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Department Hours

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Welcome to my practice

In my sixth year as a swim instructor, I decided to change my career from microbiologist to physical therapist. That was the best decision I have ever made because I love to talk, and even though bacteria are better listeners, I like responses. I was fortunate enough to learn what I wanted to do from my swim students. They taught me that knowledge is a foundation but the skills I acquire over time are the building blocks. I know that holding your breath underwater is the foundation to swimming, but how can I get a 2-year-old, or a 5-year-old with a near-drowning experience, to do that? I have learned to be more attentive to facial expressions, gestures, body language, be an attentive listener, be creative, and be patient in order to successfully work with the kids as a team to reach our goals.

Background

I received my bachelors degree from University of California, Davis in exercise biology and doctorate degree in physical therapy from University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco State University in 2011. I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2011 and am excited to be a part of this amazing team.

When I am not working, I am camping, hiking, running, practicing yoga, snowboarding, swimming, and biking. I love the outdoors and physical activities that challenge me physically and mentally. In my down time, I enjoy reading and baking.

Recommendations

I recommend that my patients treat their body as a whole. Our bodies, organs, and systems are not separate from our emotions and spiritual selves. Ultimately, if one part is under stress, it affects our behavior, our health, and our spirit - leading to illnesses in our bodies.

My philosophy of care is to be resourceful and to provide guidance to my patients. Not only do I treat the physical aspect of the complex human body, I strive to positively influence the mental and spiritual aspects as well. Therefore, my goal is to pave the path for my patients to help them back on their feet and enjoy what life has to offer.

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