Runner & Family Resources

In an effort to develop the whole person, Whisper Running promotes the following resources and services for runners and families in our community.

SPORTS MEDICINE

Dr. Ally Bray is a primary care sports medicine physician at OHSU. She specializes in endurance athletes, particularly runners, and has expertise in management of musculoskeletal injuries, bone health, and energy availability. She serves as Team Physician for Lewis and Clark College and helps cover events such as the Portland Marathon and the Shamrock Run. In her spare time, she loves to run, especially on local trails. 

Nutrition

Cortney ran cross country and track at The University of Cincinnati. She now resides in Vancouver, WA, where she continues to race competitively. Cortney specializes in REDs (relative energy deficiency in sport).  She is dedicated to guiding runners in healing their relationship with food, fueling their bodies properly, and achieving their best performance. She holds a Bachelor’s in Nutrition from the University of Cincinnati and earned a Master’s in Public Health from Liberty University. 

PHYSICAL THERAPY

At Washougal Sport & Spine, Kyle is a leader in running rehabilitation & performance. He’s a certified running coach through RRCA and he will develop training programs to maximize the athlete’s performance. Kyle uses a bio-mechanical approach to evaluate the entire athlete through video gait analysis, movement screening, and sports specific testing. His approach is focused on detecting and correcting faults in movements before they effect performance.

Adria is a Physical Therapist who loves helping the injured runner get back to running as soon as possible. Her curiosity, as well as her thorough evaluation and thoughtful approach to care assures that each patient will receive specialized treatment. Adria will develop a specific program and plan of care to fit your unique goals while making sure to help you avoid any future injuries. She will leave you with tools to keep you running healthy and happy!

Sarah is a Sports Physical Therapist based in Vancouver, WA, who specializes in knee injuries and return-to-sport rehabilitation. Sarah has a passion for ACL recovery and believes that real recovery means returning to your sport feeling stronger than before. As the founder of Team Rally Sports Physical Therapy, Sarah uses objective testing and movement-based assessment to find the root cause of injury and build a clear, personalized path back to performance.

SHOES & APPAREL

foot traffic Vancouver

Sean is dedicated to coaching and helping people of all ages to get out and run! He can be found in the store, helping staff and customers, and is involved in every aspect of Foot Traffic operations. To ensure the bones in your lower body remain in proper alignment throughout your run, getting fitted in the right pair of shoes can prolong the health and life of your running career.

Education Consulting

OPTIONS ABOUND EDUCATION CONSULTING

Specialized services committed to comprehensive college planning, first-generation students, highly capable learners, student athletes and student artists (musicians, animation, dance), college applications to highly selective colleges.  Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in Clark County, Washington. In-person and virtual consultation services available.