Facility San Jose Medical Center Department of Occupational Health Address 275 Hospital Parkway 5th Floor San Jose CA 95119 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (408) 972-6800 View your preventive services

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Background

Keeping you healthy and providing quality healthcare are the reasons I chose physical therapy for my life's work. I am passionate about education because the more you know about your body and health, the more empowered you are! In the clinic, I will evaluate and treat your musculoskeletal needs. For home, I will teach you specific treatments and exercises to restore your range of motion, strength, flexibility, balance, and function. In this process, you will learn a lot about your body and about how to correct any musculoskeletal imbalances. Correcting these imbalances will not only make you feel better, but also help to prevent future injuries.

Roles and Responsibilities

Currently, I am the Physical and Occupational Therapy Supervisor of the San Jose Occupational Medicine Clinic. I supervise the physical therapists (PT), PT aides, the occupational therapists (OT), and certified occupational therapist assistant (COTA) that we staff in our department. I also evaluate and treat my own patients regularly, and oversee the chiropractors and acupuncturists with whom we contract.

I have extensive experience working in Integrated Pain Management Clinics (IPMC). I was responsible for the set-up of a new Kaiser Permanente IPMC in Fontana, California. I created and taught numerous classes for patients with chronic pain.

I started off my career in 2000 at this very location in San Jose Occupational Medicine, where I spent six years treating patients injured at work. As I reflect on my decade+ employment at Kaiser Permanente, I can truly say I am proud to work for this integrated healthcare organization, where I have been fully supported to provide quality care with a personal touch for the entirety of my career.

Please note that I am out of the office on Wednesdays.

Professional Credentials

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development ~ Stanford University
• Children and Society Curriculum ~ Stanford University
• Master of Science and Physical Therapy degrees ~ Duke University
• California physical therapist license
• BLS CPR certification
• Pilates instructor certification accredited by the National Endurance and Sports Trainers Association

Family and Friends

When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children.

Hobbies and Interests

My hobbies and interests include yoga, rock climbing, swimming, hiking, Pilates, running, travelling, and meeting interesting people.

Recent Adventures

Recent adventures include: climbing Half Dome, Escape from Alcatraz Open Water Swim Race, Sprint triathlons, travelling to Italy, adventures in Kauai, and daily life with my children.

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