University Degrees

Masters of Science OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Columbia University

Occupational Therapy equips me with a perspective and set of skills the bridges the gap to help others get from wanting to doing. My academic and practical experience in this field has honed my ability to evaluate situations holistically, considering physical, mental, and environmental factors simultaneously. This approach is invaluable in both diagnosing issues and crafting outside-of-the-box solutions, making me uniquely qualified to tackle complex problems that others might not fully grasp.

Double Bachelors of Arts PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY

Texas Tech University

I have a nuanced understanding of human dynamics from my educational background. My degree in psychology provides a deep dive into the intricacies of what makes people tick. This expertise is far more than academic; it's a vital toolkit for fostering empathy, cultivating teamwork, and unraveling complex issues into patterns of positive change. My background in sociology ensures a profound understanding of how the structure and culture of an organization impacts the individuals, and vice versa. This is particularly helpful in strategy development that is sustainable and has buy in from the team at large.

Certifications & Continuing Education

Dynamic Movement Interventions (DMI)

BEGINNER COURSE A

Dynamic Movement Interventions is a therapeutic technique used in physical and occupational therapy to treat children with motor delay by improving automatic postural responses and promoting progress towards developmental milestones.

Foundation Training

CERTIFIED LEVEL 2 INSTRUCTOR

Foundation Training is a series of exercises to correct dysfunctional movement patterns and muscular imbalances by activating muscle chains, anchoring the hips, and decompressing the spine. It effectively alleviates back pain, improves posture & breathing capacity, and addresses chronic injuries.

Dynamic Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (DNS)

CLINICAL COURSES A and B; DNS Exercise

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization is a rehabilitation approach emphasizing neurodevelopmental aspects of motor control in order to assess and restore dysfunctional patterns of nervous system that control human posture, movement and gait.

Function Range Conditioning

CERTIFIED MOBILITY SPECIALIST

CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL RANGE ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST

Functional Range Conditioning is an approach to gaining range of motion by establishing neurological control & adaptability of the tissues surrounding joints by increasing usable ranges of motion, creating improved joint health, integrity, and protection.

Lymphatic Therapy

CERTIFIED LYMPHADEMA THERAPIST

Lymphatic therapy is an approach to support the detoxification system of the body. Lymphedema therapists are educated extensively in the lymphatic system and trained in Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) which utilizes massage, wrapping, and exercises to help the body properly move and process lymphatic fluid.

Health Coaching

CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH

Health coaching is an integrative approach to help people reach their wellness goals through personalized support around nutrition, movement, and lifestyle practices that work best for them. It looks beyond food to consider other areas of life that need nourishment for a holistic focused approach to sustainable health.

Neurokinetic Therapy

CERTIFIED LEVEL 2 PRACTITIONER

Neurokinetic Therapy is an approach to address dysfunctional movement patterns by finding the relationship between muscles in order to appropriately release and activate muscles to make corrective exercises more effective.

Pediatric Specific Continuing Education

  • Can't Versus Won't: Best Practices for Pediatric Feeding

    Evaluation & Intervention

  • Sleep in Children: A Sensory Processing Perspective

  • TalkTools: Integrated treatment of feeding, speech, and mouth function

  • TalkTools: Solving the Puzzle of Autism: Using Tactile Therapy Techniques

  • YAI: Postural care protecting body shape in children and adults with disabilities

  • Star Foundations of Development: Sensory processing, regulation, and relationship

  • S’Cool Moves

  • Floortime

  • Sensory Smarts

  • Adaptive Design

  • Conscious Discipline