💼 Professional Background What inspired you to pursue a career in physical therapy/physical therapy assisting? Unlike many people who had some type of injury and were inspired by the experience they had in physical therapy, PT was somewhat of a default choice. I had too much fun my freshman year at Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!) and getting a C in accounting did not bode well for me entering IU’s business school. So, my dad reminded me that I enjoyed volunteering in the acute care...

💼 Professional Background Where do you practice? I have spent over the last 10 years practicing in outpatient clinics in the greater Pensacola area at Andrews Institute Rehabilitation (AIR) which is part of Baptist Healthcare, a regional healthcare system in the Pensacola area. At various points throughout my time with AIR I have served as a team therapist for the University of West Florida athletic teams, clinic director, clinical instructor for DPT students, ATC students and exercise...

💼 Professional Background What inspired you to pursue a career in physical therapy/physical therapy assisting? Originally, I planned to pursue a career in medicine as a physician. However, I realized that physical therapy offered the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives while also allowing me to spend more time with patients and build stronger relationships throughout their care. I was drawn to the ability to help people improve their function, reduce pain, and enhance...