Energetic and empathetic with proven ability to lead teams and enhance patient care. Possesses deep understanding of rehabilitation practices and utilizing strong patient education/communication skills. Committed to improving patient outcomes and fostering collaborative environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
Cratos Performance and Fitness
01.2014 - Current
Work with self pay clients as a bridge from post surgical physical therapy to return to gym workouts.
Target strength, balance and agility gains to safely return to specific recreational activities.
Co-founder
PT Partners LLC.
08.2008 - Current
Wrote, produced, and promoted women's health exercise program, Hab-it: Pelvic Floor.
Pelvic Rehabilitation Telehealth
PT Partners LLC.
01.2010 - 01.2017
Educated women through www.hab-it.com website, focused on pelvic floor exercise and education through written and video educational pieces as well as telehealth appointments.
Partnership
AthletiCo
07.2003 - 04.2005
Facility Manager
AthletiCo
03.2001 - 04.2005
Supervised staff of 15 in day-to-day activities.
Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
Coordinated emergency response efforts during crises, effectively mitigating damage and prioritizing safety for all occupants.
Physical Therapist
AthletiCo Physical Therapy (Chicago)
01.2000 - 04.2005
Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
Education
Master of Physical Therapy Graduate Program -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
11.1999
B.S. Degree - Exercise Science/Athletic Training with Honors
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.1997
Skills
25 years of outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation
15 years of exercise based women's health rehabilitation
Accomplishments
Live workouts provided during COVID on Cratos Performance and Fitness Facebook page
Weekly women’s health blog, 2017 - 2019
Wrote/produced ACL prevention for Cratos, 2017
Wrote Interval Cardio and Interval Plyo Pelvic Floor programs, 2015
Wrote/produced Advanced Pelvic Floor programs, 2012 and 2015
Professionallicensure
Physical Therapy licensure, 01/01/00 - present
National Athletic Training Certification and licensure, 06/01/97 - present
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, 05/01/99
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation
Cratos Performance and Fitness
01.2014 - Current
Pelvic Rehabilitation Telehealth
PT Partners LLC.
01.2010 - 01.2017
Co-founder
PT Partners LLC.
08.2008 - Current
Partnership
AthletiCo
07.2003 - 04.2005
Facility Manager
AthletiCo
03.2001 - 04.2005
Physical Therapist
AthletiCo Physical Therapy (Chicago)
01.2000 - 04.2005
Master of Physical Therapy Graduate Program -
University of Iowa
B.S. Degree - Exercise Science/Athletic Training with Honors
University of Iowa
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