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Biography

I spent the majority of my career at a level one academic trauma center in FL before relocating to NC. I am passionate about advocating for my profession and specialty through education, evidence-informed practice, and building collaborative opportunities to provide the most effective treatments to those I serve. My areas of interest are complex traumatic injuries of the upper extremity and athletes of all levels. I enjoy being active with my family outdoors, traveling, and experiencing living in a state with great basketball.

 
Clinic Locations
Ballantyne
Ballantyne Physical & Hand Therapy 15825 Ballantyne Medical Place
#120
Charlotte, NC 28277
Shoulder
Brachial Plexus and Limb Paralysis Center 1915 Randolph Rd.
2nd Floor
Charlotte, NC 28207
Education
  • Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA -  Post-professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
  • Evelyn J. Mackin Hand Therapy Fellowship 
  • Florida International University - Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • University of North Florida - Associate of Arts
Practice
  • American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Society of Hand Therapists
Certifications
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Hand Therapy
  • Hand Therapy Certification Commission
  • Certified Hand Therapist since 2004
  • Advanced Practice Certificate "Teaching in the Digital Age" Thomas Jefferson University
Awards

2021 National Board of Occupational Therapy Impact Award

Research

Invited lecturer at many conferences around the United States and Canada on various upper extremity topics. Conferences include: 

  • American Society of Hand Therapists
  • Florida Hand Society
  • Georgia Hand, Shoulder, and Elbow Annual Conference
  • Georgia Upper Extremity Special Interest Group Annual Conference
  • South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
  • Wisconsin Hand Experience
  • Canadian Hand Therapy Conference
  • American Association for Hand Surgery

Research: “ Practice Patterns of Certified Hand Therapists In Rehabilitation of Complex Traumatic Hand Injuries: A Cross Sectional Survey”