Jennifer was born and raised in Southern Indiana and earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Chapman University in Orange, California, in 2000, with a major in orthopedics and a minor in geriatrics. She later relocated to Portland, where she has spent her career practicing orthopedic physical therapy within the Providence Health System. Drawn to the Pacific Northwest by a love of nature, music, and an active lifestyle, Jennifer brings her passions for sports, fitness, and the performing arts into her work. Her treatment approach is comprehensive and patient-centered, incorporating movement analysis, exercise-based interventions, and manual therapy. She has extensive experience treating orthopedic conditions across the lifespan, including pediatrics, post-operative rehabilitation of the spine and upper and lower extremities, sports-related injuries, performing arts injuries, and joint hypermobility. Outside of the clinic, Jennifer enjoys hiking, backpacking, camping, swimming, dancing, yoga, and music. An avid musician, she loves singing and playing the upright bass and continues to expand her expertise in evaluating and treating common overuse injuries in performing artists.