About Me

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My Father suffered a life-changing injury when I was two and a half years old. He was electrocuted, fell about 20 feet from a tree and was completely paralyzed from just below the chest level down. I only have memories of him after the accident and seeing firsthand the challenges he faced inspired me to help others. Although he was in a wheelchair, my Father was still very active with me and my sisters as we grew up; more so than some of my friend's fathers who had full body capabilities. He worked on our softball skills by catching our pitches as well as hitting to us to work on our fielding abilities. He taught us how to drive a stick shift car and enjoyed hand washing and shining our cars. I also got to see from a young age my Mother in her role as an excellent caregiver and the patience and compromise it requires. 

I have specialized in outpatient orthopedics for the last 17 years. In Chicago I worked in some of the best outpatient orthopedic clinics in the city. The shift to opening my own mobile practice came gradually when I was still part-time in Chicago and part-time in Southwest Michigan. In January 2024 I went full time in my own practice and I love having the 1:1 time with my clients to understand their difficulties, see them in their actual environment, problem solve with them to move, live and feel better. An added bonus for me is I get to meet all of their pets!

I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004 and have been practicing ever since. I completed a year long fellowship with Washington University in St. Louis in 2020. I am dedicated to continuing education and only take high quality courses, most involving manual therapy techniques.

Southern boundary-Beverly Shores, Indiana. Northern boundary-Harbert, Michigan. Eastern boundary-Three Oaks, MI.

I became full-time on this side of the lake in January 2024 and am loving every second of it. I fell in love with this area ~15 years ago and have visited at least once a year for many years. I love exploring everything in and around Harbor Country. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband (JP) and our cat (Tully). I love hiking, sailing, spending time outdoors, skiing, traveling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and playing Bocce. I also hope to learn how to play Pickleball soon.