I earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of North Florida in 2012. I continued on my path of life long learning and becoming a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist trained through Aspire OMT, a Pelvic Rehab Certified Practitioner, and a STOTT Pilates Certified Instructor. I am also a series graduate in ConnectTherapy, which utilizes a holistic framework for the assessment and treatment of an individual. With an undergraduate degree in Psychology, the emphasis on treating the “whole person” and this “connectedness” made sense to me, and this training has largely shaped my patient care style.

My treatment approach utilizes a blend of manual therapy, neuromuscular retraining, and exercises tailored to the individual and their goals. The aim is to release barriers to, and then restore healthy movement patterns. I am a strong believer that treatments be patient-centered and specific. Outside of work I enjoy time spent with my family, traveling anywhere we can, cooking delicious meals, and exploring all the beautiful outdoors the PNW has to offer.

Specialty: Pelvic Health with special interest in pregnancy and postpartum. General orthopedics with strong background in manual therapy and experience in treating chronic pain and hypermobility.

Education:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT): University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL. April 2012
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL April 2009

Specialty Certifications:

• Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT), Aspire: An Orthopedic Manual Therapy Institute. May 2022.
• Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification, Herman & Wallace: Pelvic Rehab Institute. November 2022.

Additional Coursework

• Spinal Manipulation Therapy. Aspire: An Orthopedic Manual Therapy Institute. 2023-present.
• Dr. Linda-Joy Lee Connect Therapy. 2017, 2022.
• Treating the Pregnant and Postpartum Body. Institute of Birth Healing, 2022, 2024.
• Visceral mobilization for the Reproductive and Genitourinary systems, Herman and Wallace, 2018.
• Pelvic Floor Coursework, Herman and Wallace, 2013-2020.