After graduating in 2010, from the University of Southern California with my doctorate in physical therapy, I furthered my expertise by pursuing additional certifications. My orthopedic specialist certification (OCS) and certified strength and conditioning specialist certification (CSCS) allows me to design exercise programs for any skill level of patient. My patients’ care is enhanced by specified treatment plans grounded in the most current physical therapy and orthopedic research. I offer patients a combination of soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, strength/flexibility training, and instrument assisted STM. Adding instrument assisted STM to my patients’ care, has resulted in greater mobility and faster healing. Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction Certification has allowed me to provide another method of strength training to my clientele. While I will excel at working with shoulder and knee patients, I am also proficient at a variety of other diagnoses. Working as a PT has given me the opportunity to help athletes return to their sport, which is a passion of mine.I have enjoyed working with patients of all different skill levels through various injuries, but I really have a passion for returning athletes to their previous level of function. Over two seasons I was lucky enough to work with the Anaheim Ducks hockey players on and off the ice. I worked with the latest equipment and research to provide the best care to return them to the lineup as quickly and safely as possible. In addition to extensive hands on experience and extensive education, my leadership and management experience helps me work well with staff. As Clinical Director, Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education, and Clinical Instructor for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year DPT students, I offer students learning opportunities and an environment to grow as therapists. My love of learning translated into a love of teaching and working with five universities to teach 20+ of their DPT students over the past years was rewarding and also educational for me. These experiences have made me more adept at training and educating staff on exercises and evidence based treatments I use within the clinic. I relocated to the Southern California area from San Antonio, Texas in 2007, for school and decided to stay. When I'm not assisting patients achieve all their goals, I enjoy running, playing baseball on 18+ league and rooting for one of my favorite teams, Red Sox, Spurs, or Cowboys.