THE ARMORY: FIRST RESPONDER CLINIC

 Education: 

Undergraduate: B.S. in Exercise Science with emphasis on Health and Human Performance and Minor in Dance   University of Montana

Graduate School: University of Utah -Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Certifications: N/A

Clinical Specializations/Interests: Vestibular Therapy, Balance, Orthopedics 

Why I love being a PT: There are so many reasons why I love being a PT but if I had to narrow it down, I'd say that seeing people get back to doing the activities that they have previously been unable to do is my favorite thing. Whether that is being able to get out of a chair without using their hands, negotiate the community without falling, or returning to their favorite outdoor activity and everything in between.

How I stay active: Yoga, swimming, and hiking, walking my dog Buddy, running, and lifting weights!

Interests: Dance, spending time with my friends and family, going on adventures with my husband, Alex, and doing pretty much anything in the sunshine!

One word that describes me:  Passionate

Favorite vacation spot: Maui, HI or anywhere tropical!

 Education: 

Undergraduate: BA in Finance and minor in Sport Management, University of Georgia

Why I love being a Physical Therapist: 

I love helping people feel strong and resilient at any stage of life. Getting to work with people and enable them to reach their goals and decrease their pain is extremely fulfilling. 

How I stay active: 

Walking my dog, CrossFit, yoga, volleyball 

Interests: 

Spending time with my husband and our dog, live music and singing, cooking, anything involving water or outdoors, checking out restaurants/breweries around Tacoma 

One word that describes me: 

Enthusiastic 

Favorite vacation spot:

Any beach 

 Education: 

Undergraduate: B.S in Kinesiology with a minor in exercise and sports psychology. In progress: Certified Personal Trainer specialized in corrective exercise  

Why I love being a Tech: One of the best parts of my job is getting to see our patients recover and get back to doing the things that they love the most. I also love getting to interact with our patients and be their cheerleader while they're here at the clinic! 

How I stay active:  

Fast walking across my school's campus in 10 minutes so I'm not late to class (I do this for 3 out 4 classes)... I wish I was kidding! Weight lifting, and hiking. I will go as often as I can! 

Interests:  

My free time consists of reading, cooking (pasta specifically), trying new restaurants, going to concerts, and going on new adventures!

One word that describes me: Determined  

Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere where there's good hiking! I've always wanted to hike in Yosemite National Park in California!