Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Mary
Certifications & Training
- Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy
- PORi Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy)
Interests & Specialties
- Rehabilitation from all cancer related surgeries
- Breast surgeries (including breast reconstruction)
- Head and neck cancer surgeries
- Oncology based exercise programs
- Cancer related fatigue
- Post radiation tissue changes
- Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy
- Lymphedema risk reduction and management
Get to Know Me
My patients can expect that they will receive a full body approach to their care. I take great pride and responsibility in being a part of an individuals care team. Whether this be communicating with their providers or coordinating care with other therapists. My patients can expect that I will get to know them, listen to their story and develop a care plan that addresses their goals and lifestyle. I advocate for early referral to physical therapy for all patients who have been diagnosed with cancer in order to help mitigate some of the long-term side effects from treatments. That being said, patients can still benefit from physical therapy even years after active cancer treatments.
What I love about my profession is constantly learning from my patients and other providers. I am fortunate to practice in a community that fosters positive working relationships between all providers in order to achieve the best possible care for the patients. I love helping patients discover all the things they can do while they navigate a cancer diagnosis.