Elizabeth completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from California State University of Monterey Bay with a concentration in exercise science. She continued to pursue her career in promoting wellness through activity by earning her ACSM personal training certificate and later completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific.
Throughout her observational and clinical experiences, Elizabeth has become passionate in working in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting with various age groups and musculoskeletal conditions. She has even been able to learn more about pelvic health with guidance from Herman and Wallace which has allowed her to treat conditions such as bladder incontinence, prolapse and dyspareunia. By using a combination of manual techniques, therapeutic exercise and patient education, Elizabeth assists her patients return to activities they love most. She believes in empowering individuals with independence through rehabilitation to live an active and fruitful lifestyle and believes in continuing to learn and develop new techniques to benefit her patients.
On her days off, Elizabeth enjoys spending time exploring the world with activities that get the body going such as hiking, running and swimming. She also enjoys creating art and spending time with family.
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish