Becoming a PTA is something I have always wanted to do after helping my Gram recover from an aneurysm, however, I joined the military and explored other career paths before returning to school and following my dream. I enjoy being part of a team with my co-workers and patients to achieve their goals and to provide them the resources to lead a fulfilling life, independently. I also enjoy putting together the puzzle of physical, emotional, and physiological responses to put out the fire and not the smoke. Life experience has brought me significant benefits by providing patient care as a whole and gives me the ability to connect in multiple ways, other than therapist/patient relationships only.
Outside of work you can find me sitting on the sideline at my son’s sporting events, traveling to visit my daughter, running around in the woods or garden, hanging out with friends and family or flopped on the couch with my dog and a good book.