for continuing education for the past 5 years, assisting students in progressing clinical and practical knowledge regarding the field of physical therapy. His special clinical interests include foot and ankle pathology, shoulder and knee non/post-operative rehabilitation.
TJ is currently enrolled in the University of Utah's transitional doctoral program for practicing physical therapists and plans on completing advanced certification courses in orthopedic rehabilitation within the next 2 years as well.
As a Utah native, he currently resides in Salt Lake City with his family and 2 dogs. TJ enjoys snowboarding and surfing when conditions permit of course.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 572-0690
email: tj@rptutah.com
Brent Miller, MPT
Brent graduated from the Division of Physical Therapy at the University of Utah in 1999, and has worked at Registered Physical Therapists, Inc. since that time. Currently, he is the director of RPT's Holladay clinic. He provides care to patients with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. He has experience in treating all age groups from infants and children up to care of the elderly.
Brent also assists in RPT's sports medicine program, treating athletes from local high schools. In addition, he provides home physical therapy as part of RPT's home health service. Brent is also certified in the administration of functional capacity evaluations.
Brent enjoys the one on one interaction he has with his patients and gains great satisfaction as he sees them regain their health and function.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 572-0690
Email: brent@rptutah.com
Casey Bishop, DPT, ATC, PES
Casey is honored to be a new member to the RPT team. Originally from Maine, Casey received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Franklin Pierce University in 2011. She is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist. Casey has experience working with athletes and treating orthopedic injuries of all ages.
In her spare time, Casey enjoys snowboarding, playing soccer, running, biking, hiking the mountain trails, and of course cheering on her favorite New England sports teams. Go Sox and Pats!
Contact Information:
Phone: 801-572-0690
Email: casey@rptutah.com
South Jordan
Our South Jordan, Utah Physical Therapy office is located at 1868 W 9800 S #200, South Jordan, 84095. Our phone number is (801) 676-2210.
Drew Norwood, MPT, Director
Drew Norwood has been a physical therapist since August 2000. He graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in Dallas, Texas. He began working for Registered Physical Therapists, Inc. in September 2000 in the West Jordan clinic. In March 2005, he opened and became the director of the South Jordan clinic.
Drew is involved with doing Home Health physical therapy and enjoys the variety it brings. He has covered Bingham High School sports since 2001. He has attended many continuing education courses dealing with sports related injuries and rehabilitation, including the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and lumbar spine. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has been a member since 1998, while a student at TWU, and currently as a therapist.
Drew enjoys watching and playing all varieties of sports, mountain biking, hiking and being with his family. He has a desire to help people overcome their injuries and get back to what they like to do.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 676-2210
email: drew@rptutah.com
Jeanne Lajom, PT, Home Helath Director
Jeanne graduated from De La Salle University in 1998. She has worked for RPT since 2002, specializing in Physical Therapy for Women's Health. She treats conditions related to Pre and Post-partum, Incontinence, Pelvic Floor pain and weakness, and is CAPP (Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy) Certified.
Jeanne's hobbies include fishing, camping and photography.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 676-2210
Email: jeanne@rptutah.com
West Jordan
Our West Jordan, Utah Physical Therapy office is located at 1577 W 7000 #100 West Jordan, UT 84084. Our phone number is (801) 566-6301.
Scott Benson, PT, CMO, Partner
Scott Benson graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Utah in 1995. Scott has been working for Registered Physical Therapy since 1996, and became the Director of RPT's West Jordan office 8 years ago. He is also the Marketing Director for RPT and has been a Board of Director member for 8 years.
Scott has enjoyed working for RPT and his goal is to carry out the highest quality of care for his patients. His focus is general Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation. He enjoys the challenge each patient gives him and looks forward to positive outcomes.
He enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, tennis, and his new hobby, wake-surfing.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 566-6301
email: scott@rptutah.com
Greg Baker, MPT, Director
Greg Baker graduated from the University of Utah in 2003 with a Masters of Physical Therapy degree. In 2007 he went back to school to finish the requirements for his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He has specialized in outpatient orthopedics with Registered Physical Therapists, Inc. for the past six years and has donated his time and physical therapy resources to local high school athletes.
Greg spent three years directing RPT's home health division, three years directing RPT's Riverton office and is now the Director of RPT's West Jordan office.
Jason West, MPT
Jason West graduated from the University of Utah Physical Therapy program in 2002 with a Masters of Physical Therapy. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He is currently working on a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Utah. Jason is well rounded in comprehensive orthopedic physical therapy.
As a professional skier, he brings unique expertise to treatment of skiers of all abilities. He also brings experience to treating other outdoor athletes such as climbers, mountain bikers, runners, and kayakers.
Contact Information:
Phone: (801) 566-6301
email: jason@rptutah.com