I was born in Milwaukee, WI. My family soon moved to Palm Springs where my grandfather was a Judge. When in high school I loved and participated in Team sports like swimming, track and field, tennis and was a part of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad. I loved academics and graduated at 16. I went to college in Palm Desert where I earned my degree with an emphasis in biochemistry. I continued my education at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic where my interest in sports and how the body worked during high performance movement blended together. After graduation moving back to Palm Springs and opening my practice, I gained further hands-on skills from a very experienced Chiropractor, whose father and grandfather had also been Chiropractors.

Education

Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

• Doctor of Chiropractic – July 1976
• BS Biology – July 1974
• AA – July 1972

Accolades

• Outstanding Alumni, College of the Desert
• Certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA)

Professional Background

Auto Collision Injuries

Twenty years of treating patients in my multidisciplinary referral practice, including physician referrals from Family Doctors, Neurologist, Orthopedist, Pain Management, Emergency Room and ObGyn. Showed through medical and objective evidence the validation of the relationship between injury, treatment, and function.

Sports Medicine

Possess a high level of sports medicine knowledge on and off the field. Selected by the Medical staff of the US Olympic Committee to travel with the US Olympic team interfacing with MDs, PTs, and Athletic trainers.

Professional Framework

Professional Certification

American Athletic Trainer Association California – January 1986

Professional Affiliations

California Chiropractic Association California – Current-2020

Teaching

Lower extremity 10-week module Masters Program on Sports Medicine Chapman University – 1993 1994

Practice

Not to let an opportunity pass, eventually in 1998 love brought me to Los Angeles. The demands of my family life – raising three children as a single parent, never undermined my determination and commitment to continue treating patients. However, I met the man of my dreams – today my second husband – and the children and I moved to share a new life with him. Now that all the children are mini-adults – I am back.

Provided Sports Medicine for the following Teams, Athletes & Tournaments:

• College of the Desert, Athletic Department, All teams, Sports Chiropractor – 1977-1996
• ATP Newsweek Men & Women Tennis Tournament,  Two weeks – 1994-1995
• Michael Moorer Boxing; Heavyweight World Champion – 1994
• Shannon Briggs Boxing; Heavyweight – 1994
• Olympic Sports Festival, Oklahoma City, OK – July 1989
• Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO – July 1987

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