I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialization in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy who is passionate about empowering patients to understand their bodies and live healthier, movement-rich lives. I put listening at the core of my role as a physical therapist and listen to patients’ full stories because knowing the big picture lets me treat your whole person. I recognize that your prior experiences impact your movement patterns and life. I use a trauma-informed lens, experience, current research, and an understanding of my patients to craft personalized treatment plans. I continue to dig deeper, looking for the source of your symptoms, often finding movement patterns, connective tissue restriction, or muscle imbalance that contributes to movement dysfunction. I educate my patients on their anatomy, condition, and treatment, allowing us to reach goals together.
Embarking on a rehabilitation journey is an important first step to improving your life, your health, and movement system. We often come to physical therapy, especially pelvic physical therapy, unsure of what to expect. You can expect that: 1) You are the boss. 2) I am your steward on your rehabilitation journey. 3) Me to encourage you to be your best self. 4) If you are coming for pelvic PT, we will decide together if an internal (vaginal or rectal) exam is indicated for you.
About Me
Originally from Massachusetts, I migrated to the big trees, water, and mountains of Washington 20+ years ago. My first exposure to physical therapy was following an Ultimate Frisbee injury and, with the help of my amazing physical therapist, returned to Ultimate more fit and with more knowledge of how to stay safe on the field. After several years of consideration, I decided that a career change to physical therapy would allow me to combine my love of people, movement, health, and one-on-one education. My and my husband’s home life revolves around our two young children. We all enjoy trips to the farmer’s market, cooking, cycling on a cargo bike, gardening, camping, dance, playground trips (Yes, she is that mom on the monkey bars!), walking our rescue dog Penny and learning more about fairies, dinosaurs, and trucks. When I have adult time, I enjoy surfing in PNW waters, cross country skiing, multi-day bike rides, rock shows, and cooking complicated meals. I dream of raising my children to be kind, cycling over the Alps, and surfing in Alaska.
Education
Oberlin College Bachelor of Arts in History and Theater
Eastern Washington University Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Clinical Specialties
Pelvic health rehabilitation for all genders including treatment for pelvic dysfunction related to:
* Endometriosis & painful periods
* Pregnancy & childbirth recovery
* Prostatitis
* Incontinence of all types
* Pelvic pain
* Pelvic joints (sacroiliac, pubic symphysis, tailbone (coccyx)
* Hip joints and lumbar spine
* Overactive bladder/ chronic bladder pain
* General orthopedic physical therapy
* Post-surgical care
* Proving trauma-informed care
* Fascial mobilization techniques for joints and soft tissue including cupping and gua sha
* Visceral mobilization
* Postural Restoration theory
* Movement Systems Impairment Syndromes theory
* Chronic pain & pain management
