UNC Therapy Services

I have worked with orthopaedic patients at UNC since 2003, first as a nursing assistant and student, for 5 years as a nurse, and as a nurse practitioner since 2009. As a nurse practitioner, I see patients both in our OrthoNow walk-in clinic and in regularly scheduled clinics. I enjoy caring for individuals of all ages with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including joint pain, sprains, strains, fractures, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and back and neck pain. I have an interest in non-operative treatment of foot and ankle conditions, working closely with our orthopaedic surgeons to coordinate care when surgery is indicated. I believe that providing great care requires listening to and respecting patients and taking their preferences into consideration. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three kids. We love hiking and exploring new places.

I decided to pursue physical therapy after tearing my ACL, undergoing surgical repair and pursuing extensive physical therapy for rehabilitation afterwards. It is my goal to help rehabilitate persons, in similar situations as I was, so that they can get back to their former activities without being limited by pain. I strive to provide high quality, individualized care that goes above and beyond expectations while enabling patients to achieve their best possible quality of life.

I am a breast surgical oncologist who specializes in the surgical management and treatment of breast cancer. I have specialized training in oncoplastic surgery including lumpectomy with tissue rearrangement, mastectomy, nipple-sparing mastectomy, skin-sparing mastectomy and axillary procedures. I am interested in preventing lymphedema (arm swelling) during cancer treatment with the axillary reverse mapping procedure. At UNC, you will receive a multi-disciplinary approach to breast cancer, and we strive to offer compassionate, personalized care.