Dedicated orthopedic/pelvic floor physical therapist working in a fully equipped run+strength gym with a private treatment room. Specializes in providing one-on-one, personalized care tailored to individual needs.Emphasizes hands-on manual therapy techniques, including cupping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, stretching, METs, soft tissue mobilization, gua sha, and percussion massage, to address a variety of musculoskeletal and pelvic floor conditions.Develops comprehensive, customized home exercise programs to optimize patient outcomes and promote self-management. Prioritizes high-value visits focused on improving pain, function, and performance, empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery.As an avid road cyclist and long-distance runner, possesses a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by endurance athletes. Specializes in diagnosing and treating chronic dysfunction in runners and cyclists, helping them minimize pain and optimize performance. Committed to educating patients on how to listen to their bodies and make informed decisions about their training and recovery.Integrates pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy with ongoing fitness consultation to ensure optimal health and well-being. Collaborates with the gym's run+strength programming as well as adjacent Pilates training as needed to provide comprehensive care for pregnant and postpartum individuals, helping them stay active and maintain their fitness goals.

Dynamic run and strength instructor specializing in designing injury-prevention and performance-enhancing programs for runners. Offer a variety of classes tailored to individual needs, including running-only (speed, endurance, or both), strength-only, run and strength, and restorative.As a NASM-certified personal trainer with over 15 years of running experience, I bring a unique perspective to my coaching. Committed to helping runners of all levels achieve their goals through effective training and injury prevention strategies.Assists as needed with facilitating outdoor running groups (including Track Nights on Tuesdays, Bflo Run Club on Thursdays, and Long Runs on Saturdays) providing a supportive community for runners to connect and train together.

Experienced Pilates instructor specializing in a variety of Pilates apparatuses, including the reformer, chair, and cadillac. Committed to providing personalized instruction and tailored exercise programs to meet individual needs.Offers one-on-one, one-on-two (duet), and group Pilates classes, adapting exercises to accommodate different fitness levels and goals. Integrate passive stretching into one-on-one sessions to enhance flexibility and recovery.Teaches group reformer classes of up to seven clients, including beginner traditional reformer, intermediate/advanced traditional reformer, intermediate/advanced reformer/strength hybrid, and restorative reformer specific to managing hip and low back pain. Passionate about helping clients improve their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.

Experienced orthopedic/pelvic floor physical therapist committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary clinic. Collaborated with a team of physical therapists, acupuncturists, and massage therapists to deliver comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.Specialized in treating a diverse patient population, including those with pelvic floor dysfunctions, orthopedic injuries, and mixed conditions. Worked with individuals of all ages, gender identities, and stages of life. Strong focus on pregnancy/post-partum care.Leveraged expertise in pelvic floor therapy, personal training, and functional movement assessment to address a wide range of physical health concerns. Passionate about integrating fitness into physical therapy to promote optimal recovery and long-term wellness.

Provides continuous, personalized, one-on-one care to a diverse patient population.Heavily utilizes manual techniques including but not limited to joint mobilization, joint manipulation, myofascial release, fascial manipulation, and stretching as a means to decrease pain and improve ROM.Uses the biopsychosocial model throughout evaluation and subsequent treatment in order to best understand the patient's needs and how to best cater to them.

Clinical rotation 5/5 through University at Buffalo DPT program.Outpatient orthopedic clinic providing continuous, personalized, one-on-one care to a diverse patient population.Heavily utilized manual techniques including but not limited to joint mobilization, joint manipulation, myofascial release, fascial manipulation, and stretching as a means to decrease pain and improve ROM.Used the biopsychosocial model throughout evaluation and subsequent treatment in order to best understand the patient's needs and how to best cater to them.

Clinical rotation 4/5 through University at Buffalo DPT program.Acute-care hospital serving patients during/after a wide variety of procedures, injuries, and illnesses.Worked alongside a therapist acting as a float on a variety of units including but not limited to medical-surgical, orthopedic, telemetry, PACU, ICU, and ER to mobilize patients and determine discharge disposition.

Clinical rotation 3/5 through University at Buffalo DPT program.Sub-acute rehabilitative facility treating a variety of patients including outpatient, short-term inpatient, and long-term inpatient.Evaluated patients' level of function and their rehabilitation potential in order to construct a rehabilitation plan that enabled them to progress towards their goals and obtain the highest possible degree of independence in the time available.

Clinical rotation 2/5 through University at Buffalo DPT program.Outpatient orthopaedic clinic serving a mixture of patients; most notably, athletes (high school to professional) and patients suffering from chronic pain.Demonstrated competence with NeuFit pulsed DC, neural flossing, soft tissue mobilization (manual and instrument assisted), contract/relax techniques, gait assessment, selective functional movement assesment, sport-specific training, TRX suspension training, joint mobilization, exercise prescription, and patient education.

Teaching assistant for Asking and Answering Scientific Questions in Public Health, a 300 level research methods class tailored to public health students.Attended lectures, guest lectured, answered student questions, created assignments, graded assignments, created tests, graded tests, managed gradebook, and performed various office tasks.

Assistant in community-based research lab adressing barriers to living a healthy life in low-SES urban communities.Analyzed qualitative data, assisted in paper writing, tabled and distributed literature for study recruitment, assisted with various office tasks, made phone calls to organize interviews, and participated in group meetings/journal clubs.

Recommended toys/games/products to customers based on their needs, maintained a stocked and clean store, stayed up to date on all products, maintained a balanced register, resolved problems, wrapped presents, processed stock, opened/closed the store, and fulfilled online orders.

Clinical rotation 1/5 through University at Buffalo DPT program.Outpatient orthopaedic clinic serving a mixture of patients; most notably, patients that have been unsuccessful with other HCPs and treatments.Demonstrated competence with soft tissue mobilization (manual and instrument assisted), joint mobilization, exercise prescription, pilates movements, TRX suspension training, and patient education.

Maintained a clean and stocked store, processed stock, interacted with customers, and created a positive POS experience.

Planned, taught, and executed thrice weekly circuit workouts to adults at risk for chronic behavior-driven diseases in order to improve health and quality of life. Utilized TRX, kettlebells, free weights, resistance bands, ladders, bosu balls, and bench press.

Managed a group of up to ten kids, engaged them in enriching activities, interacted with parents, and ensured safety at all times.

Teaching assistant for Honors Colloquium, a 100 level student taught service learning class required for all honors students.Recieved training, created lessons, lectured, facilitated discussions, graded papers, answered student emails/questions, maintained gradebook, acted as a liasion between students, faculty, and community service partners, and organized community service experiences.

Teaching assistant for Intro to Psychology, a 100 level general psychology class.Attended lectures, answered student questions, created tests, and performed various office tasks.

Stocked the store, maintained safety/cleanliness, cashed customers out, fielded questions, helped customers as much as possible to make their experience simple, and audited as needed.

Shadowed PTs, PTAs, and ATs, taught water aerobics, and interacted with patients/clients.