Physical Therapy:
Titonath Dith, PT, DPT
Dr. Titonath Dith was born in Cambodia and came to the United States when he was five years old. He has lived in San Francisco and Brooklyn. He has traveled to Europe and Asia and is proud to call the Seattle area home. He is also grateful to be living the American Dream that his parents have worked so hard for.
Dr. Dith has a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Binghamton University; a combined Bachelor’s of Health Sciences, a Master’s of Physical Therapy degree from Touro College, and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Temple University. He has been a Physical Therapist since 1998 and has worked in Sports Medicine, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and Home Health Care. He has received awards for being the “Face of Gentiva”, in providing care the Gentiva way and “Physical Therapist of the Year” for home care in Washington State.
As a therapist, he enjoys the challenges that clinicians face every day in treating a variety of impairments. These range from neurological and orthopedic conditions, traumatic injuries, vestibular rehabilitation, and post surgical recovery. He believes in treating others as he would like to be treated. It is his pleasure to work with you in achieving your goals.
Dr. Dith is a board member of The Dith Pran Foundation which provides scholarships to Cambodians in rural areas to attend college. The philosophy is that a more educated community makes for a better world.
In his spare time he enjoys sports, the outdoors, gardening, movies and spending time with family, especially his three boys.
Daniel Hirata, PTA
Danny was born and raised on the beautiful island of Oahu, HI. He then moved to Omaha, NE where he graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor’s degree of Arts in Psychology. After graduating, Danny worked as a Physical Therapy Aide in Nebraska before making the move to the PNW. Danny graduated from Pima Medical Institute in January 2019 and is now a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. His long term goal is to obtain his Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Danny always knew that he wanted to work in the healthcare field because he enjoys working with others and knows that he is making a positive impact on patients’ lives. Danny became interested in working in the physical therapy field after having to drive both parents to their physical therapy appointments and being able to watch their sessions. He was amazed to see their progression through physical therapy and was happy to see his parents get back to their usual activities of daily living. Now, he wants to be able to use his set of skills and knowledge to help others get back to their normal daily lives.
On his free time, Danny enjoys biking, hiking, skateboarding, hanging out with friends, trying different foods, doing anything outdoors; playing volleyball, baseball, basketball, and soccer. He also enjoys cheering on the Seahawks, Mariners, and Celtics.
Massage Therapy:
Eric Heidel, LMP
A native Californian, Eric grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. He lived in New York City for about a year shortly after college before moving back to California, then moved to the Seattle area about eight years ago.
After attending Humboldt State University, he embarked on a career in IT, working as a consultant all over the country and the world. In 2003, Eric realized that the corporate world was not for him, and began looking for a new opportunity.
Massage had been a long time hobby, and it seemed only natural to turn it into a healthier career, both for himself and others. In 2006, it became a full time occupation. Eric firmly believes that many people live with unnecessary pain and restriction in their lives, a situation that can be improved through massage.
Out of the office, Eric pursues bicycling, woodworking, and is an avid reader.
Administrative:
Nicole Massa, Billing Specialist, Claim Reconciliation and Insurance Verification
Nicole brings a high level of customer service to Atlas. She has been with the company since day one and understands the importance of a strong and dedicated team, without which the growth of the company would not be possible. She enjoys watching patients heal under the care of our devoted staff. She has extensive knowledge in insurance benefit verification, workers compensation authorization, auto claims and private insurance as well as, pre-authorization and authorization for continued care. With a high level of organization and efficiency, she takes care of all the administrative, managing and billing needs.
Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington and continues to be an avid Husky fan. As a native of Seattle and a sports fan, she enjoys cheering on the Seahawks, the UW Huskies and the Mariners and you’ll often find her in the crowd at one of these games. Sharing her time between Washington and BC, Canada, Nicole loves the outdoors and being active. She especially enjoys exploring the great Northwest while hiking with her husband and beloved dog and Atlas mascot, Winston. She enjoys fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. In her free time she loves cooking and trying out new- healthy recipes, gardening, going for walks, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Roni Thomas, Statements, Collections and Medical Records
Roni brings many years of experience in the insurance and billing field here at Altas. She handles all insurance estimation of benefits, patient statements, and medical record requests. With her Certified Nursing Assistant license, she also helps as an aide in assisting therapists with hands-on patient care. She knows the importance of every form of patient interaction, starting from when the patient walks in the door, to working hands-on with the patient, to answering questions regarding their health insurance. She enjoys being the person with an answer or solution for any questions that a patient may bring to her.
Roni has continued education towards obtaining her degree in Medical Information Technology and enjoys bringing her new knowledge to the clinic. The most important part of her life is raising her 4 wonderful children. In her free time, Roni and her children love going to the beach in the summer, as well as canning fruits and vegetables and making jam, along side her grandma. She enjoys finding new adventures for her and her children to go on!
Neeti Dutt, Administrative Assistant
Neeti brings many years of customer service experience to Atlas. She enjoys interacting with patients and taking care of their needs. Neeti received her Medical Administrative Assistant diploma from Everest College in Everett, WA so she has knowledge of insurance, scheduling, patient to doctor correspondence and is very efficient in taking care of administrative needs. With her friendly and helpful attitude, she is ready and prepared to answer any questions that a patient may have and she’s always willing to help them in any way she can. Neeti enjoys being a team player so she works hard at making sure the clinic runs smoothly.
One of the most important and enjoyable things to Neeti is raising her three wonderful children. She enjoys exploring new places with her husband and children. And she loves cooking, watching movies, shopping and spending time with her family.
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