OFFICE LOCATION

Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology - Burnsville Office
Oak Ridge East Professional Building
675 East Nicollet Boulevard, Suite 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-898-5000

EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Physical Therapy – Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1991

Licensure:  Active license - Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy

PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY AREAS AND AREAS OF INTEREST

My background includes a wide variety of physical therapy practice areas.  I have worked at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology since 1997 and have experience primarily with back, neck and headache patients.  I also see patients with a variety of diagnoses who need strengthening and balance training.

PERSONAL PROFILE

PRACTICE FOCUS

I like to help people to improve their ability to function and enjoy their daily lives.  I enjoy teaching people how to use their muscles more effectively and efficiently, in ways that cause less pain.  I believe it’s important to empower people with both knowledge and the physical ability to improve their lives.  As an example of this, I use biofeedback to retrain muscles to work better and ensure that patients are using the correct muscles when learning exercises.  Although exercise is important, I recognize that often people need manual therapy as well in order to achieve their goals.  I use a variety of techniques I have learned, including trigger point therapy, myofascial therapy, craniosacral therapy, strain-counterstrain, muscle energy and joint mobilization techniques.  I also have training in vestibular rehab for patients with balance and dizziness issues.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

I have volunteered with physical therapy legislative issues, tutoring English, and church and school activities with my children.

HOBBIES

I am married with 3 children.  I enjoy activities with my family such as hiking, biking, swimming, ice skating and traveling.