Getting active adults and athletes back to the activities they love with individualized rehabilitation plans utilizing challenging in-person and custom digital mobility, strength and conditioning programming.

Delivering mobile, in-home, concierge physical therapy services covered by insurance, including orthopedic post-operative care, sports injury and neuromuscular rehabilitation, therapy for vestibular and neurological conditions, geriatrics and fall prevention/fall recovery, and drug-free pain relief via mobilization - soft tissue and deep tissue mobilization, joint and spinal mobilization, flexibility and strength training.

Evaluated and treated orthopedic injuries and neuromuscular conditions using the principles and strategies of Applied Functional Science (AFS), including 3D Maps and Functional Manual Reaction (FMR) to improve chain reaction biomechanics, functional mobility, and quality of life. Supervised and helped train Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides. Employed manual therapy techniques including soft tissue, joint, and neural mobilization to localize and gate pain, inhibit abnormal muscle tension, and improve length-tension relationships in order to optimize proprioceptive potential, minimize pain, and improve quality and ease of movement. Conducted in-depth gait analysis and orthotic assessments; completed in-person training course for making custom orthotics. Utilized Telehealth technologies and knowledge of Telehealth-specific billing practices to adapt to fast changing work environment and deliver patient care during Covid-19 National Emergency. Adhered to all PPE and sanitation guidelines while treating essential orthopedic cases throughout the pandemic. Earned substantial bonus incentive pay for meeting productivity goals set by company management.

Evaluated and treated a wide variety of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and vestibular diagnoses, including post-operative rehabilitation. Proven success in treatment of low back pain, sciatica, weakness, hip pain, shoulder pain, and TMJ pain/dysfunction.

March 6 - April 28, 2017Examined, evaluated, and treated patients with cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, and orthopedic diagnoses in an acute rehabilitation unit possessing stroke and brain injury rehabilitation specialty certifications; developed care plans; administered the FIM and other outcome measures; designed and instructed group therapeutic exercise classes; participated in collaborative client care as a member of a multidisciplinary team; wrote progress reports, discharge summaries, and equipment recommendations; developed home exercise programs; delivered an evidence-based practice in-service presentation: ”Step training improves reaction time and balance and reduces falls in older people by 50%: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2017.”

January 3 - February 24, 2017Examined, evaluated, and treated patients with a variety of musculoskeletal diagnoses at an outpatient orthopedic clinic; documented all evaluations and treatments daily; developed and revised care plans and home exercise programs; administered outcome measures to document treatment progress; collected and reported data; performed re-evaluations; directed support staff; developed a case report; developed therapeutic exercise programs; performed therapeutic massage, manual therapy, wrist and hand therapy, neuromuscular mobilization/nerve glides, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization; performed a large number of joint mobilizations to wrists, ankles, knees, and hips; delivered an in-service presentation: "Manual Therapy Mobilization of the Joints of the Wrist."

July 5 - August 19, 2016Examined, evaluated, and treated patients with cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, and orthopedic diagnoses in an acute rehabilitation unit; developed care plans; wrote progress reports; administered the FIM and other outcome measures; participated in collaborative client care as a member of a multidisciplinary team; participated in team-building and in-service training; gained experience in vestibular rehabilitation and delivered an in-service presentation: "Non-Traumatic Brain Injury with Central Vestibulo-Ocular Impairment."

Assisted physical therapists and instructed patients in prescribed exercise programs, including aquatic therapy. Implemented physical therapy equipment and various treatment modalities under the supervision of physical therapists; assisted with myofascial cupping. Performed operational duties including maintaining treatment logs, stocking, cleaning, scanning, copying, patient scheduling, and collecting payment for services and supplies.

Managed an oral history project of the 1968 U.S. Olympic Team, in the field of Olympic Studies an initiative of the Institute for Olympic Studies at the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports. I managed the project team and data. Oversaw most of the day-to-day administrative duties including researching, implementing, and documenting professional quality standards and best practices. Maintained a database and researched Olympian interviewees. Scheduled, conducted, and recorded oral history interviews; edit, archive, and transcribe interviews and trained research assistants to do the same. Engaged in academic research and writing. Coordinated a grant writing team and wrote most portions of grants. Presented our work at the annual meetings of the U.S. Olympians Association in Colorado Springs and at the 2012 annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport History at University of California, Berkeley.

Designed personalized exercise programs and provided motivation for a wide variety of clients (from teens to seniors, athletes and sedentary people) with various performance, fitness, weight-loss, strength, health, and post-rehabilitation goals. Worked with small groups and individuals in campus gyms, outdoors, and in a dedicated personal training studio. Also performed fitness assessments, which included weight, circumference, BMI, and blood pressure measurements, body fat analysis, muscular strength and endurance tests, cardiovascular fitness testing, flexibility evaluation, posture and gait analysis, and muscular imbalance evaluation.

Administered 12-week workplace exercise and weight loss programs designed to create long-term behavior change in employees, while helping shape the healthy environment of the workplace. Led 2 to 3 workouts, an hour in length, each week. The workouts consisted of a balanced mix between cardiovascular and resistance training, the goals being to maximize weight loss from fat and improve the daily functioning for each participant. These workouts were structured to accommodate spacing and equipment concerns and availability. Assisted participants with food logging and with improving diet and nutrition through education, encouragement, and accountability.

Taught indoor group cycling, cardio kickboxing, athletic interval cardio drills/HIIT format, bootcamp, strength & sculpt, yoga, Pilates, and aerobic dance classes at various UT Austin campus gyms and 24 Hour Fitness locations. Taught "Retired Exercise", a stength, balance, and flexibility group exercise class for senior citizens offered through UT Austin RecSports Fitness/Wellness Program.

Assisted the Program Director with fitness/wellness program implementation including interviews/auditions, new hire orientation, employee mentoring and evaluation, employee training and continuing education, payroll processing, program marketing and promotion, special event management, website maintenance, facility management, and equipment and supplies inventory and acquisition. Taught the ACE Personal Trainer Certification course and ran the personal fitness instructor mentorship program for aspiring and new personal trainers.

8th grade science teacher at Webb Middle School in Austin Independent School District and at Cedar Park Middle School, Leander Independent School District, both in Central Texas. Won a teaching award in Austin Independent School District. Notably, annual state science test scores went up for all classes for which I was the teacher.