Kari Lasco-Sanders
PT, DPT

Kari was raised in Idaho Falls, ID. She attended Washington State University for her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of Utah. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Idaho Physical Therapy Association.

Kari's work experience includes acute care therapy at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls and orthopedic outpatient therapy. She has enjoyed joining the Back and Neck Specialists team and is excited for its future endeavors.

When Kari is not in the clinic treating patients she is spending time at her cabin with her husband Jeff or enjoying outdoor recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, and mountain biking.

To contact Kari by email: kari@rehabauthority.com

Nathan Hunsaker
PT, MSPT, Cert. MDT

Nate was raised in western Wyoming. He has four children, two boys and two girls, with his wonderful wife Audra. Nate finished his undergraduate degree at Utah State University in 1995 and completed his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) at the University of the Pacific in 1997.

Nate has been with RehabAuthority since 2006 and is excited about his progression as a physical therapist during that time.  Nate earned his certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in June of 2010 and is currently pursuing his certification in manual therapy through the International Spine and Pain Institute.

Nate's previous work experience was on the acute rehabilitation unit at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls where he worked for 9 years. Nate has always been exceptionally interested in geriatric orthopaedics, geriatric therapeutic exercise, and stroke and spinal cord rehabilitation.

Nate is very excited to continue combining his advanced orthopedic skills with RehabAuthority's scientifically proven method in the treatment of back and neck rehabilitation to help patients "feel good again." When Nate is not in the clinic treating patients, he is likely to be hiking. He has currently "bagged" about twelve peaks in the surrounding area of 12,000 ft. or higher. He is also an avid cyclist and trail runner. When he has some quiet time he likes to fiddle around on the violin and piano.

To contact Nate by email: nate@rehabauthority.com

Chris Rigby
PT, DPT

Chris Rigby grew up in Heber City, UT. While attending Wasatch High School, he worked at a fitness center and adjoining physical therapy clinic, in which he first discovered his love for physical therapy.

He attended Southern Utah University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 2008. In 2011, he completed his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University in Spokane. During an affiliation with a RehabAuthority clinic in the Treasure Valley, Chris was attracted to the company’s drive for excellence, professionalism, and fun atmosphere. He takes great satisfaction in putting his knowledge into action and helping people get back to enjoying life, pain-free.

Chris and his lovely wife, daughter, and two sons reside in Ammon, Idaho. He loves to be outdoors, whether running, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, bouldering, camping, hiking, or playing basketball.

To contact Chris by email: ChrisR@rehabauthority.com