“In my years as a physical therapist, I’ve learned the importance of personalized care. When you come to Valley Rehabilitation, I’ll take the time needed to find out your concerns and fully explain your condition and treatment plan to you. I’ll teach you what you can do on your own to improve your quality of life and prevent future injury.”

Physical Therapy Degree: University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)

Community Health Degree: California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

Internships: Orthopedic Service, Kaiser Hospital, Panorama City, CA; Cardiac Rehabilitation, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Downey, CA; Orthopedic Service, UCLA Hospital, Los Angeles, CA; Acute Services, Holy Cross Hospital, Granada Hills, CA; Acute and Orthopedic Service, St. John’s Hospital, Santa Monica, CA; Children’s Amputee and Prosthetic Program, UCLA Rehabilitation Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rehabilitation Service, Exceptional Children’s Foundation, Los Angeles, CA

Continuing Education: Mulholland Growth Guidance Systems, Wheelchair Sports Seminar, Pelvic Girdle, TMJ Dysfunction, Cybex Advanced Seminars, Orthopedic Update, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Knee Bracing, Anatomy Review—Upper and Lower Extremity, Spinal Stenosis

Profession Association Membership: Arizona Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Private Practice Section of the APTA, Orthopedic Section of the APTA, Sports Medicine Section of the APTA, American Heart Association

“I truly care about every one of my patients, and I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to have helped as many people as I have. In return, I have a strong desire to give something back to a community that has given so much to me. That’s why I volunteer my time and services wherever and whenever I can.”

Athletic Screening: Annual testing, evaluation and consultation with prospective college and high-school athletes at Phoenix General Hospital

"I like to think that I practice 'people-oriented physical therapy.' I spend a considerable amount of time listening to the concerns of patients and helping them understand why I've recommended a particular therapy and what it will do for them."

MS: Physical Therapy, Arizona School of Health Sciences, Phoenix, AZ; Southwest Center of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

BS: Exercise Science, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Internships:  Aquatic, Desert Samaritan Aquatic Physical Therapy, Mesa, AZ; Orthopedic, Physician's Physical Therapy, Chandler, AZ; Wound Care/SNF, Desert Valley Care Center, Casa Grande, AZ; Orthopedic, Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, Casa Grande, AZ; Wound Care, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ; Orthopedic, Paradise Valley Hospital, Phoenix, AZ; Orthopedic/Industrial, Center for Musculoskeletal Medicine, Phoenix, AZ

Member: American Physical Therapy Association

"Advanced professional courses show my dedication to continued excellence. Keeping active in my profession allows me to collaborate and learn from the combined experience of my peers. When we meet, we discuss solutions to difficult cases, share new research, exchange effective techniques and generally build our base of knowledge in order to benefit you."

Continuing Education: Evaluation and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders, Orthopedic Neuro Update 2001, Evaluation and Treatment of the Golfer, Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for Urinary Incontinence, Electrical Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence, Examination and Rehabilitation of Knee and Shoulder, Functional Orthopedics