Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, my path to physical therapy began when my brother was wounded in Afghanistan while serving in the Army. As his Non-Medical Attendant, I lived alongside him in the wounded warrior barracks at Fort Sam Houston, helping support his recovery at the Center for the Intrepid.
Afterward, I joined the Army and was stationed here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where I served as an Army Ranger and Infantryman. One of my most meaningful roles was serving as a Master Fitness Trainer, responsible for creating and managing a reconditioning program for injured soldiers. My life had come full circle as I drew on my experience supporting my brother’s recovery to help other soldiers regain their abilities. Those experiences inspired me to pursue physical therapy as a profession.
I completed my B.S. in Kinesiology (Pre-Physical Therapy) with a minor in Sport Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University and earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Puget Sound. I feel blessed to have attended these local universities. I am also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
While my background gives me a special connection with soldiers and veterans, I enjoy serving people of all ages and backgrounds with a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and vestibular conditions. I stay informed by current research while remaining grounded in foundational principles, providing evidence-based, empathetic care tailored to you as a person and the goals that matter most to you. Pain and injuries can take us away from the activities that bring us joy. My latest mission is to help you regain your abilities, build confidence and resilience, and return to the activities that bring life meaning.
