AUburn Valley

Education: 

Undergraduate: University of Montana - B.S. in Exercise Science with emphasis on Health and Human Performance and Minor in Dance  

Graduate School: University of Utah -Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Certifications: N/A

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Vestibular Therapy, Balance, Orthopedics 

Why I love being a PT: There are so many reasons why I love being a PT but if I had to narrow it down, I'd say that seeing people get back to doing the activities that they have previously been unable to do is my favorite thing. Whether that is being able to get out of a chair without using their hands, negotiate the community without falling, or returning to their favorite outdoor activity and everything in between.

How I stay active: Yoga, swimming, and hiking, walking my dog Buddy, running, and lifting weights!

Interests: Dance, spending time with my friends and family, going on adventures with my husband, Alex, and doing pretty much anything in the sunshine!

One word that describes me:  Passionate

Favorite vacation spot: Maui, HI or anywhere tropical!

 Education:

Undergraduate: Western Washington University-  B.S. in Kinesiology

Graduate: University of Puget Sound- Doctorate in physical therapy (DPT)

Clinical Specialization/Interests: Vestibular, balance, orthopedics, return to sport

Why I love being a PT: Being a physical therapist is rewarding on many levels. What I love the most is getting to learn from my patients, helping them be heard when others haven't listened, and decreasing their pain while improving their functional abilities. The connections that are made with your patients are priceless.

How I stay active: Lifting weights, running, and exercising my 3 dogs- Copper, Nova, and Paisley.

Interests: Exercising, gardening, reading, spending time with my family, and shopping!

One word that describes me is: Ambitious

Favorite vacation spot: Las Vegas or Hawaii. Anywhere warm and sunny!

Education: 

Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Laramie County Community College 

Certifications: BLS CPR

Clinical Specialization/Interests: Posture

Why I love being a PTA: I get to be a part of people's come back stories

How I stay active: Keep up with my three kids, playing sports of all kinds: Softball, soccer, basketball, 4 square, ping-pong, bowling, pogo stick

Interests: riding horses, hiking, tap dance, sewing, baking, watching movies with my family, neighborhood cookouts

One word that describes me: Determined

Favorite vacation spot: Alaska

   Education: 

 Highline College AA degree 

PIMA Medical Institute, Physical Therapist Assistant 

Clinical Specializations/Interests:  Sports medicine 

Why I love being a Tech:   

I'm fascinated with the human body and creating genuine connections with people in the community

How I stay active:   

Lifting weights, Jiu jitsu, hiking, swing dancing

Interests:  Learning the guitar and philosophy 

One word that describes me:  Curious 

Favorite vacation spot: Nature!

  Education:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Marketing, California State University, Chico 

Why I believe I will enjoy working in Patient Services:  

Seeing patients regain their strength, while keeping things running smoothly for the therapists who work with them, is something I believe will be very rewarding.  I want to help make the clinic a professional, encouraging place to be.  

How I stay active: Dance classes, yoga, barre, jogging the trails around my home

Interests: Health and wellness, piano / music, cooking, hiking

One word that describes me: Understanding

Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii