More about my background
My Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) is from the University of Colorado (CU) and my undergrad degree is from Notre Dame (go Irish!). With a strong interest in teaching and academia, I am also a faculty member of the CU PT Program on the Anschutz Medical Campus. My main teaching responsibilities since 2015 have included coordinating the movement science/biomechanics laboratories and courses focused on professional topics. I most enjoy teaching the DPT students about running mechanics, content that I’ve taught for the past several years.
I am certified in Functional Dry Needling, am a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), and regularly take continuing education courses.
Dream it
Though running hasn’t been my main athletic focus in recent years, the science of running has long been my professional passion. I have extensively studied the running gait cycle and demands of the sport through continuing education specific to treating the running athlete, and have sub-specialized in the treatment of runners since 2016.
Build it
Dedicated to the highest level of physical therapy practice, I opened the Colorado Athlete to better serve my community. I wanted to spend more time with my patients/athletes to really become part of their healthcare and performance team.
TEAMMATES
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Running Coaching- Mercuria Running
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LoHi Athletic Club (patients receive a 20% discounted gym membership rate)
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Strength Coaches
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Massage Therapists
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Sports Dieticians
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Sports Psychologists