Nicole Smyth PT, DPT, OCS

Director: Fairwood Physical Therapy

Clinic Director

Nicole has been a dedicated member of the Renton community and to Fairwood Physical Therapy for the past 5 years. In January 2010, she was honored to take on her new role as Director of Fairwood Physical Therapy continuing her service to past, current, and future patients.

Nicole is highly educated in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries with a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Washington.  She has continued her education by pursuing advanced certification in manual therapy through the North American Institute of Manual Physical Therapy as well as becoming a board certified Orthopaedic Specialist in 2009.  Along with her passion for her continuing her education, she also enjoys being active in both her state and national organizations. In 2009, she was elected by her peers to the Washington State Physical Therapy Association’s House of Delegates.  In addition, she has been published in The Journal of American Physical Therapy Association, Outdoor Northwest, and NW Runner.

Growing up in a military family, Nicole has traveled extensively but is now settled in Seattle with her fiancé and two dogs. She enjoys the outdoor activities the Northwest has to offer including biking, snowboarding, hiking, and wakeboarding. A competitive athlete, participating in local triathlons and running races, Nicole strives to bring this energy and passion to her work as a physical therapist encouraging health and wellness to her patients.