I’m passionate about helping active adults and athletes get out of pain, recover from injury, and get back to doing the things they actually enjoy. Whether that means returning to a sport, getting back in the gym, recovering from surgery, or simply staying strong and active as you get older, my goal is pretty simple: help you move better, get stronger, and feel confident in what your body can do.

As a San Diego native, sports and fitness have always been a big part of my life. Growing up, I was involved in martial arts, soccer, baseball, football, and basketball. Being around so many different sports gave me an early appreciation for movement, competition, and what it takes to stay healthy while still performing at a high level.

Basketball in particular has stayed a major part of my life and has become one of my biggest areas of interest professionally. Having spent years playing, training, and studying the game, I understand the physical demands that come with basketball. It’s not just about being strong or jumping high. You need mobility, control, power, durability, and the ability to handle the demands of the game over and over again.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of California, Irvine before completing my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine. My connection with Sports Performance, however, started long before becoming a physical therapist.

During my undergraduate education, I had the opportunity to learn under Dr. Chris and was introduced early on to the Sports Performance approach. That experience helped shape the way I look at physical therapy today. Instead of simply treating an injury or chasing pain, I learned to look at the entire person, how they move, what they need to be able to do, and what might be preventing them from getting there.

I later had the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Chris in developing the CG Academy curriculum, helping create an educational system that connects rehabilitation, movement, strength and conditioning, and long-term performance. After spending years learning and working within the Sports Performance system, I’ve developed a strong understanding of the principles that have helped thousands of clients return to the activities they love.

Throughout my clinical training and career, I’ve worked with a wide range of people from competitive athletes and active adults to older adults who simply want to stay strong, independent, and capable. I have extensive experience working with the senior and geriatric population, including people recovering from orthopedic injuries and surgeries, dealing with changes in strength and mobility, working through balance and vestibular issues, and managing a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

That experience has also created a passion for working with mature athletes. I don’t believe getting older automatically means you have to stop doing the things you enjoy. Your goals might change and your training might need to change, but that doesn’t mean you stop being an athlete.

Whether you want to get back on the basketball or pickleball court, return to running, get stronger in the gym, travel without worrying about your body, keep up with your kids or grandkids, or simply maintain your independence, getting out of pain is only part of the process. The bigger goal is building a body that is strong, capable, and resilient enough to keep doing those things for years to come.

That’s why my approach is highly individualized. I don’t believe in treating a diagnosis or a painful body part without understanding the person attached to it. I want to know what you want to get back to, what your lifestyle looks like, what your training history is, and what your body needs to handle on a regular basis.

From there, I use a combination of hands-on treatment, exercise, progressive strength training, movement retraining, mobility work, and education to build a plan that makes sense for you. The goal isn’t just to make you feel better during your appointment. It’s to give you the tools and physical capacity to stay better outside of the clinic.

I also believe strongly in practicing what I teach. I regularly strength train, work on mobility, run, play basketball and pickleball, and stay active whenever I can. Because of that, I understand how frustrating it can be when pain or an injury keeps you away from something that is important to you.

For me, physical therapy shouldn’t end when someone is simply “back to normal.” I want the people I work with to leave stronger, more confident, and more capable than when they started.

When I’m not in the clinic, you can usually find me spending time with family and friends, staying active outdoors, getting some runs in on the basketball court, or throwing a ball for my three dogs, Luna, Bella, and Chonchi.