Physical Therapy Staff
Clinic Staff
Brett Hayes, MSPT
Clinic Director/Owner
Brett has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 1994. Brett graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon receiving his Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1991, and his Master of Science in Physical Therapy graduating with Pacific University’s Distinguished Graduate Award in 1994. As an undergraduate Brett was a collegiate football player including a Columbia Football Association All-Conference pick as an offensive lineman in 1990 for the NAIA Division II Pacific University Boxers.
After four years of clinical practice in the Portland area, Brett’s clinical highlights began to emerge as he relocated to Seattle and began a clinical affiliation with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. During this tenure, Brett had the opportunity not only to work with members of the Seahawks organization, but also professional athletes from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, and Green Bay Packers. Through this he also worked with athletes from several Division one colleges including the University of Washington and Stanford University. Upon relocating to Boise, he was also affiliated with the Boise Burn of the AF2 arena football conference in its inaugural season.
Brett’s clinical philosophies were influenced not only by upscale sports medicine, but greatly influenced by professional strength and conditioning coaches who helped him shape and mold a fusion of rehabilitation techniques and advanced sports training techniques. He was able to find a way to develop these strategies to be applicable to all abilities regardless of age or whether or not a person is athletic or even chooses not to be. Brett’s philosophy gives his clients the ability to not only rehabilitate their injuries but also to achieve a level of strength and fitness of which they thought was never attainable. The vast majority of Brett’s clients leave Gridiron not only free of their pain and dysfunction but are usually in much better shape than they were before their injury. Additionally the Playbook Circuit Training Program they are given the opportunity to take their progress to new levels and reach a level of fitness and mobility of which they never dreamed.
Gridiron is the culmination of a dream for Brett. His goals are to revolutionize the Physical Therapy and fitness industry to a more medically supported and athletically driven vision that will change the face of fitness, rehabilitation and health care as we know it. He invites you to take charge of your health and fitness on the cutting edge. On your first visit to Gridiron his passion to his vision is evident and you will be encouraged to reach your goals both in injury recovery and fitness in ways you never imagined.
Eric Tamura, DPT, ATC
Business Office Manager
Eric was born and raised in Boise, ID and received his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Idaho in 2007. He then went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR in 2011.
After graduation Eric worked in the geriatric setting in the state of Oregon, but has recently returned to the Boise area to pursue his true passion of working in the out-patient orthopedic setting. Eric has experience with varied musculoskeletal disorders, but has special interest in sports rehabilitation and treatment of the shoulder, knee, and hip. Professionally Eric wants to pursue advanced orthopedic training/specialization and plans to become a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
Eric is happily married to his high school sweetheart Andrea and is a pround new father to a baby boy named Parker. He enjoys playing/watching football and baseball, golfing, snowboarding, spending time with family and friends, and is an avid Seattle Mariner's fan.
Taylre Lamm, ATC
Business Office Manager
Taylre is a recent gradual from BYU’s Athletic Training program and is originally from Portland, Oregon. Aside from attending BYU on a full academic scholarship and her medical expertise with BYU’s athletic programs, she was also a starter on BYU’s nationally ranked Lacrosse team. Taylre will not only be doing clinical work but can be seen on the sidelines working Sports medicine for our local high schools.
Katie Webster, B.S.
Business Office Manager
Katie was born and raised in Boise, ID and graduated from Capital High School where she held a two time State Championship in Women’s Doubles. She was also a member of the chamber orchestra and played with the All State orchestra her sophomore and senior years. Upon completion of high school Katie attended Albertson College of Idaho where she was awarded a tennis scholarship. Katie was able to bring home 2nd place regional championships two years running while getting her undergraduate. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology as well as pre-engineering.
Katie has been involved in all aspects of the physical therapy field for over 3 years and truly enjoys the personal interaction with patients. She enjoys seeing them succeed with their therapy goals. She also enjoys being an active part of the community and currently she is a member of the Meridian Symphony.
About Our Titles
What Do Our Titles Mean?
Physical Therapist is a licensed health care professional who evaluates a patient's condition, establishes a treatment plan and administers the treatments. Physical therapists are trained to alleviate pain, improve mobility and function, maintain cardiopulmonary function and minimize disabilities resulting from injury, aging or disease.
Athletic Trainers prevent, examine and treat athletes' injuries. They also work with team doctors to provide physical therapy for athletes who are recovering from injuries and to show athletes how to build their strength and avoid further injury.
Personal Trainer is a person qualified to coach others on how to achieve a desired level of physical fitness which includes direction on exercises, weight lifting and dietary considerations.