Alumni Achievement Award, CU PT Alumni Association
(2023)
Herbert J. Levy Humanitarian Award, CU PT Alumni Association
(2010)
Outstanding Service to the University of Colorado Denver by an Individual, CU Anschutz
(2009)
Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, University of Denver
(2007)
Teaching
Clinical Senior Instructor
(2023)
School of Medicine,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Co-Coordinator: Foundations of Intervention I and Examination & Evaluation II
Guest lecturer: Wound care & integumentary system
Lab instructor: Examination & Evaluation I, Foundations of Intervention II, Medical Conditions I-III.
Professional Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association - Performing Arts Special Interest Group, Member
Doctors for Dancers, Member
International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, Member
National Dance Education Organization, Member
The Bridge Dance Project, Denver Team Lead
Specialty Information
Specialties
Basic Training: The Progressive Pointe Method (The Pointe Shop), Other
(2022)
American Physical Therapy Association Certified Clinical Instructor, Specialized Training
(2011)
Personal Interests
I have been a dancer since the age of 3, continuing to dance and train across a variety of dance genres, including participation as a national circuit competitor in West Coast Swing.
Public Speaking Yes
Public speaking opportunities, outside of the DPT classroom, include:
- teaching with the University of Northern Colorado Master of Arts in Dance Education program since 2020
- International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2022-2023
- Colorado Dance Education Organization 2020-2023
- ourDANCE 2021
- as well as numerous community programs for local dance studios, a variety of podcast interview, and three years of participation in Toastmasters International.
General Information
Graduate Schools:
DPT, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
(2010)