Physical Therapy

I received my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2015. I currently practice at the Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic - Outpatient Physical Therapy.

I became a physical therapist after nearly a decade working as a researcher and teacher in the environmental sciences because I wanted to have a direct and tangible impact on human health and well-being. Physical therapy combines my interest in natural processes, mechanism and function with a desire to meaningfully improve the lives of others in a hands-on and proactive way.

In my practice, I treat a range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, including spine and joint pain, balance impairments, sports injuries, and post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation. I strive to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care in a respectful and compassionate manner to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

For more information about my practice or to schedule an appointment, please visit my Provider Profile.

For more information about my clinical, volunteer, and research experiences in physical therapy, please visit my LinkedIn Profile or check out my resume on Indeed.com. A summary of my work and volunteer experience in physical therapy is provided below.

PHYSICAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics. Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake Clinic. May 2015 - present

Full time physical therapist in outpatient orthopedic clinic focusing on the treatment of patients with a range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, including spine and joint pain, balance impairments, sports injuries, and post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation; emphasis on evidence-based, patient-centered care in a respectful and compassionate manner to individuals of all ages and backgrounds; state certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling.

Student Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics. Hand and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists. March - May 2015

Full-time student physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting, evaluating and treating a range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions; interventions included therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, pain control, balance and gait training, and patient education.

Student Physical Therapist - Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation. University of Utah Sugarhouse Health Center. Jan - Feb 2015

Evaluated and treated patients in outpatient neurological rehabilitation setting for recovery and management of neurological conditions including chronic stroke, TBI, and spinal cord injury.

Student Physical Therapist - University of Utah Student-Run Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic. Feb - Dec 2014

Provided free physical therapy services to underserved individuals for a range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Exercise Assistant - University of Utah Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic. May 2012 - December 2014

Directly assisted chronic stroke patients with prescribed exercise routines in group setting; measured patient vitals, stretched patients, performed transfers, and assisted with gait/balance training.

Secretary (Volunteer) - University of Utah Student-Run Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic. November 2013 - 2014.

Facilitated board communication and organization: created and distributed board meeting agendas and minutes; coordinated regularly with therapy director to follow up on action items; scheduled board meetings, site visits, and educational sessions; maintained website-based communication system

Student Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics. Salt Lake Regional Medical Center. May - July 2014

Full-time student physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting evaluating and treating a range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions; special focus on the treatment of spine and neck conditions with soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques.

Teaching Assistant - University of Utah Department of Physical Therapy. January - April 2014

Assisted with the hands-on instruction of first-year graduate physical therapy students in the techniques and theories of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

Research Assistant - University of Utah Department of Physical Therapy. September 2013 - January 2014

Assisted Ph.D. student with data collection and analysis in study of balance reactions in Parkinson's and elderly patients.

Student Physical Therapist - Inpatient Physical Therapy. TOSH – The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital. May - July 2013

Full-time student physical therapist in an acute care rehabilitation setting, evaluating and treating patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, including total hip and knee replacements, spine fusions and decompressions, ankle and foot fusions, and shoulder repairs or replacements; interventions included therapeutic exercise, gait and stair training, transfers and bed mobility training, patient and family education, and training with assistive devices and other rehabilitative equipment.