Heather Bridgham Ives, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Areas of Focus:: Vestibular System; Balance; Amputation Care; Falls Prevention; Neurology

Member: American Physical Therapy Association

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1 Practice Location

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District

https://www.peacehealth.org/locations/eugene/outpatient-rehabilitation-peacehealth-university-district?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=EUGE-022&utm_campaign=gmb

1200 Hilyard St Suite 300A, Eugene, OR 97401

Appointment Hours: 9am - 5pm

Translation services available upon request

About

Heather Bridgham Ives, PT, DPT

Heather’s treatment philosophy focuses on evidence-based practice, compassion, and respect for individual goals. She has experience treating patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, TBI/Concussion, Amputations, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Vertigo, Vestibular Hypofunction, and more. She is confident treating patients who are long term wheelchair users, those who are returning to walking, and individuals returning to high level activities like dance competition or hiking.

Professional Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Washington, Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency Based Course, Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1, PWR! Moves Certified Practitioner, Trained in L300 Go Bioness

Other Certifications

Certified Vestibular Physical Therapist with Emory University, PWR Moves Certified Parkinsons Specialist, STOTT Trained Pilates Instructor

Additional Interests

Heather is a dance instructor and started her career as a Pilates Instuctor. Her passion is connecting patients to community based long term exercise options so they learn to love exercise and stay consistent.