I hope this letter finds you happy and healthy! I have thoroughly enjoyed our time working together and it is therefore with great emotion that I write this letter today.  I will be departing from the East Salem Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy clinic on July 21st, 2016.  I will be continuing on with Therapeutic Associates as I pursue my dream of starting a new clinic in my own Portland neighborhood.  This move is very difficult for me.  I’ve grown very attached to this clinic, the excellent staff, the wonderful patients, and the community.  However, my wife and I are establishing our roots in PDX—we’ve purchased a house and are expecting our first child later this year!  As difficult as it is for me to leave, I can assure you that the same quality and personal experience will be maintained at the clinic.

Cody Lommen, a colleague of mine and a fellow doctor of physical therapy at our Keizer clinic, will be my successor.  As the new clinic director and a physical therapist at the East Salem TAI clinic, he will bring the knowledge and skill you should expect from our clinic in addition to a personality you will find both trustworthy and enthusiastic. He is eager to meet you!

You and I have developed a great bond through our time together as we explored your injury and chatted about our own personal lives each visit. It is this personal connection that makes going to work a pleasure.  Thank you for being such an enjoyable person to work with. Stay active and healthy!

Take care,
Jesse Frechette

Cody attended Pacific University, School of Physical Therapy in Forest Grove, OR and received his Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy with distinction, in May of 2012. He has spent his professional career serving the Salem/Keizer region. His clinical interests include orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, persistent pain, and vestibular rehabilitation, Cody is currently pursuing advanced certification through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

Cody was born in Adelaide, South Australia and moved to Oregon in 1989 at the age of five. Growing up he participated in track and field, soccer, and basketball. Cody attended Western Oregon University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

He ran the Portland Marathon and enjoys participating in a variety of running events. Cody has also volunteered in a number of Special Olympic events such as athlete screening and training. In his free time, Cody enjoys spending time with his two boys and wife, fly-fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, and running.

Our summer edition of our Therapeutic Outlook magazine released this week! This issue features personal stories from clinicians in our company, as they discuss their favorite summer activities.

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