Kimberly Casinelli recently joined New Motion Physical Therapy on Bainbridge Island, and will be teaching on gyrotonic equipment. She has been a studio owner and teacher for the past 13 years. Her approach is intended to educate students so that they may have greater ease of motion in their bodies in all aspects of their daily lives.

Casinelli holds certifications in all of her disciplines along with a certificate from the University of California — San Diego in health and fitness science and is a certified personal trainer through the American Council of Exercise. read more »

VCA Olympic Animal Hospital welcomes Dr. William Riley to its practice. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2000. He worked in the Houston area for a year and a half before moving to the Dallas area to join the staff of VCA-Preston Park Animal Hospital in January 2002. He accepted the position of medical director at VCA-Olympic Animal Hospital in July.

Dr. Riley will be available for appointments starting Aug. 31 and can be reached at (360) 692-0919.

Kitsap Bank announced that Matthew Kover has joined the bank as senior vice president and manager of its mortgage loan division. Kover has twenty years of banking experience, and is a graduate of San Jose State University and the Pacific Coast Banking School.

“Matt is an accomplished banker who is well-respected in the community,” notes Steven Politakis, Kitsap Bank executive vice president/CCO, “We are confident in his ability to lead our mortgage team and provide our customers with the highest level of service.”

After interviews, and all requirements were met, Dr. Eric Miller was selected to become one of the chiropractors of the U.S. Open Championship at Pebble Beach, Calif.

“What an experience!” Dr. Miller states. “To be able to work with these top caliber athletes is not only rewarding personally, but professionally as well.”

The Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC) presented Douglas Berger, of Silverdale with the organization’s highest level of achievement, the Tom Gorman Award, named for APIC’s founding executive director. Norman E. Nabhan, APIC president, presented the award on June 15, during APIC’s Annual Educational Conference.

In thanking APIC for the award, Berger said, “To receive an award given by your peers in honor of Tom Gorman is truly the highest recognition that I could get.” read more »

Linda Doehne of Kitsap Physical Therapy, has received the Physical Therapy Advanced Proficiency Award. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Recognition of Advanced Proficiency Program recognizes PTAs who have achieved advanced proficiency through education, experience, and leadership and as part of the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant team in a specified area of work. Doehne is recognized for her specialization with Geriatrics. read more »

Founder of Global Tattoo Orthotic Prosthetic Innovations (GTOPI), Dan Horkey has completed a custom restoration design on a prosthetic limb for a US Armed Forces Ranger commissioned by Brooke Army Medical Center.

Reach GTOPI at (360) 895-1976 or danhorkey [at] gtopi [dot] com.

Kitsap Bank announced that Linda Fritsch, senior commercial lending assistant and training coordinator, has been named Employee of the Second Quarter. Fritsch has been with Kitsap Bank since 1997.

She was recognized for her attention to detail when preparing loan files, creating and maintaining a tracking system for loan administration, and her exemplary customer service skills.

“Linda is a valuable asset to the Kitsap Bank team,” stated Steve Politakis, executive vice president and CCO. “She has an infectious positive attitude and is willing to go above and beyond to get the job done. We are pleased to recognize her for her outstanding efforts.”

Laura Zander, with Add to Heart Photography, was featured in the August issue of Rangefinder, a national monthly magazine for professional photographers. read more »