Our Team

Stephanie Yakobina, MA, OTR/L, CHT

Hand Therapy supervisor

Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 1994 at McGill University in Montreal, Canada and completed a Hand Therapy Fellowship at Texas Woman’s University in Houston, Texas in 1998. She has been a Certified Hand Therapist since 2001 and received her Master’s degree in Advanced Hand Therapy at Texas Woman’s University in 2009. In 2007, she was the recipient of the Presidential Award, the President Gold Award, and the Outstanding Committee Member Award for her contributions to the American Society of Hand Therapists. Stephanie has had the incredible opportunity of being mentored by some of the best hand surgeons in the country. She has been a hand therapist for over 20 years and still loves what she does. She is fascinated by the complexity of the hand and the challenges it presents during the healing process. She loves the science of hand therapy, the problem solving that it requires on a daily basis, and the opportunity to empower her clients through education. Stephanie believes that it is her professional responsibility to provide clinically relevant care. Her treatment philosophy is based on her years of experience and evidence-based practice. Stephanie works diligently to make each and every session worthwhile. She expects her clients to learn something new and make gains each therapy session. Stephanie believes that it is crucial to maintain close relationships with physicians in order to provide individualized care. Her ultimate goal as a hand therapist is to be an advocate for her clients and to provide a relaxed and encouraging environment that supports successful outcomes. Outside of work, Stephanie loves to work out, bike, hike, travel, organize, and spend time with her family. She began working with Proliance in 2012.

Sheila Yakobina, MA, OTR/L, CHT

Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Sheila always knew she wanted a career that was both scientific and creative. She received her Bachelor of Science in OT (1994) at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and completed a Hand Therapy Fellowship (1998) and Master’s degree in Advanced Hand Therapy (2009) at Texas Women’s University in Houston, Texas. She has been a Certified Hand Therapist since 2001. In 2007, she was the recipient of the Presidential Award and the President Gold Award for contributions to the American Society of Hand Therapists. Sheila joined Proliance Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation with her sister in 2012. She believes that when clients understand their anatomy and the inner workings of the body (yes, she is a self-proclaimed nerd), they heal better, faster, stronger. When asked what she would do if she won a million dollars, she answered that she would keep working and helping clients lead more meaningful lives…and eat more cheese. She believes that though having an injury is no fun, hand therapy can be. In her spare-time, she loves exploring the outdoors with her family, spending happy alone hours working on her middle grade novel, experimenting in the kitchen, and staying active (gym, yoga, and biking).

Denise Clark, OTR/L, CHT

Denise graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a degree in Occupational Therapy in 1991. She obtained advanced training and education in the area of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation by completing a Hand Therapy Fellowship at Seattle Hand Rehabilitation Clinic in 1993. She became a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 1997. She grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii and goes back often to visit her parents and siblings. Denise has a particular interest in treating traumatic injuries and post-surgical cases to include fractures, dislocations, arthritis, wounds, and tendon and nerve lacerations. Denise has primarily worked in outpatient hand therapy clinics in Seattle and on the Eastside. She has worked as a hand therapist for Proliance Surgeons since 2008. In her free time, Denise’s favorite thing to do is spending time with her family. She also enjoys walking her dog, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, going to the gym, and reading.

Carol Chapelle, MOTR/L, CHT

Carol is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota and her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Washington. She specializes in post surgical, repetitive stress and workplace injury rehabilitation. She has advanced training in structural integration which complements her whole person approach to patient care. Her favorite part of being a hand therapist is supporting her clients return to the activities they love. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cross country skiing and cooking for friends and family.

Dani Tirpack, MSOT, OTR/L

Dani graduated from Dominican University of California with a Master of Occupational Therapy Degree in 2024 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from University of Utah in 2019. She discovered her passion for hand therapy after recovering from her own hand injury. Through her personal experience and education, Dani found her passion and interest in hand therapy where she values the dynamic balance between the science of anatomy, rehabilitation, biomechanics and creativity. She utilizes these approaches to support her clients to return to their meaningful occupations. Dani has worked as a hand therapy aide for over two years and also successfully completed her level II fieldwork rotation in hand therapy in San Francisco. Dani recently moved to Washington state because the mountains were calling her! In her free time, she participates in yoga, meditation, and exploring near and far trails by hiking, backpacking, running, or mountain biking.

Shawna Berry, COTA/L

Shawna graduated from the University of Texas with an AA in Occupational Therapy (1987) and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nevada Reno (1994). Shawna joined Proliance Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in 2016. She is ASTYM-certified in soft tissue therapy and has worked for more than sixteen years exclusively in hand therapy. She has a particular interest in the treatment of post-surgical hand care and fractures, as well as non-operative conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. In addition, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient, hand therapy, general acute and subacute rehabilitation; this has enabled her to develop a comprehensive view of healing and recovery. Shawna returned to hand therapy after time away to care for her twins, including her special needs child. She enjoys cycling, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

June Burns, COTA/L

June graduated from the University of Washington in 2007 with a Bachelor of Art degree in Sociology and then went on to graduate from Green River Community College in 2014 to become a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. Her career started in skilled nursing working with the geriatric population where she was able to hone her interpersonal skills as a therapist and gained a client centered approach. She has been working in hand therapy and has been a part of the Proliance team since 2017. June is passionate about helping people get back to their lives and what they love doing. Outside of work, June loves reading, staying active, and anything that makes her laugh.

Kyle Woo, COTA/L

Kyle graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science before completing his Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute in 2022. Kyle loves the holistic approach of Occupational Therapy and the difference it can make in people’s lives. His fascination with hand therapy grew from volunteering at a hand therapy clinic in high school. His passion was so strong, he volunteered there for 10 years. Kyle believes that therapy is more than just following the biomechanical approach, it is about getting clients back to what is important and meaningful to them. He joined the Proliance team in 2022. In his free time, Kyle enjoys performing and circus arts.