Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Drake University in 1999. She went on to earn her Master of Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University in 2006 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas in 2010. Emily has worked exclusively in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy since 2006. She received her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2015, making her a content expert in orthopedic physical therapy and the top 6% of physical therapists nationwide with this advanced certification.
Emily divides her time between KCOI and Rockhurst University, where she has been an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program since 2013.
She enjoys working with students and clients of all ages to guide them in the benefits of physical therapy to stay active and healthy.
Emily’s daughter is a gymnast, and this drives her special interest in treating adolescent female athletes to work towards injury rehab and prevention in sports.
Emily enjoys spending time with her family and children at their various activities, hiking, traveling, and going to the lake.
My Education:
- BA in Biology – Drake University – 1999
- Master of Physical Therapy – Rockhurst University – 2006
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Kansas – 2010
My special training and areas of interest:
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
- Adolescent female athlete injury rehab and prevention
- Video running analysis
- Treatment of knee, hip, spine, shoulder, and foot/ankle
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