Education
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 1996
Scholarly Project – Plyometrics
South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
Bachelor of Science: Athletic Training, 1993
Graduated with Honors
Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota
Associate in Arts Degree, 1991
Graduated with Honors
Professional Experience
- Physical Therapist, Immanuel Saint Joseph – Mayo, Mankato, Minnesota
- Physical Therapist, Wenger Physical Therapy, North Mankato, Minnesota
- Physical Therapist, RehabCare Physical Therapy, Mankato, Minnesota
- Physical Therapist, Orthosports Physical Therapy, McAllen, Texas
- Physical Therapist, TrailsWest Physical Therapy, Kearney, Nebraska
- Physical Therapist, New Ulm Medical Center, New Ulm, Minnesota
- Athletic Trainer, HealthSouth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Omaha, Nebraska
- Student Athletic Trainer, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
Licensure/Certification
- Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, Physical Therapy License 6811
- Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, Registered Athletic Trainer 1885
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Certified Athletic Trainer
Service
Bethany Lutheran College
- Chair Exercise Science Department
- Chair Health & Human Performance Division
- Chair Biology Department
- Faculty Athletic Representative
- On call Athletic Trainer
- Author – Human Biology Major
- Author – Exercise Science Major
- Chair – IRB Committee
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
- Chairman
- Vice-Chairman
- Usher
Community
- Physical Therapist
Teaching Philosophy
I teach many of the human biology courses within the biology major. I believe it is my role to lead students to begin bridging the gap between basic science and clinical practice. I offer a unique perspective as I have been a practicing Physical Therapist since 1996 in addition to my role as a professor at Bethany Lutheran College. Many examples of conceptual science can be explained and applied though the use of clinical cases that I have experienced in the clinic. I want to pass that knowledge and experience on to you as a student. In addition, my goal is to pass on a love of life-long learning. Learning can be so much fun!
Personal
I love to play golf and enjoy Bethany athletics as I was a Bethany student-athlete many years ago.