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Education/Certifications:
2001 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Dominican University
2004 Doctor of Physical Therapy – Northwestern University
Areas of Interest/Specialties:
Spine and Extremity Care
Post Surgical Care
General Orthopedics
Memberships/Licensure:
APTA Member
Licensed PT State of Michigan
Biography:
The field of Medicine was an area of interest to me for as long as I can remember. However, I first became interested in Physical Therapy in high school after doing a project on PT for a Communications class. From there my interest led me to seek out the profession during undergrad through interviews, observation, and volunteer work. I also had the opportunity to do two internships during undergrad, one in a pediatric early intervention clinic, and a second internship working with two orthopedic surgeons. Throughout undergrad I followed paths for both PT and Medical School; however, after researching, observing and gaining hands-on experience in both fields, I knew physical therapy was the path that was the best fit for me.
I moved to Michigan from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago in 2005 after marrying my husband. I have worked in the Romeo clinic since that time and I am pleased with HealthQuest’s mission and philosophy. I have had the opportunity to take additional coursework in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and Postural Restoration, and plan to continue to expand my professional knowledge with further continuing education in the future. It is an extremely rewarding occupation to be able to work with a patient’s movement problems and to be able to make a difference in a person’s everyday functional life. My dad’s friend told me in 8th grade that if I found a job I enjoyed, I will never work a day in my life. With that said, I could not have chosen a better career. I look forward to continuing to grow with HealthQuest both with my own professional growth and with the future of the Physical Therapy profession. |
