Christopher W. Nixon-Kleweno, PT

Christopher Nixon-Kleweno is a Licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Ergonomic Specialist with 32 years of experience in multi-disciplinary, outpatient care. He is well-versed in a broad range of PT programs, treatments, and modalities, including McKenzie and SFMA trained.

Chris graduated from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He then went on to complete his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.

Chris started with Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in 2022 and primarily works at the NWOS Physical Therapy on North Division. Prior to joining NWOS, he was the Northside Team Rehab Clinic Director at The Spine Team for 6 years and Owner/Director at Summit Rehabilitation in Spokane Valley for 14 years.

His hobbies include fishing, bow hunting, gardening, and stressing out during Cougar games. In his spare time, he enjoys recovering from stressing out over Cougar games, spending time with his children and grandkids, and traveling.

Qualifications

Education

Washington State University, Pullman, WA—Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA—Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Professional Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Certifications

• Certified Ergonomic Specialist