Meet the Team
Kayla Fleming, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
My name is Kayla Fleming and I am from Orange County, California. I recently got married last December and moved to Bremerton with my husband who serves as a corpsman in the Navy. I received my Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from Azusa Pacific University, then would go on to obtain my Associates degree at Stanbridge University for Physical Therapy Assistant, graduating in August 2023. As someone who is very active in my free time, I am passionate about coming alongside patients to help them improve their quality of life and get back to freely doing the things they are passionate about as well.
In my free time, you can find me playing volleyball, pickleball, playing competitive Roundnet, or sitting down with a good book.
Chico Atendido, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
My name is Chico, I was born in the Philippines and moved to San Diego when I was 14 years old. In 2010, my family and I relocated from Port Hueneme, California, to Silverdale, Washington, and I’ve been here ever since.
Before becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant, I proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee Equipment Operator. After my military service, I attended Olympic College and graduated from the PTA program in 2015. I then spent 10 years working at a Naval Hospital before joining Intecore Physical Therapy in November 2025.
My wife, Jennifer, is an LPN at the VA, and together we have three amazing kids. Kiana attends the University of Colorado Boulder, Kaden is preparing to enlist in the Marines, and Kyler is a high school senior. We also have a a cockapoo named Khloe.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy playing basketball and softball, hiking, mountain biking, ping pong, and, of course, eating snacks. My family and I also enjoy traveling whenever we get the chance. I’m a big fan of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners, and I’ve been a die-hard New York Knicks fan since June 3, 2026.
I’m passionate about helping people get back to doing the things they love and making therapy a positive and encouraging experience. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, healing from an injury, or simply trying to move better, I’m happy to be part of your journey.
Andrew Vertson, PT, DPT, ATC
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Andrew received his Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from California State University Fresno in 1991. He then earned his Masters degree of Physical Therapy in 1996 and his Doctorate degree of Physical Therapy in 2002 from Loma Linda University. He has also completed extensive post-graduate course work in orthopedic manual therapy through Kaiser-West Los Angeles and the Ola Grimsby Institute.
He has more than twenty-five years of clinical experience, and extensive continuing education in orthopedic physical therapy. During his career, he has worked with professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, in addition to numerous Olympic gold medalists as well as movie and television personalities.
Andrew’s main focus is returning his patients to life. This means helping the patient get back what makes them most happy! In his free time, Andrew enjoys cooking, flying as a private pilot, and traveling with his wife, Catherine.
Amanda, Patient Care Coordinator
Patient Care Coordinator
My name is Amanda. I'm originally from Houston, Texas and went to University of Oregon for college.
I moved to Seattle after graduating and met my husband who is serving in the U.S. Navy. We have two tuxedo cats named Pablo (Pooby) and KitKat. I am a girl of many hobbies, including: crochet, sewing, painting/drawing, baking, and hiking/exploring.
Alex, Patient Care Coordinator
Patient Care Coordinator
I'm Alex! I have a lot of pets: Norbert, a bearded dragon, Wasabi, a shiba inu, Lien, a leopard gecko and the cats Bruce and Ellen.
I like photography, crafting and collecting bones. Washington is home, though I've lived all over the US. My free time is usually spent playing videogames, but I do frequently have my nose in a book. I also write, mostly fiction, and attempt a yearly garden to various levels of success. My partner and I enjoy attending community events like First Fridays. I'm in the running for Most Tattooed in the office.
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