A proven leader with 20 plus years in physical therapy and wellness coaching based on neuroscience and body mind connections; conducting individual and diverse group integrative health and wellness coaching sessions in an open and honest manner helping clients create a healthy lifestyle and a sense of well being.

Utilized behavioral change & motivational interviewing to mobilize critical ICU patientsOpened the hospital’s first in-patient physical therapy department including cardio-thoracic rehab, ICU services, spine and post surgical program Oversaw the physical, occupational and speech therapy staffing and coaching during exponential growth and management changes via acquisitions within a six year periodCoached physicians and oriented interdisciplinary teams to rehab services protocols based on patients’ medical status

Conducted utilization reviews to maximize patients’ benefits within their specific insurance parametersCoached and trained new staff members on pain management across various modalities such as: Biofeedback, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and YogaInitiated a Journal Club that promoted education for physical therapists on new techniques, new developments and new research in pain management Evaluated and treated patients with chronic pain and orthopedic diagnosis with a multi-disciplinary team which included: the physician, physical therapists, psychologists, and the social-worker Assisted patients in returning to work and strength and conditioning for severely deconditioned patients Involved with community and professional education in regards to pain management Worked with private doctors to leverage the TPRI pain management protocols and health and wellness coaching with their patients to increase return to functional activityCoached patients to promote a healthy lifestyle through yoga, stress management, behavior and activity modification Initiated and implemented use of Wii Fit for proprioceptive training and