Staff

Jeff Evans, PT, FAAOMPT

Physical Therapist

Jeff was raised in Anchorage since the age of five and returned in 2000 after completing his physical therapy degree. He played hockey competitively growing up in Anchorage.

Expertise:
Jeff has worked completely in outpatient orthopedics in several local clinics before opening Alaska Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC in June 2004.

Jeff is an Orthopedic Manual Therapy Resident and Fellow through the Ola Grimsby Institute and enjoys treating all spinal, extremity and craniomandibular pain/temporomandibular joint dysfunction and headaches. Jeff has had direct education with Mariano Rocabado, PT one of the first PT’s to focus treatment in the craniomandibular and craniocervical region. Jeff has completed advanced studies with the international CRAFTA program, Craniofacial Therapy Academy. Including interest in treating clients with cervicogenic headaches, complex knee and shoulder injuries and spinal pain. 

Jeff is certified in Dry Needling through Myopain Seminars.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology and minor in psychology, Seattle University, 1996
• Masters in physical therapy, Eastern Washington University, 1999
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy

Interests:
Hockey, mountain biking, fat tire biking.

Michelle Dreeszen, PT, DPT, OCS.

Physical Therapist

Michelle moved to Alaska in 2011 and joined the AKPTS team in 2016. 

Expertise:
Michelle earned specialty in orthopedics as an APTA Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) in 2013 and completed OCS renewal in 2023, as well completed an Orthopedic Manual Therapy residency in 2015 with the Ola Grimsby Institute.  

She also specializes in vestibular rehabilitation for treatment of clients with dizziness, vertigo, post-concussion syndrome, BPPV and cervicogenic (neck-associated) dizziness with headache management.

Following the birth of her two sons, she developed further passion in pelvic floor rehabilitation completing APTA pelvic health certification in urinary stress and urge incontinence and pelvic pain rehabilitation. She has completed Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist coursework with Dr. Sarah Duvall (PCES) for safe exercise progression during and after delivery. 

She believes that restoring confidence in movement, strength and mobility will empower others to achieve lifelong changes in function and pain reduction in orthopedics, reduction of dizziness and in pelvic health. 

Education: 

• Bachelors in Science (BS) in Psychology from University of Illinois in 2005 
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Duke University in 2009

Interests:
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, interior design, planning trips, traveling, exploring food around the world, camping and chasing after her young sons with her husband.

Shauna Boquist, PT, MSPT

Physical Therapist

Shauna was born and raised in Anchorage and joined the AKPTS team in summer 2017 and has been practicing outpatient orthopedic physical therapy for over 20 years.

Expertise:
Shauna has a vast experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has a strong interest in manual therapy and completed a Residency in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2016. She is Dry Needling trained through Myopain Seminars. Shauna has advanced education in pelvic health from both the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Level 1 and Level 2 and Sarah Duvall’s Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist course (PCES). Effectively treating pelvic pain, urinary stress and urge incontinence, and treating pre and postpartum mother’s.

Shauna’s other clinical interests include sports rehabilitation including treating runners, skiers and hockey players. Vestibular rehabilitation for individuals with complaints of vertigo, dizziness, post-concussion, balance deficits and cervicogenic dizziness.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Health Science from The University of Arizona, 2001
• Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University, 2005

Interests:
Running marathon, cross country and downhill skiing, playing women's ice hockey, hiking, and fly fishing.

Peter Sablove PT, MPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Peter arrived in Anchorage in 2020 with his Fiance’, Jessica, their dog Nori, and two cats Ricky and Maisie. They decided to call Alaska home and have since adopted an additional dog, Kozu, and cat, Pablo. He was born and raised in San Diego, California. Peter joined the AKPTS team in 2021.

Expertise:

Peter started his career as an inpatient acute physical therapist at Scripps Hospital Encinitas, San Diego. In 2011 transitioned to outpatient orthopedics. Peter is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the APTA, with advanced training in manual therapy techniques through the Learning Movements Orthopedic Physical Therapy Seminars. Peter is certified through Myopain Seminars Dry Needling Program as a CMPT/DN. He is furthering his education with the Cranio Facial Therapy Academy (CRAFTA), advanced treatment and management of patients with temporomandibular and craniofacial dysfunctions and pain.

Peter’s professional interests are sport rehabilitation of athletes and weekend warriors, along with craniofacial pain and temporomandibular joint dysfunction therapy.

Education:

• Bachelors in Psychology University California Santa Barbara, 2004
• Masters in Physical Therapy California State University Long Beach, 2010

Interests:
Mountain Biking, fat tire biking, expedition kayaking, skiing, Long Distance Thru hiking. Culinary Arts, fishing, surfing.

Gregory Lancaster, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Gregory was born and raised in Georgia and moved to Anchorage to join AKPTS in 2023.

Expertise:
Gregory started his career in Tampa after school in an outpatient sports medicine clinic. He has since worked in other sports therapy and orthopedic office settings. He finished his PT school career with emphasis in manual therapy courses and currently working towards his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification. He is also certified in dry needling through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine.

Gregory’s other clinical interest are sports rehabilitation, post-operative care therapy for the knee, hip, ankle, shoulder and spine. As a former college swimmer he enjoys treating swimmers and the overhead athlete. As a CrossFit athlete he enjoys treating fellow CrossFitter’s who would like to return to their active lifestyle or compete.

Education:

• Bachelors of Exercise Science from The University of Georgia, 2014
• Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2017

Interests:
Swimming, running, hiking, fishing, skiing, backpacking/camping, CrossFit, photography.