• 1986 graduate from the University of California San-Francisco Physical Therapy Program
• In 2002 received Doctorate Degree from the Ola Grimsby Institute of Manual Therapy
• In 2004 completed manual therapy residency in spinal manipulation, also through the Ola Grimsby Institute
• Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist
• Owner of private practice since 1991
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic section
• Certified Mulligan Practitioner
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
• In 2016 completed training to specialize in Dance Medicine through the Harkness Center for Dance
  Medicine at New York University
• Member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science
• Extensive experience in lower limb biomechanical assessment

Areas of Interest:

• Dance Medicine
• Patellofemoral dysfunction and lower extremity injury
• Shoulder injury and upper extremity rehabilitation
• Headache/upper cervical treatment
• TMJ evaluation and treatment

• Graduated from the University of Miami in 1981 with a BS in Physical Therapy
• Moved to Alaska in 1984
• 35 years of experience in Outpatient Neurological rehabilitation
• Completed Masters of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute in 1998
• A member of the American Physical Therapy Association
• Has worked part-time at Joint Effort since 2004
• Successful in treating people with all types of orthopedic injuries and neurological conditions

Areas of Interest:

• Vestibular dysfunction
• Concussion injuries
• Neurological conditions

• Graduated from Regis University Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program, 2011
• Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, 2015
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section and Women’s Health Section
• Certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling
• Pursuing advanced training in pelvic health
• Optimizing function during pregnancy and postpartum return to fitness

Areas of Interest:

• Lower back and pelvic girdle pain
• Upper and lower extremity injury
• Pelvic health
• Treatment during pregnancy and postpartum return to fitness

• Graduated from Baylor University Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program, 2023
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist, 2024
• Pursuing advanced training in Lymphatic studies
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Alaska Chapter

Areas of Interest:

• Manual Lymph Drainage (MDL) for post-surgical procedures
• Vestibular Dysfunction
• Women’s Pelvic Health

She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is pursuing continuing education opportunities to grow as a new Physical Therapist. She has a wide variety of interests in the orthopedic pathway, however more specifically enjoys the pediatrics population. Outside of work you can find Madison hiking, fishing, reading, and continuing to explore Alaska.