I am a creative and articulate rehabilitation professional, board certified in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS), and specialize in manual therapy, sports medicine, chronic neurological diagnoses, and chronic pain. I am also a fellow-in-training in the Regis University AAOMPT Fellowship Program. In addition to clinical care, I have taught as adjunct faculty at Morton College in the PTA program and as an adjunct lecturer in the University of Illinois at Chicago DPT program. I am passionate about the field of physical therapy, helping others return to function, and mentoring the future leaders of our profession.I also have over 15 years of experience in theatrical and event management, sound design, and computer systems and database design. I have collaborated as a sound designer with directors, producers, writers, and animators and have a proven track record of dynamic, insightful productions supported by strengths in technology, budget management, and staff supervision.