Back Pain Physical Therapy in Seattle, WA

We'll listen to your story, understand your goals, and explain how our holistic approach can help you get back to the life you love.

We'll identify the root cause of your back pain through movement analysis, manual assessment, and a deep dive into your lifestyle factors.

You'll receive expert manual therapy, customized strength training, and health coaching to eliminate pain and build resilience for the future.

Dr. Roy Parsons is a dedicated physical therapist who helps active individuals and those living with chronic pain reclaim their mobility and return to the activities they love. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of New England and holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from UC Santa Cruz, grounding his clinical approach in both scientific knowledge and compassionate care.

Roy specializes in working with lifters, fitness athletes and adults across the lifespan with chronic pain. His skill set is unique to people who place a high value on performance, longevity, and feeling at home in their bodies. With a deep understanding of movement mechanics, load management, and injury prevention, he bridges the gap between rehab and physical fitness. Whether you're recovering from injury or looking to optimize your training, Roy helps clients return to—and thrive in—the activities they love. 

Roy’s own experience with a high school knee injury—and the fear that came with not knowing if he’d get back to moving confidently—shaped his commitment to guiding others through recovery with confidence and clarity. As a lifelong athlete he understands the physical and emotional toll of injury, and he brings that insight into every patient relationship. He's especially passionate about helping people build resilience, regain agency over their bodies, and rediscover joy in movement—whether that's lifting heavy, hiking trails, or simply living pain-free.

Outside the clinic, you’ll find Roy training in CrossFit classes, hiking, or backpacking—staying connected to the lifestyle he encourages in others. He finds deep fulfillment in helping patients surpass their expectations and feels privileged to be part of each person’s unique journey toward healing and strength.

Dr. Stephanie Irwin is a passionate physical therapist who has been serving Seattle's active community since 2014. After earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Boston University, Stephanie knew that standard care wasn't enough—she wanted to be among the best and offer something transformative instead of transactional.

In pursuit of this vision, she became a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. Today, her specialized training in manual therapy, pain neuroscience, and health optimization allows her to deliver fast, lasting results with our clients at RISE.

Driven by her own journey through chronic back pain after a wakeboarding injury, Stephanie understands firsthand the frustration of living with persistent pain that other treatments couldn't resolve. This personal experience ignited her mission to create RISE with a different approach to healing—one that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms.

She has a special interest in lifelong athletes and treating complex chronic pain conditions, particularly working with dancers, runners, recreational lifters, former athletes, and women with pelvic floor dysfunction. Her own experience with injuries as an athlete, lifter, runner, and dancer gives Stephanie a personalized lens on what it means and what it takes to gain freedom from pain and to live a life you love.

Outside of the clinic, you'll find Dr. Stephanie on the dance floor, at run club, exploring hiking trails, or building community around equity and inclusion. She's often planning her next project or learning a new language in some corner of the world—because growth and curiosity fuel everything she does.