Credentials
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Stockton University
- Pelvic Health Therapist || Herman and Wallace trained
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
Treatment Areas of Interest
I enjoy treating a variety of patient diagnoses, but my specific treatment areas of interest are women’s health, specifically pre and postpartum, general orthopedics, and return to sport rehabilitation.
Why I became a Physical Therapist
I have been an athlete my entire life and I knew that I wanted to have a career in the health field. I was introduced to physical therapy when I suffered from a variety of concussions and mild strains. I immediately fell in love with the profession when I was going to physical therapy for myself. I was in awe with the atmosphere and I enjoyed being in the clinic. I immediately knew I wanted to become a physical therapist when I left my first session. I started my career as an acute care and an orthopedic physical therapist for the first three years of my professional career. I was later introduced to pelvic floor physical therapy where I was given the opportunity to shadow a pelvic floor therapist and learn the speciality. I developed a deep passion for the pelvic floor specialty as I continued to learn from my mentor along with taking post graduate continuing education courses. I eventually migrated to solely an orthopedic and a pelvic floor practitioner with a goal and passion to become a full time pelvic floor therapist to be able to provide a service that is underserved in our community. When I transitioned full time to pelvic health, I knew that this was the population that I wanted to focus on and work with for the remainder of my career. Becoming a pelvic floor therapist has been a fulfilling journey, aligning with my passion for helping others and promoting holistic health. I’ve seen firsthand how pelvic floor therapy transforms lives, supporting pregnancy, postpartum recovery, chronic pain relief, and bowel and bladder health. My work empowers patients to regain confidence and overcome physical limitations.
What I feel are the most important qualities in a physical therapist
The most important qualities in a physical therapist are being driven to learn, being compassionate, an active listener, and building a good rapport with your patients. It is important that your patients feel comfortable with you and can trust you as they participate in the rehabilitation process.
Personal interests & hobbies
I enjoy hiking and being outdoors, taking my dog on long walks, reading, knitting and crochet, and weightlifting at the gym. I am a New York sports fan! Go Giants and Yankees!