Continuing Education
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Why I take it: Simple; the more that I learn, the more effectively and efficiently I can serve my clients in their quest to improve their quality of their life.
Why I post it: I believe that every client should be an informed consumer and deserves to know what steps their healthcare providers have taken to stay current on best practice and advance their knowledge base.
You may notice that I have taken a wide variety of courses. I have yet to find a client who is one dimensional and I do not believe that a unidimensional approach at PT assessment and treatment will serve as well as a multidimensional approach.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela
o 2024
Mulligan Manual Therapy Concept - Mobilization with Movement for the Upper Quarter
o 2023
Maximizing Nutrition - Functional Nutrition Informed Professional Certification
The Power of Functional Nutrition
Orthopedic Certified Specialist Board Exam - PASS!! (In order to do this, I dedicated 100s of hours of studying and at home courses, I won’t bore you with the list, but if it had to do with the anatomy, physiology, mechanics, or updated practice guideline of an orthopedic injury, I focused on it while everyone else was enjoying the solid pow days of skiing this year. This is an elite designation, it takes sacrifice and shows a true dedication to elevating our practice and the field as a whole.)
o 2022
Upper Extremity Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Headache
Inova Female Cadaveric Anatomy and Rehabilitative Pelvic Floor Ultrasound Symposium (Collaborative education symposium with renowned Urogynecologist, Dr. Shobeiri, MD and PT leaders in Rehabilitative US Imaging)
Visceral Manipulation 4 - The Thorax; relationship between the hard frame and soft frame with its countless articulations for respiration, circulatory requirements and upper body movement patterns. (Including Pleura, Lungs, Pericardium, Heart, Mediastinum, Thyroid, Trachea, Esophagus, Sternum, Rib Cage and Thoracic Plexuses. The Barral Institute and The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners)
o 2021
Clinical Examination of the Runner: Assessment, Testing, Gait Correlations, and Corrections
Systematic Evaluation and Treatment of the Wrist 1 (IAOM - International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine)
Outpatient Post-COVID Rehabilitation
Indications for Musculoskeletal Imaging & Basic Musculoskeletal Radiology and Imaging
Evidence and Practice - ACL Study Day
Visceral Manipulation 3 - The Pelvis; relationship between functional and structural mechanics of the pelvis (Including Bladder, Uterus, Prostate, Rectum, Ureters, and supporting structures. The Barral Institute and The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners)
Visceral Manipulation - Abdomen 2; Kidneys, Pancreas, Spleen (The Barral Institute and The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners)
o 2020
Concussion in Sport Part 1 (Pathophysiology, Recognition, & Management) & Part 2 (Clinical Evaluation and Return to Play)
Visceral Manipulation 1 - Abdomen 1; Liver, Gallbladder, Stomach and Intestines (The Barral Institute and The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners)
Mobilization of the Visceral Fascia - The Urinary System (Herman & Wallace)
4th Annual Orthopedic Symposium - Current Concepts in Orthopedic Care (In Motion Therapy)
Pre and Postnatal Coaching Certification by Girls Gone Strong
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (3 long days of seminars regarding the latest research and cutting edge treatments by the leaders in Pelvic Health, Orthopedic, and Sports Medicine PT. Seminars also included education regarding utilizing diagnostic imaging in PT, Canine PT, PT for climbers, gymnasts, and aerialists.)
Cervical Spine I (NAIOMT - North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy)
o 2019
Spinning Babies Workshop
Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation
Care of the Pregnant Patient
Care of the Postpartum Patient
o 2018
Introduction to Caring for the Pregnant Patient
FMS Y Balance Test
Dry Needling Symposium
o 2017
Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level 2- Interventions (SFMA II)
Evidence Based Examination and Treatment of the Cervical Spine (this completes my "Excellence in Orthopedics - The Spine Certificate" through MedBridge Education)
Evidence Based Examination and Treatment of the Thoracic Spine
Pelvic Physical Therapy: APTA Level III (including male and pediatric populations)
Level I Myofascial Decompression (Orthopedic Cupping)
o 2016
Mobilization of the Myofascial Layer: Pelvis and Lower Extremity
Evidence Based Examination and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine
Evidence Based Examination and Treatment of the Pelvis
Teaching People about Pain
Orthopedic Clinical Examination, Diagnosis & Treatment: Becoming an Expert
Sex and Sexuality in Physical Therapy Practice: Part A
Sexuality for Pelvic Floor Practitioners: Part B
Clinical Tools for Treatment of Complex Sexual Pain Disorders - Addressing Psychosocial Factors in Treatment: Part C
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Terminology, Conditions & Diagnoses
o 2015- Play, Travel, and Exploration :)
NOT a PT COURSE, but it does make me a better practitioner.
o 2014
Rehab Strategies for Improved Function of Fascial Highway Systems – Manual and Self Myofascial Release Techniques
Upper Extremity Lymphedema Therapy Certification (Klose Training, 90 hr course)
o 2013
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA Level 1)
Oncology Rehabilitation: Clinical Implication for Health Care Providers
o 2012
Pelvic Physical Therapy; APTA Level I and Level II
o 2011
Trigger Point Dry Needling; Level II
Bioness L300 Training
o 2010
Trigger Point Dry Needling; Level I
A Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer Management
Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes
o 2009
Shoulder Symposium
Clinical Instructor Credentialing Course