Professor of Biology and physical therapist based in Yuma, Arizona.
View or download CV (PDF) · 3 pages · Updated October 12, 2026
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona — May 2015
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona — May 2012
August 2020–present | Yuma, Arizona
Instruction in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIO201/202), Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (BIO160), and Exercise Physiology (EXS225), with experience in classroom, hybrid, and online delivery.
Curriculum development, open educational resources, laboratory instruction, and student mentorship. Program work includes the Human Movement Lab, exercise science curriculum development, and groundwork for regional physical therapy and healthcare career pathways.
August 2013–May 2014 | Flagstaff, Arizona
Cadaver laboratory instruction, student assessment, supplemental instruction, and anatomy tutoring for Clinical Anatomy I and II.
Physical therapist, part time | 2024–present | Yuma, Arizona
Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy and clinical student mentorship.
Owner and physical therapist | July 2017–present | Yuma, Arizona
Sole proprietor of a micro-clinic owned and operated by me. AZFPT is currently not accepting clients or patients.
Physical therapist | 2022–2025 | Yuma, Arizona
Inpatient physical therapy for orthopedic, neurological, and medical populations, in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Physical therapist | July 2018–2024 | Yuma, Arizona
Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy and PT/PTA student mentorship.
Physical therapist | July 2015–March 2022 | Scottsdale, Arizona
Inpatient rehabilitation, mentorship across medical-surgical, orthopedic, oncology, intensive care, and emergency settings, and clinical instruction for physical therapy students.
Physical therapist | July 2015–July 2018 | Phoenix, Arizona
Acute rehabilitation on a multidisciplinary team serving neurological, orthopedic, and medical populations.
Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, New Zealand | May–August 2014
Research on cortisol, insulin sensitivity, and socioeconomic status, with mentorship from Dr. Paul Hoffman and Dr. Ben Albert.
“Why Cheetahs Don’t Stretch” — TEDx presentation, March 17, 2023.
Prognostic Differences Between Medial and Lateral Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy — Northern Arizona University, October 2013.
Arizona Western College service includes Science Division Honors Council representation beginning in Fall 2024, assessment implementation in 2024, adjunct faculty mentoring in Spring 2024, and new faculty mentoring in Fall 2024.
Clinical instruction and mentorship for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students since 2017, including APTA Clinical Performance Instrument training.
Athletic training assistance at Arizona Western College, Fall 2023–Spring 2024.
City of Yuma Neighborhood Leadership Academy graduate, 2019.
APTA Arizona Chapter leadership and advocacy participation, 2020.
NJCAA Softball Championship volunteer, Summer 2022.
Special Olympics FunFitness physical therapy screening volunteer, Surprise, Arizona, Fall 2014.
Promotions Chair, Go Big for Parkinson’s Research 5K/10K fundraiser, 2013.
Assistant varsity and head junior varsity soccer coach, Valley Christian High School, Chandler, Arizona, 2010–2011.
Past volunteer service with Feed My Starving Children and Tempe Sister Cities’ Four Peaks Oktoberfest.
Arizona Physical Therapist — Active. License certificate issued by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy lists expiration August 31, 2028.
Dry needling training — Dr. Ma Integrative Dry Needling Approach, January 2018.
EDU 250: The Community College, Spring 2022; assessment implementation training, 2024.
Continuing education in mobility and movement assessment, post-stroke rehabilitation and neuroplasticity, documentation, early mobilization in intensive care, and wound management.
Human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics, exercise physiology, clinical reasoning, histology, curriculum design, open educational resources, Canvas course delivery, laboratory instruction, assessment, and student mentorship.
Public CV adapted from my February 2026 curriculum vitae and updated with my October 2026 role information.