team

BYT Creators

David Deppeler

Role: Founder, Trainer, Coach
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL

Kelly Reed

Role: Trainer, Coach
Location: Portland, OR

Kat Burns

Role: Trainer, Coach
Location: Eugene, OR

BYT Certified Coaches

These practitioners have rocked all 5 components of the Breathe Your Truth Coach Training program.

Caleb Dotson

Role: Coach
Location: TAI Spokane at Riverpoint, Spokane, WA

Ray Arreguin

Role: Coach
Location: TAI Downtown Portland, Portland, OR

Jennifer Tostenrud

Role: Coach
Location: TAI Cedar Hills, Portland, OR

Marilou Lamy

Role: Coach
Location: Kartii Physiotherapy, Vancouver, BC

Our Community…

locations with BYT certified coaches

Online

BYT (David Deppeler, Kelly Reed, Kat Burns)

Portland, OR

TAI Cedar Hills Physical Therapy (Kelly Reed, Jennifer Tostenrud)

TAI Downtown Portland (Ray Arreguin)

Eugene, OR

TAI Crescent Village (Kat Burns)

BC, Canada

Kartii Physiotherapy (Marilou Lamy)

Coppell, Tx

Go Sports Therapy (Amy Goddard)

Spokane, WA

TAI Spokane Physical Therapy at Riverpoint (Caleb Dotson)

Dotson Physiotheapy (Caleb Dotson)

organizations whose work we admire

Therapeutic Associates BreathWorks Program

North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy

ASPIRE an Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Institute

David fuses wisdom teachings, modern science, adult learning theory, and clinical experience to create rich, collaborative, team-learning experiences. Passionate about his partner, paddle board, labrador, and stretching his own thinking. Past lives: Executive Partner and Director of Clinical Education at Therapeutic Associates, TAI BreathWorks designer, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, breath work certifications through Better Physiology, Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences and The Oxygen Advantage. Holden Qi Gong and Les Mils RPM instructor certifications. College All-American swimmer. Physical Therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University.

Rooted in Physical Therapy, Yoga and Mindfulness teaching to empower the unfolding of one’s own ability for self-care. Passionate about reading, nature and little acts of kindness. Currently a staff physical therapist at TAI Cedar Hills Physical Therapy. Past lives: Chairman of the Board, Shareholder/Partner and Director of Cedar Hills Physical Therapy for Therapeutic Associates. Physical Therapy degree from Pacific University, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist. Breath work certifications from Better Physiology and The Oxygen Advantage. Collegiate All- American Softball player, Mother, Wife and Friend.

Kat energetically weaves together care, instruction, and humor. Balances orthopedic care, learning, teaching, and breath practices. Passionate about yoga, her paddleboard, her husband, and her cat Blink. Recent developments: a green thumb. Currently a physical therapist at TAI Gateway and TAI Crescent Village and faculty for Lane Community College. Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College, Certified Breathing Behavioral Analyst from the Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences, and manual therapy training from North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy. She has completed yoga teacher training from ZenSpot Institute and has worked with Outward Bound, and NOLS courses.

Caleb is passionate about helping people. He completed his doctorate in physical therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2015. Since then, he continues to develop an eclectic skillset, seeking to address the whole person rather than simply focusing on a specific physical symptom.

Caleb's post-doctorate education includes joint mobilization and manipulation training through North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMPT), Astym certification, and now Breathe Your Truth certification. He applies principles from pain neuroscience education, visceral mobilization, Fascial Distortion Method, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, and applied psychology.

Caleb provides in-clinic physical therapy at Therapeutic Associates' Riverpoint location in downtown Spokane. He also serves clients throughout the greater Spokane area though Dotson Physiotherapy, a mobile provider of health and wellness services.

“As a physical therapist, I am a teacher and a coach. I do not see my job as making someone better but educating and equipping them to reach their full potential.”

Ray is a graduate of Ohio University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy 2011 class. Since then, he has been on a continuous journey to deepen his knowledge of the human body and impairments that come with it. He became an orthopedic specialist in 2014 and completed his fellowship training in orthopedic manual therapy in 2019 through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. It was during his fellowship training that he was introduced to breath work and the powerful and beneficial effects it has. He completed the Breathe Your Truth coach certification program in 2021. He currently sees both orthopedic and breath-related patients at Therapeutic Associates Downtown Portland. He is also a faculty member in the TAI Orthopedic Residency and serves as the director for the TAI Mentorship Program. Outside of work, you can find him on his bike, mastering his own breathing practices.

Jenny earned both her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She has become an APTA certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Certified Manual Therapist (NAIOMT). In addition, she treats patients with balance and vestibular disorders and has completed her Concussion Management Certification (Evidence in Motion). These pair well with her Breath Your Truth Certification as both involve a lot of coaching and patient education.

Jenny currently sees orthopedic, vestibular and concussion patients at Therapeutic Associates Cedar Hills in the Portland area where she is also the clinic director. When not at work, Jenny spends her time running, skiing, reading, spending time with her husband, and trying to keep up with her two small children.

Marilou developed an early interest in the complexity of the human body. She employs a depth of experience in manual therapy, dry needling, strength training, breathing practices and Pilates. Past lives: Owner/associate of Action Sport Physiotherapy clinic in Mont-Tremblant, QC, Sport Diploma, Certificate of Advance Manual Therapy, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS/needling). Graduated from Laval University, QC but now lives in North Vancouver, BC, Canada with her husband and 3 children. She has guided elite athletes in world-class competitions, including the most recent Tokyo 2020 Olympics.