Facility Antioch Medical Center Department of Physical Therapy Address Sand Creek Medical Offices 4501 Sand Creek Road 3rd Floor Antioch CA 94531 Telephone Appt/Advice: (925) 813-6420 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

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My first experience in physical therapy was when I was in elementary school. I had many physical therapy sessions after multiple surgeries for a broken leg and knew that someday I wanted to become a physical therapist. I earned a BS in Health Science from Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga, CA. After graduating from St. Mary’s, I went onto earn a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA.

One of the things that I like most about my work is getting to know my patients. I have learned an immense amount from their stories, in regards to both their physical issues and their life stories. Similarly, I enjoy working for Kaiser Permanente since they offer a collaborative team approach, their emphasis on prevention, and have invested in a cutting edge electronic charting system.

My core philosophy in treating my patients is twofold. First I want to fully understand what is hurting the patient, what they are having trouble doing, and what they want to get back to doing. I feel that by understanding this picture I can best find ways to help the patient. Secondly, I want to use my time with my patients to educate them on how to manage or improve their symptoms when they are not in my office. I feel that by empowering my patients with this knowledge they will be able to take control of their own well-being and thereby improve their musculoskeletal issues.

Education and Credentials

Undergraduate Education	BS, Health Science, Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA
Graduate Education	DPT, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA
Professional Memberships	American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
Certifications / Licensure	Physical Therapy Board of California

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