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Last updated on September 30, 2008

Pushing Boundaries maximizes health, wellness and quality of life for individuals with paralysis through specialized exercise recovery therapy and wellness programs.

Description:
A local non profit recovery facility, Pushing Boundaries provides intensive recovery therapy for those suffering from injury, condition or disease resulting in paralysis. Clients participate in two or three day-a-week programs with staff educated in Exercise Science and personal training. These therapists utilize their knowledge in athletics to increase movement and stability.

History:
In 2001 a local businessman, Al Northrup, suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident. After years of trying to find a northwest facility that catered to the needs of people with paralysis. His vision to create a recovery facility was realized when he opened the doors to Pushing Boundaries in April 2005. Since it's inception, Pushing Boundaries has been receiving clients from all over the Northwest, with even international inquiries. Pushing Boundaries is funded by it's clients, private donations, corporations and foundations.

Contact people:

Tricia Lazzar, Managing Director, (phone), (email) Sharon Northrup, Co-Founder, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (425) 869-9482

Address:

4162 148th Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.pushing-boundaries.org

Directions:

- Head East of 520 from 405 or I-5 - Take the 40th Exit - Take left at light head over overpass - Take right on 151st - Turn into 3rd entrance of the Overlake Business center (Deli 2 sign) - Take first right. NextStepsNW is the 3rd entrance on the right. 4162 148th Ave NE. (faces 151st street)   Nearest Bus Stop: 148th and 40th , 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No

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