Karen Howell, P.T. — Owner/President
Karen, originally from Eugene, Oregon, is majority owner and has been a physical therapist since 1983. She graduated from Pacific University's Physical Therapy Program in Forest Grove, Oregon. Her background includes program development and expansion with Vencor and the TMJ and Facial Pain Clinic at the Portland VA Hospital. Karen also developed the physical therapy program and was Director of Physical Therapy Services for Primary Health, Inc. in Boise, Idaho. She has specialized training from the Arthritis Foundation and in the areas of chronic pain, craniomandibular/TMJ problems, fibromyalgia, and pre and post pregnancy musculoskeletal conditions. Karen is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and a past Southwest District Chair and Legislative Committee Chair of the Idaho Physical Therapy Association. She and Tom live with their family in Meridian, Idaho.

Lisa Nelson — Office Manager
Lisa is our most excellent office manager and billing expert. She just celebrated her fifth anniversary with Howell Physical Therapy. She has over 25 years of experience in medical office practice and billing. She and her husband Gary are big NASCAR fans. They live in Boise.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T. — Owner/Vice-President
Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T. has returned to the clinic as of April 1, 2009. Tom has been a physical therapist since 1990, after receiving his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA. He is a Past-President of the Idaho Physical Therapy Association and has served as District chair and Government Affairs Liaison. Tom grew up in Philadelphia and is a big Phillies and Eagles fan.