Licensed physical therapist
Charleston Sports Medicine
How would you describe your journey to becoming the health leader you are today?
After earning an undergraduate degree in athletic training/sports medicine and a master’s in the same field, I became a certified athletic trainer, working with athletes of all levels and obtaining my strength and conditioning certificate, which led to my work with the women’s World Cup team, high school football players and high-level college and professional athletes. When I felt I needed more, I went back to school and obtained my PT license. I have been treating athletes and patients for over 40 years.
Tell us about one of your patients’ success stories.
A 9-year-old soccer player with a significant femur fracture could not move his leg, bend his knee, lift his leg, walk or go to school. After a lot of crying, encouragement, hard work, high-fiving and guidance – and “cheerleading” on my part – he got back to high-level soccer and now has his own Instagram page.
If you could change one thing about health care, what would it be?
It would be the lack of financial advancement and increased compensation for years of experience and education for health care providers who are not owners of companies. Despite a lifetime of experience, they are not compensated appropriately.
