Our Staff

Julie DePaul, PT, BCB-PMD

Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction
Julie has lived and worked in Bellingham since graduation in physical therapy from California State University at Long Beach in the late 70’s. She developed her expertise in orthopedics, women’s health and chronic pain management while working at St. Joseph Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital, Visiting Nurse Association, and Northwest Physiotherapy Associates.

In 2004 Julie opened Healthy Focus Physical Therapy in order to focus her care on women’s health conditions. Julie’s pursuit of knowledge for the most effective treatments for women’s health conditions has led her to study the pelvic floor complex, biofeedback, the organs of the pelvis and abdomen, craniosacral therapy and nerve manipulation.

Professional Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Women’s Health Section of the APTA
National Vulvodynia Association
International Pelvic Pain Society
Interstitial Cystitis Association

Specialty Training
Osteopathic Manual Therapy
Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction
Pregnancy
Incontinence of bladder and bowel
Chronic Pelvic Pain, male or female
Visceral Manipulation
Craniosacral Therapy
Nerve Mobilization                                                                                                              

Karen Nellessen, DPT

Karen Nellessen

Karen’s professional interests include orthopedics, manual therapy and developing home exercise programs specific to each individual’s need to facilitate and learn self-management of symptoms.

She graduated from Carroll College in Waukesha, WI with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2007. She started her PT career as a traveling therapist and landed in Bellingham, WA first, continuing on to several other states including Virginia, Wisconsin and New Mexico. She has experience in acute care and orthopedic care.

Professional Education
Treatment of Pelvis, Sacrum and Spine using Muscle Energy Technique
Craniosacral Therapy
McKenzie Training for the Lumbar Spine
Spanish Speaking

Kate Tomlin, PTA, LMP

Kate Tomlin

Kate joined Healthy Focus Physical Therapy in 2009. She is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant and Massage Therapist. She is passionate in her pursuit of professional education and developing treatment skills. Currently she is studying craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation and women’s health.
Kate is a lifelong Bellingham resident. Committed to giving back to the community she offers free massages at events like Run Like a Girl and the Bellingham Bay Marathon. She teaches Pelvic Floor Workshops at Joy of Pilates.

Professional Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

Continuing Education
Visceral Manipulation
Craniosacral Therapy
Peripheral Neuropathy Rehab
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Myofascial Release                                                                                                                                                                               

Foot & Ankle Complex 

UE Manual Therapy 

Spinal Manual Therapy

Cindy Seldal

Cindy Seldal

Cindy is our Office Manager and multi-tasker extraordinaire. She will assist you with scheduling  and answer your individual insurance questions. She is usually the first person you speak with at Healthy Focus PT.