She graduated from Stony Brook University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and received her Bachelor’s degree from Hunter College in Human Biology and German language. She also studied abroad at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, where she took courses related to Neurodevelopmental Biology and History of Western Medicine.
During her academic career, she volunteered at the Hospital for Special Surgery’s Orthopedic, Sports, Pediatric and Spine Rehabilitation Centers. Her clinical rotations included Outpatient Orthopedics, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Pediatrics, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Through her experience with different populations, she grew a love and appreciation for all fields, but a profound interest in the outpatient setting.
Growing up, she spent a lot of free time being active with her friends and family, playing sports such as ping-pong, soccer, and volleyball, jogging, or simply enjoying the outdoors through hiking and traveling. she has always been interested in the medical field due to her desire to help others recover from injuries so they can return to doing the things they love. Her passion for movement, science and another sparked her interest in physical therapy. She finds physical therapy to be an amazing profession with the ability to provide others with not only physical and emotional support, but also incredible empowerment in their ability to build strength, confidence, and regain movement.
In her free time, she loves to hike mountains, learn new dances, travel the world, and spend time with her family, friends and labrador.
We pride ourselves on providing the most personalized physical therapy experience—setting a new standard of care that combines best-in-class clinical care with a patient-first mindset.