Clients frequently ask me why I became a Physical Therapist. This is my story, and I’m sticking to it: I realized half-way through my undergraduate degree at Arizona State University that I needed a career working with my mind and my body. With a lot of hard work and very little sleep, I completed my business degree, all the required pre-PT courses, and was accepted to Northern Arizona University for Physical Therapy graduate school.

In 1994 I graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy. Since then I have worked in outpatient orthopedic, home health and industrial rehab settings. 26 years of clinical experience, continuing education, and life have led me to my passion: helping clients move and feel their best using fascial stretching, manual therapy, therapeutic movement and exercise, and dry needling.

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy being in the kitchen cooking and fermenting, and helping my husband with our “urban homestead.” I also like spending time with our three young adult and teenage children and our 2 dogs. And sometimes I sleep!

I was 14 years old when I decided on a career in healthcare. It was after touring the physical therapy department at a large Phoenix hospital that my aspirations to become a physical therapist began.

Years later, I moved away from Tucson to pursue my Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of New Mexico.

Early in my career, I had a special interest in working with individuals who had experienced head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and strokes. It was then that I sought specialized training and became certified in Adult Neurodevelopmental Technique.

After working in the field of physical therapy for a number of years, I decided to further my education. It was my goal to always work at my highest capacity in order to provide the best outcomes for my patients. I completed my Transitional Doctorate from the University of St. Augustine in Florida in 2008. Along with my doctorate, I also became certified in manual therapy.

On a personal level, I have always had a vigorous interest in exercise. I have participated in and completed three triathlons, and I currently cross-train in weightlifting, swimming, bicycling, and hiking in the beautiful Rincon Mountains.