I’m a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum care, menopause, and women’s health during and after cancer treatment.
After 22 years in the military as a medevac pilot, I trained and performed to the same high professional and athletic standards as my male peers. For much of my career, I focused on blending in, but over time I came to recognize the unique strengths my femininity brought to leadership, service, and camaraderie. Embracing those strengths ultimately led me to follow my calling to both healthcare and motherhood as I prepared for military retirement—a transformative season that profoundly shaped my path.
During that time, I sought physical therapy care for my own postpartum recovery, only to discover that the clinicians I saw lacked the specialized training I needed. After months of investing what little precious self-care time I had as a new mother, I realized I was not receiving the quality care I deserved. That experience became a driving force behind my commitment to ensuring women have access to highly skilled, specialized care throughout every stage of life.
My passion has since expanded to include perimenopause, menopause, and oncology rehabilitation, inspired in part by my sister’s breast cancer diagnosis at just 40 years old. Witnessing her journey reinforced the importance of providing women with knowledgeable, compassionate support during some of life’s most challenging transitions.
My goal is to serve women throughout the many hormonal, health, and life changes they experience across their lifespan. I am incredibly excited and proud to be part of Athena Wellness’ mission to provide exceptional, evidence-based care and support to women in the Fort Hunt community and beyond.
