I grew up in Mammoth Lakes, CA, where I was raised in fresh air and sports. I competed in and tried almost every sport that the tiny town could offer, which is where I found my appreciation for the body and its ability to heal. I continued on to college at San Diego State University, where I dual-degreed in Psychology and Kinesiology. I ran the SDSU Ski and Snowboard team and at one point was a National Champion in snowboarding.

I started my career in Physical Therapy after obtaining my doctorate at University of St. Augustine in 2009. I specialized in Orthopedics and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. I have been Adjunct Faculty for University of St. Augustine in their doctorate program and also for Mesa College in their Physical Therapy Assistant Program. I obtained board specialization in Orthopedics and completed all coursework for Pelvic Floor via Herman and Wallace. I love learning about the body and have an insatiable, sometimes annoyingly so, to always strive to be a better clinician.

I have started several programs within private clinics and the US Navy to assist with better care for the pregnant and postpartum mothers as well as the orthopedic population. For more than two years, I worked at the U.S. Navy’s Naval Amphibious Base, which allowed me to work with some of our finest athletes and special op forces (SOF), including Navy SEALs, EOD, and SWCC. I worked on research to bring more awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction in the orthopedic patient.

In my personal life, I’m a mom of two kiddos who keep me constantly moving and on my toes. I love to run, learn new hobbies, be outside in any capacity, and get back to the snow as much as possible, including forcing my children to learn skiing and snowboarding. Because I love to suffer and discover my limits, I have done adventure racing in my younger years, and now do half, full, and ultra marathons. Becoming a mom, as well as being a lifelong athlete (or at least trying to be), has made me the patient several times, in orthopedics and in the pelvic floor world.

I grew up in San Diego, California, where my love for movement began with dance classes and endless cartwheels as a child. I trained in ballet, jazz, and tap for nearly 10 years before shifting my focus in high school to volleyball, water polo, and track and field.

I went on to attend Saint Louis University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Biology. During college, I developed a passion for rock climbing as a member of the university's club climbing team and returned to dance as the Director of Choreography for the university's hip hop dance club.

I believe movement should be both empowering and enjoyable. I take a creative, detail-oriented, and individualized approach to treatment, partnering with each patient to restore function, build confidence, and help them return to the activities they love.

I’m a mom of two, a Physical Therapist, a landscape lighting business owner, and a lover of cooking, comedy, and conversations that probably could have ended ten minutes ago.

I’ve been out of PT school for more than 25 years. 😳 Still processing that math. I’m a true jack of all trades, still looking to master one. 😂 I’ve spent years in PT, fitness, and wellness, teaching, writing educational material, and collecting courses like other people collect shoes.

I love orthopedics and pelvic health, and I’ve never seen them as separate worlds. I’m a Fellow of Applied Functional Science, with extensive pelvic floor coursework, STOTT Pilates mat and reformer training from beginner through advanced, yoga certification, and training in visceral and craniosacral therapies. As my sister says, I can connect even a pinky strain to your pelvic floor. She’s exaggerating. Mostly.

There’s room here for laughter, hugs, encouragement, and tears when needed. Bring your questions, your awkward stories, and yourself. No need to tidy any of it up first.

I am from Sacramento and moved to San Diego to chase the sunshine and pursue my career in eyebrow tattooing. With that, I grew to love social media even more and helping other businesses grow their online presence. I have over 5 years of experience helping businesses grow, from restaurants to handbag resellers.  I found myself at My PT 2 Go to expand their online presence as well as wear the many hats of an Admin.