As a neurological physical therapist, I specialize in treating patients who have experienced cerebrovascular accidents (strokes) through a telerehabilitation platform. My practice is rooted in evidence-based approaches, with a focus on maximizing recovery and enhancing patient engagement by increasing salience. By leveraging the latest research and innovative therapeutic techniques, I work to improve functional outcomes and enhance quality of life for my patients

As a dedicated pediatric physical therapist at a family-owned outpatient clinic, I have the privilege of working with children from 3 months to 12 years old, helping them overcome a variety of developmental and physical challenges. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of conditions such as congenital muscular torticollis, developmental coordination disorder, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, lower extremity malalignment, and pediatric orthopedic conditions. My approach focuses on creating individualized, evidence-based care plans that support each child’s unique needs, empowering them to achieve their developmental milestones and improve their quality of life

Evaluate and treat patients including neurological deficits related to brain surgery, cerebral palsy, and ataxias

Providing individualized and research based therapy to patients in the comfort of their home.

-Instruct a client post-stroke with hemiparesis and cognitive deficits in home exercise program-Provide appropriate guarding and cueing throughout exercises

-Inpatient Rehabilitation Clinical-Evaluated and treated a diverse population including neurological, musculoskeletal, and general medical conditions during my terminal rotation-Improved patients’ functional mobility to optimize independence and facilitate safe discharges-Presented research-based in-service to rehabilitation department to facilitate evidence-based practice

-Acute Care Clinical-Screened, evaluated, and treated patients in numerous areas including general surgery, orthopedic, neurological, and stroke during my clinical-Rehabilitated patients with multidisciplinary team to facilitate maximal return to function, enhance safety, and determine optimal discharge plans

-Outpatient Neurological Clinical-Evaluated and treated patients with vestibular disorders, neurologic diseases, and some musculoskeletal diagnoses during my clinical-Implemented and researched freezing of gait interventions for case study for doctoral defense-Promoted evidence-based practice by participating in neurologic rehabilitation research journal clubs

-Supervise, engage, and discipline dogs during boarding and daycare hours-Responsible for food and medication distribution, cleaning and organizing, and client interactions

-Outpatient Orthopedic Clinical -Evaluated and treated patients with varied orthopedic musculoskeletal diagnoses during 7-week clinical

Trained in CITI to work with human subjects, organize and supervise marketing research in the Fisher College of Business, ensure integrity of studies by eliminating variables between studies

Mentoring first generation college students to help with their success throughout their first year of college

-In charge of two research projects in Dr. Cole’s Equine Laboratory-Learned and performed multiple lab procedures such as DNA extraction, PCR, and DGGE-Developed research statistical and writing skills such as working with SAS-Responsible for the care and feeding of all horses-Administered annual vaccines to the horses -Monitored health of horses, administering medicine and first aid when necessary

-Restrained companion animals for procedures, including blood collection-Performed lab tests, such as fecal smear and stains-Prepared vaccines and procedure equipment for the veterinarian