After completing my Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta in 2014, I have been honoured to work with humans and animals for over a decade. My latest venture, is the launch of DIRT Physio, a hyper-niche physio clinic specializing in assessment and treatment of equestrians, and the animals they love. I am launching a virtual platform for riders across Alberta and international to access physiotherapy to assist in high performance riding of all disciplines, specifically after an injury.

I also have worked at The Canine Fitness & Care Centre for over 10 years, treating canines with many different issues, specifically post op care, conservative management and high performance.

In May 2021 I won 1 of 100 Canadian Physiotherapy Associations medals of distinction. This was awarded to 100 of 25,000 physiotherapists across Canada for “innovation in practice” related to helping athletes in the saddle. This was also in part due to my volunteer time as the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Animal Rehabilitation’s Division Chair, and Knowledge Translation Rep, as well as sitting on the executive of the International Association of Physical Therapists in Animal Practice as the Secretary.

From 2007-2020 I previously held my NCCP Equestrian Canada English Competition Coach (currently on pause for maternity leave) to help patients develope their bodies understanding of the discipline of dressage through riding lessons. I have had the honour of showing internationally up to the Grand Prix Level of Dressage, and Third Level of Western Dressage at the World Western Dressage Championships.

Recent personal riding endeavours 2024-2025 include Working Equitation, and Reining. I enjoy all disciplines within the equestrian world.

My latest accomplishment is being able to order diagnostic imaging in Alberta as of June 2025 for my equestrian athletes.

Speaking Events

-Montreal, Canada Nov 2018- Canadian Physiotherapy Association

-Geneva, Switzerland May 2019 - World Congress of Physical Therapists

-Calgary, Alberta - October 2019 - Canadian Institute of Equine and Canine Body Workers

-Online - Embodia Academy May 2021- Instructor, Animal Rehab Division

Education -University of Calgary, Bachelor of Kinesiology major in Sports Psychology, 2010 -Making Head Way - Concussion eLearning Series (NCCP):2012 -Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, 2014 ​-Orthopedic Level 1 Manual Therapy: 2014 -Introduction to the Equine Patient- Independent Study: 2014 -Biomedical Dry Needling Certification, BDN: 2015 -Introduction to the Equine Rehabilitation:2015 -Rider Level Evaluation (Level 1-7) - Alberta Equestrian Federation:2015 -Bracing and Casting the Canine Patient:2016 -Advanced Equine Rehabilitation:2017 -Equine Dissection Collaboration: Energy Equine + Inhand Equine: 2018 & 2019 -Concussion: prevention, detection and management - Université Laval: 2019 -Diploma in Canine Rehabilitation:2019 -Advanced Low Back Pain Assessment, Triage and Care Pathways Workshop’: Foothills Primary Care Network: 2019

-Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling for Tendinopathy: 2019 -Diploma in Equine Rehabilitation:2020 -Toward Optimized Practice (TOP) Guidelines for Low Back Pain - Cochrane: 2020 -Heliosol Foundational Technique - 2020 -Equestrian Canada: Concussion Awareness 2021 -Equestrian Canada: Safe Sport Training 2021 ​-Pain Catastrophizing Thinking, AHS 2022 -Heliosol More & Additional Techniques, 2022 -Shockwave Therapy: Indications and Uses, Shockwave Canada, 2022 -Diagnostic Imaging for Physiotherapists, University of Alberta, 2025 -CPR – Healthcare Provider: Current

After completing my Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta in 2014, I... Read More