As a highly skilled and dedicated Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialty board certification in orthopedics, I bring a wealth of experience from my distinguished military career. I have successfully transitioned my expertise into leading multidisciplinary teams, optimizing human performance, and providing top-tier musculoskeletal care.Currently serving as the Director of the Vanguard Performance Center with the 5th Security Forces Assistance Brigade, I oversee a team of professionals dedicated to health, wellness, and readiness for a population of 500 service members. My role encompasses everything from developing process improvement programs and procuring essential equipment to designing and implementing comprehensive physical readiness and injury prevention programs.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a consistent ability to lead, manage, and innovate. As a Brigade Physical Therapist with the 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, I achieved a 45% reduction in duty days lost to injury by promoting early physical therapy intervention and injury management. Additionally, my experience as the Team Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist for the U.S. Men’s All Army Soccer and All Armed Services Soccer teams underscores my commitment to athlete care and performance optimization on an international stage.Educationally, I graduated in the top 10% of my class from the Army-Baylor Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program and completed a Military Musculoskeletal Residency Program. My certifications and skills in advanced dry needling, osteopathic manipulative therapy, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, among others, equip me to provide cutting-edge treatment and rehabilitation.Passionate about human performance optimization, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, I am eager to leverage my military and clinical experience in a civilian setting to continue making a positive impact on health and wellness.