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Services

Rehabilitation

NorthPark Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia focuses on patient-centered rehabilitation. With our in-house rehabilitation gym, we utilize a comprehensive approach to physical, occupational, and speech therapies. By doing so, our team can work together with the patient to achieve the highest results possible. In addition to an exceptional in-house rehabilitation team, NorthPark Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is partnered with an outstanding team of physicians to ensure the most desired outcomes for each patient are achieved. NorthPark Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is pleased to offer rehabilitation by highly qualified and licensed personnel.

Comfort Care

Our skilled nursing facility offers a variety of conveniences and amenities to make NorthPark Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia as homelike and comfortable as it can be both for the patients and their families. We offer services in our facility that include individualized attention and care from our experienced and skilled nursing staff such as assistance with activities of daily living from simple guidance with dressing to complete care for all your loved ones’ needs. NorthPark Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia also provides our patients with an activities program run by our activities director, social services for our patients and families as they navigate through their journey of long-term care living, and more. Our goal is for our residents to recover from medical conditions with dignity while receiving the quality, compassionate care they deserve.

Our Therapy Team

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Gentry Shaffer, PT
Director of Rehab, Physical Therapist

Gentry is a Physical Therapist Assistant with six years of experience in skilled nursing facilities and pediatrics. She currently serves as the Director of Rehabilitation at North Park Health and Rehabilitation, where she is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive environment for both patients and her therapy team.

Gentry is passionate about helping patients regain their independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve meaningful goals throughout their rehabilitation journey. She believes the best outcomes come from compassionate care, strong communication, and a collaborative team approach.

Outside of work, Gentry enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and making memories with those closest to her.

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Evyn Akers, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Evyn, PT, DPT, earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Arizona in 2020 before pursuing her passion for rehabilitation and earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Midwestern University in 2025.

She has a strong interest in working with individuals with neurologic conditions and is passionate about helping patients improve their mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. She takes a patient-centered approach to care, focusing on individualized treatment plans and meaningful, functional goals. She enjoys building strong relationships with her patients and families and creating a supportive environment that encourages progress and confidence throughout the rehabilitation process.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and spending time with her dogs.

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Jennifer Navarrette, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant

Jennifer is a motivated and compassionate first-year Physical Therapist Assistant who takes pride in building positive relationships with her patients and encouraging them throughout their rehabilitation journey. Proud to call Arizona her home, she is grateful for the life she has built here and for the many people she has had the opportunity to meet along the way. Jennifer’s goal is to help each individual maximize their physical abilities, regain confidence, and achieve the highest level of independence possible—all while providing encouragement and a smile every step of the way.

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Gilbert Flores, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant

Gilbert is a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with over three years of experience helping patients recover and regain confidence in their bodies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Arizona State University and a PTA degree from Pima Medical Institute. Passionate about guiding people back to themselves—or toward a stronger, more confident version of who they can be—Gilbert finds purpose in every step of the healing process. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, weightlifting, and going to ASU football games. His faith in God, along with his love for his wife and son, remains the foundation of his life.

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Brooke Moreno, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Brooke Moreno, MOT, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist with 12 years of experience working with individuals in skilled nursing and transitional care settings. She is passionate about helping people regain independence, build confidence, and return to the activities that are meaningful to them. She takes a compassionate, personalized approach to care, meeting each person where they are and supporting them throughout their journey toward greater independence and quality of life.

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Chivvon Bonilla, COTA
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Chivvon Bonilla is an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant with more than 11 years of experience helping individuals improve their independence, functional abilities, and overall quality of life. Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse patient populations across skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health, school-based, pediatric, and hospital settings.
Chivvon holds an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Health Sciences, continuing to expand her knowledge and commitment to the healthcare field.

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Meredith Murphy, COTA
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

I have been working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2015. I truly enjoy helping individuals regain their independence and get back to the activities that are meaningful to them. I believe that even small steps toward greater independence can make a big difference in a person’s quality of life, and I am grateful to be part of that journey.