Physical Therapy Journey
Education:
Bachelors in Physical Therapy, The Ohio State University, 1990
Master of Science in Orthopaedic Physical therapy, University of Miami, 1994
PhD in Education, Ohio University, 1999
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, 2005, Recertified 2015
Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher, 2010
Clinical Practice:
While practicing in the traditional clinical setting, I spent most of my time in Outpatient Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine with a special interest in treating people with spine pain. Now I particularly LOVE treating and empowering people that have chronic pain to care for themselves with yoga.
While my kids were little and on and off since, I practice in home health care working with elderly adults. Many people think that immobility and loss of strength comes naturally with age and they will "just have to live with it". This is just not true and we can age with strength and fearlessness. My “Build Better Bones” program comes from my time working with people scared of their diagnosis of osteoporosis.
My practice builds on these clinical experiences and for many years resided within yoga studios and recreation centers. Now all of my programs are offered virtually, whether working 1-on-1, attending LIVE classes, or participating in my “heal yourself” guided program. Learn more about my programs here.
Teaching and Research:
I spent 15 years teaching full-time in Physical Therapy Education and continue to each as an adjunct in 2 programs. I taught functional anatomy, therapeutic exercise, orthopaedic examination and treatment, clinical reasoning, research, and interpretation of imaging (X-ray and MRI) for students working toward a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Throughout my career I have taught Continuing Education courses for practicing clinicians at state, national and even international meetings on "Core Stability" and integrating yoga into practice. More recently I have taught functional anatomy courses for yoga teachers.
My research is focused on the outcomes and utilization of Physical Therapy for people with orthopaedic/musculoskeletal conditions. I am proud of my publication in PT Journal which continues to be cited in other health services research (most recently in 2022!).