Soccer has always been part of my life and my identity. Growing up, I was both an avid fan and player. Soccer became part of my DNA during my childhood, high school, and even college, as I continued to play and study the game while earning my degree in Exercise Science at Temple University.
Later, when I attended Duke University to earn my Doctorate in Physical Therapy, I, once again, fell in love with the game– but from a different perspective. A sports medicine one. I’ve always been interested in this field, but by the beginning of my second year in my doctoral program, I became driven to become the best soccer physical therapist and fitness coach that I could possibly be.
This passion led to a life-changing opportunity with Duke University’s renowned soccer medical program (FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence), where I learned from the physical therapists, athletic trainers, and physicians on the sidelines of several matches. By my second year, which was also my most difficult year, I not only excelled academically, but spent an extra 200 hours volunteering in the athletic training room at North Carolina FC (one of the best youth clubs in the nation) and an additional 400 hours interning at Athletic Lab (the fitness and performance partner of North Carolina FC and NC Courage).
I graduated and passed the boards in 2020 – in the midst of the Pandemic – however this only fueled me to start my own business. I launched The Futbol Physios, a revolutionary LLC that provided virtual workouts for soccer clubs and college teams around the nation, to great success and also began conducting remote training sessions for soccer players of all levels (from amateur to professional) around the world. Additionally, I became the leading medical provider for a newly-formed, semi-professional team in Hudson County and helped develop and implement their fitness and medical protocols.
However, despite my early career achievements, I knew that to provide the best possible care for my patients, that I needed experience in an elite sporting environment. So, in the spring of 2021, I left my full-time job at a local physical therapy clinic and the semi-professional soccer club to move to Orlando, FL for a year of intense residency training with Orlando Health and Orlando City SC.
But now, I’m back.
I work full time for an elite local soccer academy, and I’m ready to provide the same professional services that I’ve given to numerous teams and organizations to you and your loved ones.
Because, I fully, wholeheartedly, believe that my purpose is to help ALL soccer players (regardless of age, gender, ability or socioeconomic status) get stronger, faster, and recover from injury, so that they can play 90 minutes at their physical best.
If you’re a young athlete who wants to return to 100 percent after a knee injury, I can help. If you’re a high school player who wants to increase your speed and power to make the varsity team, I can help.
If you’re a player who aspires to reach the highest levels in professional soccer, I can help. And if you’re a parent who hasn’t been able to enjoy playing Sunday league or coaching your kids because of hip or back pain, I can help.
So, let’s connect. Let’s get to work. Let’s get you back to the field.
