In an effort to best serve my patients, I chose to further my education past the Masters level to earn my Doctorate degree in physical therapy, and I continually broaden my knowledge-base by attending professional conferences and educational courses. However, I practice with the philosophy that patients do not care how much I know until they know how much I care. I possess a sincere compassion for my patients and a vested interest in their well-being, and each and every day I strive to emphasize the importance of keeping the “care” in “healthcare.”
Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Daemen College; M.S. Physical Therapy, Clarkson University; B.S. Psychology, Clarkson University; B.S. Business Administration, Clarkson University
Continuing Education: Food for Thought – Understanding the Role of Nutritional Concepts in PT Practice; Current Issues in Neurological PT for the Aging Adult; Ecology of Obesity – Linking Science and Action; Management of Complications in Spine Surgery
Certifications/Training: McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for the Cervical & Lumbar Spine; Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization
I began my professional career as a clinical instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Clarkson University, and although I enjoyed my role in academia, my heart was in patient care. Thankfully, I have the great fortune of applying my teaching skills everyday in the clinic, through patient education. I truly believe an educated patient is a healthier patient, which is why I focus on teaching patients and/or their caregivers in an attempt to make them more independent in their recovery. “If I treat a patient, I can help him today. If I teach a patient, I can help him for a lifetime.”
Courses Taught: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy; Orthopedic Clinical Laboratory; Scientific Basis of Healthcare; Physical Therapy Licensure Review Course
Lectures Given: Addressing Childhood Obesity; Back Injury Prevention; Sign Language for the Healthcare Professional; Performing Arts Injury Prevention
Because of my great passion for the field of physical therapy and my high expectations for the future direction of the field, I feel it is important to be actively involved in the processes by which the profession is governed. By the same token, I feel it is imperative to promote the benefits of the profession and to encourage and foster the interest, growth, and development of the future leaders in this dynamic healthcare field.
Professional Memberships/Involvement: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA); Elected Central District delegate to NYPTA Delegate Assembly; NYPTA Leadership Development Workshop; Guest Speaker/Presenter for several educational career fairs in New York State
