About Pick PT

Dr. Cordell Pickering was born and raised in the great state of Idaho, more specifically Idaho Falls. After graduating from High School, where he played football, baseball, and wrestled, he attended Utah State University for his undergraduate degree in Human Movement Science. Dr. Pickering completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ. Since high school, Cordell knew that he wanted to be a physical therapist and business owner. Pick PT is the realization of that desire.

Dr. Pickering has special interests in orthopedics, spine, sports, and vestibular rehab. During the last year of his doctorate, Dr. Pickering had clinical rotations at the following locations: Spine Rehab clinic in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Vestibular and Balance center in Idaho Falls, ID, and Acute Neuro Rehab/ ICU Neuro Rehab at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. Dr. Pickering also spends time helping to manage some of his family’s portable storage and towing businesses in Idaho Falls.  When Cordell is not in the clinic treating patients or assisting in family business matters, he loves spending time with his wife and three kids, soon to be four.  As a weekend warrior, Cordell likes to camp, fish, hike, play sports of every kind, and other outdoor recreational activities. He is excited to be a part of the Rexburg community and to help those around him.

Undergraduate

Utah State University Bachelor of Science

Physical Therapy School

AT Still University – Mesa, AZ, Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Specializations 

• Emory University certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation
• The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT)
• Dry Needling Certified (FDN)

License

Idaho State Board of Physical Therapy

Nate was raised in western Wyoming. He has four children, two boys and two girls, with his wonderful wife Audra, and two grandsons that are way more fun than his children ever were. Nate finished his undergraduate degree at Utah State University in 1995 and completed his Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) at the University of the Pacific in 1997. He went on to complete his transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2014 from the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions.

Nate has been with Pick PT since 2018 in a consultation role but has recently joined the Rexburg clinic as a full-time clinician. Nate earned his certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in June of 2010, his certification as a Spinal Manual Therapist from the International Spine & Pain Institute in 2012, and a certification in dry needling in 2018. In 2022 a certification in vestibular rehabilitation, He is currently working towards certifications in therapeutic neuroscience education and rehabilitation.

Nate’s previous work experience includes 15 years at RehabAuthority physical therapy in Idaho Falls where he worked with patients with various orthopedic injuries. He began his work as a physical therapist back in 1997 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, spine rehabilitation of acute, chronic and post-op varieties, as well as stroke and spinal cord rehabilitation.

Nate is very excited to continue combining his advanced orthopedic skills with Pick PT’s scientifically proven methods in the treatment of orthopedic injuries to help patients “live life moving.” When Nate is not in the clinic treating patients, he is likely to be hiking. He has “bagged” all of the nine 12,000+ foot peaks in Idaho and most of the Tetons. He is also an avid cyclist and the #1 grandpa in the world according to his grandsons. 

Specializations 

• Certified Vestibular Therapist (Cert. VT)
• Dry Needling Certified (FDN)
• The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT)
• Spinal Manual Therapist

Cris graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1994 with a Master of Physical Therapy degree.  She also received a bachelors degree in Exercise and Sports Science with an emphasis in Chemistry and Physical Science from NAU. Cris later earned a doctor of physical therapy from the University of Montana.   She has many years of experience in orthopedics and spine care, total joint rehabilitation, gait analysis, geriatric rehabilitation, and manual therapy.

Cris has a special interest in manual therapy techniques, regenerative medicine, and human performance in sports.  She believes that a positive attitude and caring atmosphere can assist patients in recovery and living life to the fullest.

As a native of Rexburg, Cris loves living in this area.  Prior to returning to southeast Idaho, she worked in a busy outpatient clinic in Utah that was heavily based in spine care and manual therapy using a mechanical diagnostic approach.   From a young age she was fascinated by human movement and the art of caring for others.  She has been privileged to participate in humanitarian efforts in west Africa to help teach healthcare workers some skills to rehabilitate those in their native communities.

Cris is the married mother of three children who are the loves of her life.  She has many personal hobbies including, ultra-marathon running, reading, mountain biking, snowboarding, cross-country skiing or anything else that takes place outdoors.

Dr. Trevor Dimond was raised in a small town known as Mahtomedi, MN, which is just outside the Twin Cities. Trevor grew up with a passion for sports, specifically Football, Basketball, and Track & Field. After high school  Trevor moved west to Cedar City, Utah to attend Southern Utah University (SUU) to pursue an athletic scholarship in Track and Field. After completing a year of undergraduate work Trevor chose to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, which took him to Florianopolis, Brazil. There he became fluent in Portuguese, grew a passion for serving others and helping those in need. Following his mission Trevor returned to Cedar City to complete his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. While attending SUU, Trevor met and later married his beautiful wife, Shawni.

In 2012 both Trevor and Shawni graduated from Southern Utah University, Magna cum Laude. Trevor went on to obtain his doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Ut. He graduated from Rocky Mountain University in 2014 with a Faculty recognition award, for his outstanding performance throughout the DPT program.

Dr. Dimond has extensive rehabilitation experience with geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, and more specifically spinal rehabilitation. He is currently pursuing certifications in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) and Vestibular Specialist (CCVT) with future plans to open another Pick PT Physical Therapy clinic. When not at work he loves to spend time with his wife and not 1, not 2, but FIVE kids. They love to camp, swim, go sledding, and play family games together. Dr. Dimond is extremely excited to join the Pick PT family and to provide care for and serve the people that walk through the doors.

Dr. Dillon Wray and his family are excited to finally be back home in Southeast Idaho where he was born and raised. Dr. Wray graduated from Rigby Senior High School and later went on to serve an LDS mission in Asuncion, Paraguay where he learned and is now fluent in Spanish. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree of Exercise Physiology from BYU-Idaho followed with graduate school at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. He has a passion for sports, especially baseball, which ultimately led him to pursue a career in Physical Therapy.

Dr. Wray had clinical rotations during the last year of his doctorate program at the following locations: TOSH Neuro – Intermountain Outpatient Neurotherapy services and Acute Inpatient Trauma ICU at Intermountain Medical Center both of which were in Murray, UT. He spent his final rotation here at Pick PT Physical Therapy and is excited to be able to return!

When not in the clinic, Dillon enjoys many hobbies including custom woodworking, camping, hiking, fishing, and playing sports and loves spending time with his beautiful wife Ashley and 4 children any chance he gets. He is excited to be back and anxious to give back to the wonderful community of Rexburg and soon-to-be Rigby!

Specializations 

• Certified Vestibular Therapist (Cert. VRS)
• Dry Needling Certified (FDN)

Tyler was raised in a Navy family and was raised on the coasts of Annapolis, Maryland and San Diego, California. His father was a sports medicine physician for the Naval Academy sports teams and that is where Tyler’s interests in rehabilitation really started. After completing his undergraduate degree of Exercise physiology, He went to Rocky Mountian University of Health Professions where he obtained his Docotorate of Physical Therapy degree.

Specializations 

• Dry Needling Certified (FDN)

Sheldon Hunting was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He has always taken pride in physical fitness. In high school he was physical education student of the year. Later, this pride for physical fitness developed into a passion for the anatomy and physiology of the human body; as he describes he likes to “nerd out” about this subject. He is an Idaho State University cum laude graduate with an associate degree in Applied Science.

Sheldon has experience in home health, geriatrics, pediatrics, inpatient, and outpatient. He plans on expanding his knowledge by getting certifications in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, strength and conditioning, and fascial distortion.

Sheldon has many hobbies, but competitive mountain biking is his favorite. He has had grassroot sponsorship from Trek and in 2019 he placed 5th overall in the Montana Enduro Series in pro male for mountain biking. Other hobbies include skate boarding, art, photography, cross country skiing, cliff jumping, and hiking.