Bill Codd PT

Bill Codd is a native of Spokane, WA.  He graduated from the University of Montana in 1973 with a BS in Pre-Physical Therapy.  In 1976, he received his certificate of Physical Therapy from the Mayo Clinic, where he remained on staff for 2 more years.  He returned to Spokane and worked at the VA Medical Center for 7 years, treating a multitude of diagnosis including strokes, amputees and other musculoskeletal injuries.

In 1985, Bill helped establish the Physical Therapy Department at Manor Care-Spokane.  His focus was rehabilitation of orthopedic and neurologically impaired patients. 

In 1988, he opened B&B Physical Therapy and continues as an owner and therapist with his partner Mike Lauffer.  Over the last 20 years, he has mentored many students and young therapists.

Bill has a passion to treat patients of all ages with an exercise based program.  He strives to assist his patients in achieving their personal goals regardless of age.

He has had extensive training in biomechanics, orthotics and prevention and recovery from injuries.  Specifically, Bill has an interest in improving running mechanics to prevent injury and maximize efficiency.  He works closely with many of the local high school cross-country and track coaches on injury rehab and prevention.

On a competitive level, he was a high school state finalist in sprints and he was a member of the University of Montana track team that won the Big Sky Championship in 1972.  He has had a successful post collegiate track career, placing 5th in the National Masters track and field championships in 1992 in the 800 meters and winning the National Masters 800 meters in 1996.  Since that time, he has competed in in-line speed skating with a 2nd place age group finish in the 2003 Grand Prix Inline Skate Race in Duluth, MN.  He continues his involvement with high school and elite athletes locally.  Bill also enjoys bicycling, weight lifting and cross-country skiing.

His current plan is to compete in the 2008 National Masters Track and Field Championships which will be held here in Spokane.

Mike Lauffer PT

Mike is a 1988 graduate of Eastern Washington University. He is a native of Montana and attended Montana State University in Bozeman before making the move to the "Big City" of Spokane where he is currently an owner and therapist at B & B Physical Therapy. Mike began working at B & B Physical Therapy in 1997. In twenty years of clinical practice he has continued his education in the areas of Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics and Manual Therapy Techniques. He has developed special interests in running mechanics, bicycle fitting , performance enhancement and endurance sports performance. Mike has treated clients of all ages and abilities including seniors, injured workers,"weekend warriors", recreational athletes and age group competitors. He has treated athletes of all levels including High School, collegiate and professional athletes.

Mike is an avid runner, cyclist, triathlete and skier. He has competed in three marathons including the Boston Marathon in 2004. Mike enjoys road and mountain biking as well as bicycle touring. He is new to the sport of triathalons and is currently working on the sport of swimming. Nordic and Alpine skiing round out his winter activities. Mike volunteers with the Nordic Kids Program teaching young children to ski.

Lanaia Severino PT, DPT

Lanaia received a BS in Exercise Physiology from Eastern Washington University in 2003 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2006. During her undergraduate education, Lanaia ran cross country and track on a collegiate scholarship, where she placed multiple times in the 10,000 meter Big Sky Championships. She also graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1999, where she was a repeat state finalist in cross country and track. Lanaia has a strong interest in manual therapy, biomechanical assessment, and balance disorders.

Kirsten DeHart, PT

Kirsten received a BA in Biology from Whitman College in 1997, and a masters in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2001. During her undergraduate education, Kirsten swam and cross country skied earning All-American honors four consecutive years. She has worked at B&B Physical therapy since 2002 and enjoys all aspects of orthopedics. After having 2 children, she started Moms In Motion in Spokane in 2005. These teams of women train to compete in local events. Personal interests include triathlons, skiing, and home improvement projects.

Mary Ellen Anton PT, ATC .

Mary Ellen received a BS in Biology from The College of William and Mary where she played on a golf scholarship for four years. She also worked as a student athletic trainer with both the mens and womans athletic departments for four years. She then received a BS in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia and went on to be certified as an athletic trainer in 1986. Since that time she has spent over 20 years in out-patient orthopedics with special interest in treating TMJ, spine and incontinence patients. Personal interests include baking, camping and hiking with her family and dog.

Brion Reighard, P.T.

Brion received his B.S. degree in General Biology in 1990 from Fort Lewis College in Durango Colorado. He recieved his Master's degree in Physical Therapy in 2001. Since graduating he worked in an acute care setting for two years and outpatient care for the past four years. He began working at B&B in June of 2008. He was also a student athletic trainer for two years for the football , mens and womens basketball, volleyball and cross country teams. He enjoys all aspects of therapy, from orthopedics to the neurologically impaired population. He tries to make therapy as fun as possible while trying to reach your goals. His personal interests include biking, skiing, camping, fishing, and hiking with is wife and two boys. He has been racing mountain bikes and road bikes for over ten years ago and has recently started cyclecross racing.