Why am I a physical therapist?

I feel truly blessed to love what I do. Physical therapy is a career that continues to change and grow. The professional and personal growth that I have experienced over the years have kept me motivated and excited about being a physical therapist. My intention is to help empower patients to learn about themselves. I also learn from each patient because each person is unique and different. Healing involves education, hands-on, compassion and teamwork!

Continuing education commitment:

Since physical therapy does grow and change, it is important to be committed to continuing education. The courses I enjoy are the courses that integrate manual therapy and movement. My strong interest in movement is what attracted me to initially work with stroke patients and led to getting a certification in the neurodevelopmental technique. As I began treating orthopedic and sports medicine patients, I continued to see abnormal movement patterns which motivated me to further study movement and seek certification in the Feldenkrais method. This took a major commitment of four years of training. Also, since the birth of my first daughter, I became very interested in women's health, and a lot of my continuing education courses have centered around women's issues.

Professional and community activities:

I enjoy giving lectures to the community. From bridge groups to PT conferences, it is important to to share knowledge and information. I also teach Awareness through Movement lessons regularly, which I love to do!

Personal interests:

Outside the clinic I enjoy hiking and camping with my family, rock climbing and volleyball.

What patients have said:

-"Terri has an approach that makes me feel immediately at ease, and she treats the "whole person" not just the parts."

-"Thanks for making it a priority that I understand the nature of my injury and how to prevent it from happening again!"

Education Background:

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy University of Colorado, 1982

Bachelor of Arts in Biology University of Colorado, 1981

Certifications:
 - Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT)
 - Guild Feldenkrais Certification (GCFP)