I became a Physical Therapist to promote healthy lifestyle choices, exercise, wellness for life, and to positively impact the communities I work in. My interest in neck and back pain developed from the significant prevalence of spinal pain in our society. I know firsthand how much spinal pain can affect our daily lives, and I am passionate about helping people return to their desired activities. I take a patient-centered approach and consider patient's goals in their plan of care. I enjoy educating patients on self-management strategies to help them gain independence with their treatment and prevention of pain in the future.