At Associated Physicians

I am thrilled to have returned to the Midwest after 15 years of living in Portland, Oregon. Prior to earning my doctorate in physical therapy, I spent a decade serving clients as a licensed massage therapist. I loved my work, but longed for the skills to better assess my clients’ limitations, address them with manual therapy and exercise, and help to develop appropriate home programs to manage symptoms. When I realized I was describing the work of a physical therapist, I returned to school to pursue my physical therapy degree.

I serve patients with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, including those affecting the important muscles of the pelvic floor. I am passionate about providing physical therapy to patients affected by breast cancer. Forever expanding my skill set, I am serving a residency through Evidence in Motion in order to specialize in orthopedics.

I enjoy camping, bicycling, Pilates, and exploring the Madison area with my husband and son.

As an avid endurance athlete, I became fascinated by the complexity and adaptability of the human body. I was drawn to physical therapy to be an expert on human movement and to assist patients of all functional levels in reaching their goals and improving their quality of life.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. From there, I went on to attend the University of Minnesota and received my Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

I take pride in the opportunity to empower those I work with to take their health into their own hands and get back to doing what they love. I am passionate about treating the whole person and improving their quality of movement and function through an evidenced-based approach. I have a special interest in the treatment of pelvic disorders and spinal dysfunction. Additional clinical interests include chronic pain, geriatric conditions, and the management of athletes.

In my free time, I love to be out riding my bike or running. The Madison area provides endless country roads for me to ride on and I compete in running races ranging from one mile to marathon distance. I also enjoy hiking, camping, and cross-country skiing.

After earning my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) from Bradley University, I moved to the Madison area with my wife, who is also a physical therapist. With me, I brought experience in treating all ages of patients with orthopedic conditions and expertise in treating older adults.

Outside of treating general orthopedics, I also enjoy treating vestibular conditions.  I am one of a few therapists in the area to hold an LSVT certification, providing specialized treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease.  I love treating a wide variety of conditions, and I take pride in building a strong and trusting relationship with my patients.  This connection gives me great satisfaction when I see my patients meet their goals.

With my position here, I’ve been afforded the opportunity to undergo post-doctorate specialized training through an Orthopedic Residency in conjunction with Evidence in Motion, the largest provider of post-professional educational programs in the PT industry.  My commitment to learning assists me every day in creating the best patient outcomes.

In my free time I love to run, bike, explore the many Wisconsin parks, and travel.  My wife, Laura, and I have a golden doodle, Monte, who keeps us very busy!