I have always had a nurturing and caring spirit; gravitating towards jobs and activities where I could help others. I also love the human body, how it works, and is intricately put together. When looking at possible career fields as a high school student, physical therapy seemed to be the perfect fit for me! Practicing in outpatient physical therapy has allowed me the joy of helping others reach their goals and dreams.
Education:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of North Dakota
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Specific to Human Biology, Chadron State College
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- Advanced Topics in the Examination, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Shoulder and Knee
- IAOM Wrist Course
- Vestibular Certification
- A Systematic Approach to Examination, Diagnosis, and Manual Therapy of the Wrist Part 1
- Diagnosis and Management of the Elbow
- Practical Blood Flow Restriction
- SFMA Certified
- CAPP-OB Trained through the APTA
- Certified Work Saver (industrial testing)
- Certified Trigger Point Dry Needling (TPN)
- Graston Trained
- Certified Cupping Therapist
- Specialized in Vertigo/Vestibular
- Evaluation and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac: method and approach
- Pre-placement screening
- Effective Therapeutics of common Upper and Lower Extremity Conditions
- Intro to Vestibular Rehab
- Low Back Pain 101
- Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Techniques of the Lower Quarter
- Cervical and Thoracic back rehab
- Donatelli”s Pathophysiology and mechanics of the shoulder
- Mechanics of the Lower Kinetic Chain
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Level 1
- Cervical decision-making and manual Therapy Management and Treatment of TMJ and upper Cervical Spine
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Level 2
- Muscle Energy Techniques for the Spine, Pelvic Girdle, and Ribs
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Level 3
- Running Injuries
- Introduction Level Functional Dry Needling
- Advanced Level Functional Dry Needling
- Graston Technique
- Harnessing the Diaphragm/Pelvic Floor position for Rehab and Fitness
- Spinning Beyond the Basics – Advanced Vestibular Rehab
- The Foot and Ankle
- Diagnosis and Management of Acute Lumbar and SI joint
- SFMA Level 1
- Cupping Therapy
- Clinical Exam and Manual Therapy of the Elbow
- Kevin Wilkes: Online and Live Certificate
- Diagnosis and Management of the Thoracic Spine
- Modern Management of the Older Adult
- Differential Diagnosis and Musculoskeletal Management of the Foot and Ankle
Professional Society Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Member of the Wyoming Chapter of APTA
- Chief Delegate for Wyoming Chapter, APTA House of Delegates 2009-2012
Community Involvement:
- Active participant at Living Rock Church, MS for Wyoming
Hometown: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Family: Rex and Barb (parents)
Hobbies: Triathlons, running half marathons, travel medical missions, reading