I grew up in Michigan playing outside, swimming in the great lakes, and competing in gymnastics. In high school, I played basketball, volleyball and golf. While playing basketball, I spanned my ankle right before playoffs, which prevented me from participating in the games. However, this experience sparked my interest in physical therapy and I volunteered to help the athletic trainer at school to learn some skills. This opened my eyes to how physical injuries affect all aspects of life and showed me the importance of being prepared to get back to what you love.

After graduating from the University of Michigan in 2007 with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy, I decided to become a traveling physical therapist in all settings around the country. Traveling helped me sharpen my skills with an array of different techniques, skill sets, and continued education. Continual travel to other states provided a broader scope of patient treatments and helped me become more efficient and effective with all types of therapy patients.

In 2017/2018, I received my certification for Dry Needling. Seeing how much Dry Needling can help patients reduce their pain and resume their normal activities quickly, made me want to incorporate it into my practice. I am focused on the best possible patient care and always have one-on-one consultation/treatments. I want every person I work with to feel like they can handle whatever life throws at them. Challenges are inevitable, and being ready for them takes consistent, hard work. I consistently encourage my patients to celebrate what their body can do and want to be on their team as they attack the hard stuff. Let’s do this together!