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Education/Certifications:
2004 Bachelors of Science Health Fitness Central Michigan University
2007 Doctorate in Physical Therapy Grand Valley State University
Currently enrolled in the Orthopedic Manual Therapy Certification Program at Oakland University and will be completed in June 2010.
Areas of Interest/Specialties:
Manual therapy for orthopedic injuries of neck, back, and extremities
Post-surgical Care
Sports Rehabilitation
Memberships/Licensure:
APTA and MPTA member
Orthopedic Section member of APTA
Licensed PT State of Michigan
Biography:
I grew up in the small town of Flushing MI, but always had an interest in Physical Therapy. At 16, I sustained an injury to my neck and shoulder. After much personal experience with Physical Therapy, I was intrigued about the profession and the therapist’s ability to empathize but also keep people motivated through an often rough recovery process. This led me to CMU for my bachelor’s degree and then to GVSU for my doctorate degree. As I continued to strive to become more efficient with my treatments, I was compelled to enter a two year residency based certification process at Oakland University that emphasizes manual and manipulative interventions for orthopedic injuries. It is a very rewarding field and I have been fortunate to work with many people from the Oakland, Macomb, and surrounding counties, helping them return to their preferred level of function.
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