Meet your providers

The people behind your care.

Our therapy team works together to give you personal, consistent care from your first visit through your last.

Brian Topham, physical therapist and owner of Colville Physical Therapy

Owner & physical therapist

Brian Topham, PT, DPT

Brian is the owner and operator of Colville Physical Therapy. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University in Provo, Utah, where his clinical experience built his expertise in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.

Brian grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and met and married his wife, a Colville native, during his undergraduate education in 2011. After graduating from physical therapy school, Brian and his family made the move to Colville to accept a position at the clinic. In his spare time, he loves to fish, play sports, watch Kentucky basketball, and spend time with his wife and kids.

Brian specializes in sport, surgical, and chronic pain related injuries.

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Rocky Mountain University
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a Spanish minor, Brigham Young University

He speaks fluent Spanish and is an Eagle Scout.

Our therapy team

More providers, one team.

Brian works alongside our other providers on site, and together we cover sports, surgical, and work-related rehabilitation.

Jonathan Steele, athletic trainer and certified ergonomist

Athletic trainer & certified ergonomist

Jonathan Steele, ATC, LAT, CEAS II

Jon is a licensed athletic trainer and certified ergonomist who received his education and training from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has provided athletic training services to various Colville High School sports teams, as well as strength and conditioning training to the TRIBE softball team.

Jon was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he grew to love sports and competition. That passion helped him win multiple football state championships and a national championship with BYU rugby. Jon and his family moved to Colville in July of 2016, and he enjoys being outdoors with his family, athletics, and working with his hands on do-it-yourself projects and old trucks.

Jon specializes in concussion rehabilitation and work-related injuries.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

He is a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist II through The Back School of Atlanta and currently serves as the offensive and defensive line coach for the Colville High School football team.

Athletic trainer

Kate McKern-Gumm, ATC

Kate earned her Master's in Athletic Training in 2023 from the University of Idaho. She developed a passion for rehabilitating sports injuries after years as an injured athlete herself.

Kate was born and raised in Colville and now lives here with her husband and three dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, reading, cooking, sports, and being near the water.

Kate specializes in acute, orthopedic, and sports injuries.

Education

Master's in Athletic Training, University of Idaho

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