I founded GeriActive, PLLC to meet a need in my community and allow me to do what I love...help people move better, feel stronger, face their fear of falling and live life more confidently. I want to help you be able to lead an active and full life, enjoy your favorite hobbies and pick up your grandchildren without fear of falls or injury. Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders are devastating to patients and families but with the right guidance there are many things you can do to mitigate your symptoms. While my focus is treating balance and movement disorders I enjoy treating a variety of diagnoses that impact older adults. I have spent over 12 years gathering the knowledge and experience to do just that. I have dreamed of this opportunity for years and I am so humbled to be able to help people in such powerful and meaningful ways. I look forward to meeting you!


Education:

Bachelor's degree from Centre College in 2005

Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Kentucky in 2009


Specialty Certifications:

Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist

Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults

Certified Fall Prevention Specialist

PWR!Moves Certified Therapist (PWR=Parkinson Wellness Recovery)


Experience:

short term rehab focusing on joint replacement rehabilitation

long term care with focus on fall prevention, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

outpatient geriatrics with focus on orthopedic and neurologic disorders

assisted living - primarily weakness, balance and falls

home health - falls, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, neurologic

critical illness recovery - with focus on cardiopulmonary and covid recovery