My Training and Certifications

YearTypeSummary
2001EducationBachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Truman State University
2003EducationMaster of Science in Exercise Science (Concentration in Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Control), The George Washington University
2017EducationDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Regis University
2017 – 2020Clinical ExperienceOutpatient and Inpatient Physical Therapist, Platte Valley Medical Center
2020 – 2024Clinical ExperienceOutpatient Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Medical Campus
2025 – PresentClinical ExperienceOutpatient Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, AdventHealth Parker
2002-2012CertificationAmerican College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
2005CertificationAmerican Lung Association Freedom from Smoking Facilitator Certified
2013 – PresentCertificationPilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Instructor
CurrentCertificationAPTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level 1
CurrentCertificationBoard Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy (WCS), Pelvic Health
2007-2013Teaching ExperienceAdjunct Faculty Instructor, The George Washington University (Taught Personal Health and Wellness and Stress Management)
2007-2010Teaching ExperienceThrive Pilates Instructor
2017 – PresentTeaching ExperienceGuest Lecturer, Regis University School of Physical Therapy & University of Colorado School of Pharmacy
2016TrainingLevel I & II Pelvic Health Courses, PIPER Institute
2019 – 2021TrainingHerman & Wallace, Level 1, 2a, 2b, and Transgender care Pelvic Floor Courses
2019TrainingKinetacore Level 1 Dry Needling
2020TrainingKlose Lymphedema Training
2020TrainingKinetacore Level 2 Dry Needling with Pelvic Floor Dry Needling
2023TrainingClinical Management of the Fitness Athlete- Pregnancy and Postpartum; ICE Course
2020TrainingLow Pressure Fitness – Hypopressive exercise for pelvic health (first of a three-series certification)
2019Training (Scheduled)Advanced Pelvic Floor Dry Needling
2019Training (Scheduled)Advanced Pelvic Floor course
2023Training (Scheduled)Low Pressure Fitness – continuing education series
2023 – 2024Training/MentorshipBeth Shelly Mentorship program for APTA Women’s Health Clinical Specialist exam prep
2015AwardColorado Health Symposium Scholarship Recipient
2017AwardAlpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honors Society
2017AwardPauline Cerasoli ACE PT Student Award (Colorado Chapter of APTA)
2022AwardAmerican Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Emerging Leader Award
2014-2018LeadershipGovernment Affairs Committee, Colorado Chapter of APTA
2016-2018LeadershipSecretary for Colorado PT PAC
2018-2019LeadershipChair, APTA Colorado Mile High District (Denver area)
2020-2023LeadershipSecretary and Executive Committee Member, Colorado Chapter of APTA
2022LeadershipMentor for Young Professional Scholar
2022-2023LeadershipDelegate for Mile High District to the APTA House of Delegates
2015, 2016, 2017Leadership/AdvocacyAdvocated at APTA Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
2023AdvocacyAdvocated at APTA Day on Capitol Hill