Area of physical therapy or work with a particular type of patient:  I enjoy working with individuals who have been diagnosed with neurological conditions including Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, etc. I also enjoy working with individuals who have dizziness (vestibular) and balance problems.

Why I became a PT/PTA? I would not say there is one specific reason “why I became a PT”. As I reflect on my journey, I would say that God just opened multiple doors to allow be to a Physical Therapist at Lott Physical Therapy in Corsicana, TX. My dad was a Director of Special Education and worked with Physical Therapists. He mentioned that this could be a good fit for me. I started to attend physical therapy sessions with my grandmother in high school, and from that point on I never had a change of heart about the career I wanted to pursue. I love that physical therapy allows you the opportunity to engage with people and to help them reach their specific goals – which could be anywhere from learning to walk again, to reduce pain, or to be able to complete an exercise program independently.

Profession History: 

• Lott Physical Therapy, December 2017-Current
• UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Inpatient Rehabilitation, February 2015-December 2018

Education:

• Undergraduate – Bachelor of Science in Biology – East Texas Baptist University
• Graduate – Doctor of Physical Therapy – UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX

Professional Certifications/Additional Training/Awards:

• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS): Board Certified
• Neurologic Specialist (NCS)
  LSVT-BIG, Certified clinician for treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease and other neurologic conditions
• The McKenzie Institute: Completed McKenzie Part A Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of Lumbar Spine
• Currently completing Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation through 360 Neuro Health