Born and raised in Redmond, I graduated from Lake Washington High School and the International Ballet Academy’s Professional Division in 2015. In 2019 I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Belhaven University, but a career-ending injury my senior year dashed all hopes of dancing professionally. Fortunately, breaking my leg also led me to the field of physical therapy, where I am committed to paying forward the support I received from therapists while dancing. I earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, CO in 2024, and I bring the same unwavering commitment to excellence that I always had in my dance career to my practice.

My passion for supporting the whole person is at the core of my work. As a performing artist, I fully understand the demands on the human body and the dedication required to pursue one's craft. While I am particularly interested in working with performing artists and individuals with hypermobility, I also find great satisfaction in helping other athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone else struggling to live a pain-free life. The most fulfilling part of my role as a physical therapist is the collaborative journey we embark on, working towards your goals and celebrating your achievements.

Outside the clinic, I dance with the Radost Folk Ensemble, knit and crochet, read, go on adventures with my husband and dog, and ride my mountain bike.

Specialties:

• Dance/Performing Arts Rehabilitation
• Dry Needling

Education:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Regis University, 2024
• BFA in Dance from Belhaven University, 2019

Certifications/Coursework:

• Dry Needling. Aspire: An Orthopedic Manual Therapy Institute. 2024
• Therapeutic Neuroscience Education. Dr. Adriaan Louw Evidence in Motion. 2023
• Advanced Soft Tissue Mobilization and Neurodynamics. PTPAC: Colorado Physical
• Therapy Political Action Committee. 2022

Professional Affiliations:

• SeaPAM: Seattle Dance and Performing Arts Medicine
• The American Physical Therapy Association: Orthopedic Section