I never set out to be a Chiropractor. After I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, I intended on completing a doctorate in Counseling Psychology. During that time I was injured in two different car accidents, due to no fault of my own. My injuries required Chiropractic to get on my feet again, and I was so inspired by the life changing process that I enrolled in Palmer College of Chiropractic to help others recover in the way that I did.

I expanded on the traditional Chiropractic skill set in both extracurricular and post-graduate studies to include Functional Medicine, Cranial Adjusting, Extremity Adjusting, and Myofascial release into practice. I’m deeply interested in how movement, nutrition, stress, and mindset shape long-term health and these interests have led to both the clinical strategies inside of Vita, as well as non-Chiropractic endeavors.

I have been a clinician for over 25 years, and my career has spanned across a variety of clinical settings, including:

• Practicing telehealth Functional Medicine in Illinois, Colorado, and Pennsylvania

• Owning Trifecta Chiropractic and Wellness Center, LLC in Greensburg from 2011-2018

• Digital Health Coaching for patients navigating chronic health conditions in Minnesota, Washington, Texas, and Pennsylvania

• Developing and Instructing undergraduate Psychology courses at The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

• Practicing as a Therapist in outpatient clinics, schools, and homes in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties

Outside of practice, I stay active through mountain biking, hiking, and strength training. I hold a fourth-degree black belt in Uechi-Ryu Karate and maintain a personal practice of daily meditation.

I am happily married to the love of my life and give back to the community as a member of the Rotary of Westmoreland.