Edge Physical Therapy cuts ribbon
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MOSES LAKE — Erica Crafts, DPT, founder of Edge Physical Therapy in downtown Moses Lake, cuts the ribbon at the clinic’s new digs at 213 Beech St. Surrounding Crafts, from left, are Sarah Villasenor, communications administrator; Ashley Roessler, PTA, CPT; Chad Crafts, DPT, MS, CSCS; and Chrystal Flerchinger, administrative assistant.
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