Our staff has a combined 30+ years of experience in physical therapy. Everyone on our team is actively engaged in developing their clinical skills to be the best clinicians possible for the patients who trust us with their care.
Each therapist has chosen to work at Cascade due to a strong interest in vestibular rehab, neurologic diagnoses, dizziness and balance issues, and works to hone their clinical reasoning and tool-kits in these niche practice areas.
At Cascade Dizziness & Balance PT, we provide 1 on 1 care in an hour-long session at every visit. We don’t shuffle our patients to work with aids for thirty minutes on a bike or with weights. If a treatment is needed, it will be supervised and performed by a licensed and motivated PT.
Our practice believes in interdisciplinary and collaborative care for the patients who need it. We maintain a healthy network of providers to whom we refer our patients when it is appropriate.
Whether it is rehab psychology, neurology, audiology, or otolaryngology, we seek to provide comprehensive advice within our scope, then refer on so that patients receive all of the medical management necessary to achieve positive outcomes given their current conditions.
About Us
Julie Grove, MPT
Alexa Burwell, DPT
Physical Therapist/Owner
Physical Therapist/Owner
Aaron Jeong, DPT
Physical Therapist
Amber Hasenmyer, DPT
Physical Therapist
John Li
Office Coordinator
Julie graduated with her Masters in Physical Therapy from California State University Fresno in 1997. Since 1999, Julie has practiced in the specialized field of vestibular and balance rehabilitation, an area of physical therapy she is deeply passionate about. She has extensive training and experience in this field, exclusively treating patients with dizziness, vertigo, disequilibrium, and fall risk for over two decades.
Julie completed the Herdman Vestibular Competency course in 2002, considered the “gold standard” of vestibular excellence in the balance community. In addition, she successfully completed the Vestibular Function Test Interpretation and Application to Rehabilitation in July 2004. She has continued her pursuit of understanding the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the central and vestibular systems by attending national conferences, regional case study rounds, and reviewing literature. Currently, Julie serves on the Vestibular Special Interest group committee for developing the “Clinical Practice Guidelines on Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction.”
In addition to starting three regional balance programs, Julie also helped initiate a local support group for those suffering from dizziness. She has instructed students of physical therapy, audiology, and occupational therapy as well as various physician groups in the core aspects of vestibular rehabilitation. Julie enjoys “cutting edge” vestibular and balance research and recently participated in the BrainPort clinical trials as principal investigator.
“Patients need to understand that their seemingly unusual symptoms of blurred vision, fatigue, elevated fight/flight sensations, and dizziness are all part of the expected symptoms of the invisible problem that can be a vestibular or central dysfunction.”
In her spare time, Julie enjoys recreating outside be it kayaking in the San Juan Islands, jogging Seward Park, waterskiing, playing touch rugby, snow skiing, or walking. She has coached kids athletics as well as “Girls on the Run” and is a member of Feet First, a Seattle based pedestrian safety advocacy group. She would love to see more kids walking and biking outdoors safely!
Associations & Memberships
- American Physical Therapy
Julie completed the Herdman Vestibular Competency course in 2002, considered the “gold standard” of vestibular excellence in the balance community. In addition, she successfully completed the Vestibular Function Test Interpretation and Application to Rehabilitation in July 2004. She has continued her pursuit of understanding the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the central and vestibular systems by attending national conferences, regional case study rounds, and reviewing literature. Currently, Julie serves on the Vestibular Special Interest group committee for developing the “Clinical Practice Guidelines on Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction.”
In addition to starting three regional balance programs, Julie also helped initiate a local support group for those suffering from dizziness. She has instructed students of physical therapy, audiology, and occupational therapy as well as various physician groups in the core aspects of vestibular rehabilitation. Julie enjoys “cutting edge” vestibular and balance research and recently participated in the BrainPort clinical trials as principal investigator.
“Patients need to understand that their seemingly unusual symptoms of blurred vision, fatigue, elevated fight/flight sensations, and dizziness are all part of the expected symptoms of the invisible problem that can be a vestibular or central dysfunction.”
In her spare time, Julie enjoys recreating outside be it kayaking in the San Juan Islands, jogging Seward Park, waterskiing, playing touch rugby, snow skiing, or walking. She has coached kids athletics as well as “Girls on the Run” and is a member of Feet First, a Seattle based pedestrian safety advocacy group. She would love to see more kids walking and biking outdoors safely!
Associations & Memberships
- American Physical Therapy
- Association Neurology Sections
- Vestibular Special Interest Group
- Balance and Falls Special Interest Group
- Private Practice Special Interest Group
Julie Grove, MPT
Physical Therapist/Owner
Alexa moved to Seattle from Southern Oregon in 2007 and has never looked back…while at Seattle University, she fell in love with the water and mountains of Puget Sound. Between a bachelor’s degree and returning to graduate school, Alexa worked in education, retail, coffee, and finally settled on a career in healthcare while working at the front desk at Cascade Dizziness and Balance PT! Alexa attended the University of Washington’s Physical Therapy program and worked as a PT in outpatient orthopedics for two years. In 2022, she returned to Cascade Dizziness and Balance Physical Therapy to pursue a specialized interest in vestibular PT. She became an owner at CDPT in spring of 2024 and continues to work clinically with patients with balance and vestibular issues, as well as with folks with orthopedic problems and pain. Alexa enjoys getting to know patients, building trust, and learning what motivates and inspires them in therapy. Her goal is always to help people get back to doing what they love.
Alexa spends time with her wife and two young kids outside of work - skiing, biking, running, and park-hopping through south and west Seattle.
Associations and Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy
- Private Practice Special Interest Group
- Vestibular Disorders Association
Alexa spends time with her wife and two young kids outside of work - skiing, biking, running, and park-hopping through south and west Seattle.
Associations and Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy
- Private Practice Special Interest Group
- Vestibular Disorders Association
Alexa Burwell, DPT
Physical Therapist/Owner
Aaron grew up in Federal Way, WA and attended college at Virginia Commonwealth University. He worked at VCU as an admissions counselor and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree there too. Aaron has experience treating both orthopedic and vestibular conditions. He received his Herdman certification in August, 2024. He is excited to continue to train in advanced topics in vestibular rehabilitation and to explore the intersection between the orthopedic and the neurologic.
Aaron’s current practice is influenced by his experiences in an outpatient neurologic clinic, inpatient rehab facility & at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. He carries his experiences as a part of his graduate program’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee into his practice, focusing on creating safe spaces for all.
In his free time, Aaron enjoys all things outdoors including running, hiking, biking, and skiing. He spends many of his weekends competing in disc golf competitions.
Aaron’s current practice is influenced by his experiences in an outpatient neurologic clinic, inpatient rehab facility & at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. He carries his experiences as a part of his graduate program’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee into his practice, focusing on creating safe spaces for all.
In his free time, Aaron enjoys all things outdoors including running, hiking, biking, and skiing. He spends many of his weekends competing in disc golf competitions.
Aaron Jeong, DPT
Physical Therapist
Amber grew up in rural Oklahoma and is a fifth generation Oklahoman. She received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998 where she was also a scholarship athlete on the University of Texas Longhorns Women’s basketball team. She received her Master’s in Physical Therapy degree from Texas State University in 2000 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in 2009. With 25 years of experience, she has worked in multiple settings including specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of vestibular disorders with over 10 years of treating patients with dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance exclusively. She also has extensive knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries.
After visiting Washington in 2012, she fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and decided to move to Seattle in 2013. Since moving to Washington, she has worked in outpatient clinics with a mixture of vestibular and orthopedic populations. Her approach to treatment places strong emphasis on individualized treatment plans, patient education and instruction, functional strength, postural and balance therapy, and core stabilization in a fun and relaxed environment. Her focus is on returning patients to their active lives with the tools and knowledge needed to maximize their function while minimizing symptoms and limitations. She feels this approach also improves patient commitment and understanding which allows individuals to feel more in control of their own outcomes and future management.
When not in the clinic, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest as much as possible, having developed a passion for walking, hiking and cycling around the Puget Sound, Olympic Peninsula, and the Cascades. She also continues to have a passion for sports of all types and recently has developed a love of playing Pickleball. She loves to travel and is an avid birder who is always looking for the next new species to add to her lifetime bird count.
After visiting Washington in 2012, she fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and decided to move to Seattle in 2013. Since moving to Washington, she has worked in outpatient clinics with a mixture of vestibular and orthopedic populations. Her approach to treatment places strong emphasis on individualized treatment plans, patient education and instruction, functional strength, postural and balance therapy, and core stabilization in a fun and relaxed environment. Her focus is on returning patients to their active lives with the tools and knowledge needed to maximize their function while minimizing symptoms and limitations. She feels this approach also improves patient commitment and understanding which allows individuals to feel more in control of their own outcomes and future management.
When not in the clinic, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest as much as possible, having developed a passion for walking, hiking and cycling around the Puget Sound, Olympic Peninsula, and the Cascades. She also continues to have a passion for sports of all types and recently has developed a love of playing Pickleball. She loves to travel and is an avid birder who is always looking for the next new species to add to her lifetime bird count.
Amber Hasenmyer, DPT
Physical Therapist
John grew up in the local area and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in biology. He plans on going to PT school in the future.
John's warm personality and exceptional organizational skills create a welcoming environment for patients. He efficiently manages scheduling, insurance verification, and clinic communications while ensuring smooth operations throughout the clinic. He takes pride in helping patients navigate their treatment plans, addressing billing questions, and coordinating with the clinical team to provide seamless care experiences.
When not at the clinic, John enjoys bouldering, cooking, birding, and thrifting.
John's warm personality and exceptional organizational skills create a welcoming environment for patients. He efficiently manages scheduling, insurance verification, and clinic communications while ensuring smooth operations throughout the clinic. He takes pride in helping patients navigate their treatment plans, addressing billing questions, and coordinating with the clinical team to provide seamless care experiences.
When not at the clinic, John enjoys bouldering, cooking, birding, and thrifting.
John Li
Office Coordinator
Julie graduated with her Masters in Physical Therapy from California State University Fresno in 1997. Since 1999, Julie has practiced in the specialized field of vestibular and balance rehabilitation, an area of physical therapy she is deeply passionate about. She has extensive training and experience in this field, exclusively treating patients with dizziness, vertigo, disequilibrium, and fall risk for over two decades.
Julie completed the Herdman Vestibular Competency course in 2002, considered the “gold standard” of vestibular excellence in the balance community. In addition, she successfully completed the Vestibular Function Test Interpretation and Application to Rehabilitation in July 2004. She has continued her pursuit of understanding the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the central and vestibular systems by attending national conferences, regional case study rounds, and reviewing literature. Currently, Julie serves on the Vestibular Special Interest group committee for developing the “Clinical Practice Guidelines on Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction.”
In addition to starting three regional balance programs, Julie also helped initiate a local support group for those suffering from dizziness. She has instructed students of physical therapy, audiology, and occupational therapy as well as various physician groups in the core aspects of vestibular rehabilitation. Julie enjoys “cutting edge” vestibular and balance research and recently participated in the BrainPort clinical trials as principal investigator.
“Patients need to understand that their seemingly unusual symptoms of blurred vision, fatigue, elevated fight/flight sensations, and dizziness are all part of the expected symptoms of the invisible problem that can be a vestibular or central dysfunction.”
In her spare time, Julie enjoys recreating outside be it kayaking in the San Juan Islands, jogging Seward Park, waterskiing, playing touch rugby, snow skiing, or walking. She has coached kids athletics as well as “Girls on the Run” and is a member of Feet First, a Seattle based pedestrian safety advocacy group. She would love to see more kids walking and biking outdoors safely!
Associations & Memberships
- American Physical Therapy
Julie completed the Herdman Vestibular Competency course in 2002, considered the “gold standard” of vestibular excellence in the balance community. In addition, she successfully completed the Vestibular Function Test Interpretation and Application to Rehabilitation in July 2004. She has continued her pursuit of understanding the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the central and vestibular systems by attending national conferences, regional case study rounds, and reviewing literature. Currently, Julie serves on the Vestibular Special Interest group committee for developing the “Clinical Practice Guidelines on Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction.”
In addition to starting three regional balance programs, Julie also helped initiate a local support group for those suffering from dizziness. She has instructed students of physical therapy, audiology, and occupational therapy as well as various physician groups in the core aspects of vestibular rehabilitation. Julie enjoys “cutting edge” vestibular and balance research and recently participated in the BrainPort clinical trials as principal investigator.
“Patients need to understand that their seemingly unusual symptoms of blurred vision, fatigue, elevated fight/flight sensations, and dizziness are all part of the expected symptoms of the invisible problem that can be a vestibular or central dysfunction.”
In her spare time, Julie enjoys recreating outside be it kayaking in the San Juan Islands, jogging Seward Park, waterskiing, playing touch rugby, snow skiing, or walking. She has coached kids athletics as well as “Girls on the Run” and is a member of Feet First, a Seattle based pedestrian safety advocacy group. She would love to see more kids walking and biking outdoors safely!
Associations & Memberships
- American Physical Therapy
- Association Neurology Sections
- Vestibular Special Interest Group
- Balance and Falls Special Interest Group
- Private Practice Special Interest Group
Julie Grove, MPT
Physical Therapist/Owner
Alexa Burwell, DPT
Physical Therapist/Owner
Alexa moved to Seattle from Southern Oregon in 2007 and has never looked back…while at Seattle University, she fell in love with the water and mountains of Puget Sound. Between a bachelor’s degree and returning to graduate school, Alexa worked in education, retail, coffee, and finally settled on a career in healthcare while working at the front desk at Cascade Dizziness and Balance PT! Alexa attended the University of Washington’s Physical Therapy program and worked as a PT in outpatient orthopedics for two years. In 2022, she returned to Cascade Dizziness and Balance Physical Therapy to pursue a specialized interest in vestibular PT. She became an owner at CDPT in spring of 2024 and continues to work clinically with patients with balance and vestibular issues, as well as with folks with orthopedic problems and pain. Alexa enjoys getting to know patients, building trust, and learning what motivates and inspires them in therapy. Her goal is always to help people get back to doing what they love.
Alexa spends time with her wife and two young kids outside of work - skiing, biking, running, and park-hopping through south and west Seattle.
Associations and Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy
- Private Practice Special Interest Group
- Vestibular Disorders Association
Alexa spends time with her wife and two young kids outside of work - skiing, biking, running, and park-hopping through south and west Seattle.
Associations and Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy
- Private Practice Special Interest Group
- Vestibular Disorders Association
Aaron Jeong, DPT
Physical Therapist
Aaron grew up in Federal Way, WA and attended college at Virginia Commonwealth University. He worked at VCU as an admissions counselor and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree there too. Aaron has experience treating both orthopedic and vestibular conditions. He received his Herdman certification in August, 2024. He is excited to continue to train in advanced topics in vestibular rehabilitation and to explore the intersection between the orthopedic and the neurologic.
Aaron’s current practice is influenced by his experiences in an outpatient neurologic clinic, inpatient rehab facility & at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. He carries his experiences as a part of his graduate program’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee into his practice, focusing on creating safe spaces for all.
In his free time, Aaron enjoys all things outdoors including running, hiking, biking, and skiing. He spends many of his weekends competing in disc golf competitions.
Aaron’s current practice is influenced by his experiences in an outpatient neurologic clinic, inpatient rehab facility & at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. He carries his experiences as a part of his graduate program’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee into his practice, focusing on creating safe spaces for all.
In his free time, Aaron enjoys all things outdoors including running, hiking, biking, and skiing. He spends many of his weekends competing in disc golf competitions.
Amber Hasenmyer, DPT
Physical Therapist
Amber grew up in rural Oklahoma and is a fifth generation Oklahoman. She received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998 where she was also a scholarship athlete on the University of Texas Longhorns Women’s basketball team. She received her Master’s in Physical Therapy degree from Texas State University in 2000 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in 2009. With 25 years of experience, she has worked in multiple settings including specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of vestibular disorders with over 10 years of treating patients with dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance exclusively. She also has extensive knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries.
After visiting Washington in 2012, she fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and decided to move to Seattle in 2013. Since moving to Washington, she has worked in outpatient clinics with a mixture of vestibular and orthopedic populations. Her approach to treatment places strong emphasis on individualized treatment plans, patient education and instruction, functional strength, postural and balance therapy, and core stabilization in a fun and relaxed environment. Her focus is on returning patients to their active lives with the tools and knowledge needed to maximize their function while minimizing symptoms and limitations. She feels this approach also improves patient commitment and understanding which allows individuals to feel more in control of their own outcomes and future management.
When not in the clinic, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest as much as possible, having developed a passion for walking, hiking and cycling around the Puget Sound, Olympic Peninsula, and the Cascades. She also continues to have a passion for sports of all types and recently has developed a love of playing Pickleball. She loves to travel and is an avid birder who is always looking for the next new species to add to her lifetime bird count.
After visiting Washington in 2012, she fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and decided to move to Seattle in 2013. Since moving to Washington, she has worked in outpatient clinics with a mixture of vestibular and orthopedic populations. Her approach to treatment places strong emphasis on individualized treatment plans, patient education and instruction, functional strength, postural and balance therapy, and core stabilization in a fun and relaxed environment. Her focus is on returning patients to their active lives with the tools and knowledge needed to maximize their function while minimizing symptoms and limitations. She feels this approach also improves patient commitment and understanding which allows individuals to feel more in control of their own outcomes and future management.
When not in the clinic, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest as much as possible, having developed a passion for walking, hiking and cycling around the Puget Sound, Olympic Peninsula, and the Cascades. She also continues to have a passion for sports of all types and recently has developed a love of playing Pickleball. She loves to travel and is an avid birder who is always looking for the next new species to add to her lifetime bird count.
John Li
Office coordinator
John grew up in the local area and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in biology. He plans on going to PT school in the future.
John's warm personality and exceptional organizational skills create a welcoming environment for patients. He efficiently manages scheduling, insurance verification, and clinic communications while ensuring smooth operations throughout the clinic. He takes pride in helping patients navigate their treatment plans, addressing billing questions, and coordinating with the clinical team to provide seamless care experiences.
When not at the clinic, John enjoys bouldering, cooking, birding, and thrifting.
John's warm personality and exceptional organizational skills create a welcoming environment for patients. He efficiently manages scheduling, insurance verification, and clinic communications while ensuring smooth operations throughout the clinic. He takes pride in helping patients navigate their treatment plans, addressing billing questions, and coordinating with the clinical team to provide seamless care experiences.
When not at the clinic, John enjoys bouldering, cooking, birding, and thrifting.
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