As a kid growing up in Oak Ridge Tennessee, I played almost every sport and enjoyed outdoor activities such as snowboarding and kayaking. After needing physical therapy for different sports injuries (ACL repairs, fractures, sprains) I knew that I wanted to be a physical therapist by the time I was a senior in high school. While playing tennis at Division 2 Bellarmine University and then at Division 1 University of Tennessee Chattanooga, I earned my undergraduate degrees in Biology and Rehabilitation Science.

I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at UTC in 2010. Because of my background in sports, I focused my early career on treating athletes and the active population, which is why I am a Sports Clinical Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Now almost 14 years into my career, I have developed a broader understanding of activity. While I still enjoy treating competitive athletes of all levels, I also appreciate the importance of helping everyone achieve the highest quality of active life they can. And I love helping them get there. I have served the broader Asheville communities for 13 years and I have communicated with a lot of the doctors in this area.