I’ve had a lifelong interest in footcare that began when I was growing up riding and training horses. That experience taught me firsthand the truth behind the “no hoof, no horse” adage. My understanding of footcare has been further enriched by my experiences as a runner on roads and trails, covering distances from short to ultra. As a physical therapist, I have a comprehensive understanding of wound care, physics, biomechanics, and the complexity of factors that contribute to footcare issues and injuries.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless runners, helping them either return to or succeed in the sport they love. Living in the Pacific Northwest for ten years, where I ran trails and worked with ultra-runners, fueled my passion for working with endurance athletes of all kinds. Working alongside John Vonhof at the Western States 100 Endurance Run since 2010 has provided me with invaluable mentorship, friendship, and further development of my footcare expertise. In fact, John brought me on as a co-author for the seventh edition of “Fixing Your Feet,” published in 2021.
Currently, I reside in St. Petersburg, FL, where I run Centaur Physical Therapy, LLC, my own cash Physical Therapy practice. Additionally, I serve as adjunct faculty in the two-year hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program at South College in Knoxville, TN, and I am pursuing a Doctorate in Education at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
