What makes me different
Pride in Movement Physical Therapy is unlike any physical therapy practice out there, and that's on purpose.
Safe Space, Not a Classroom
You shouldn’t have to spend your appointment explaining yourself. This is a space where you don’t have to teach me — I already get it, and nothing you’re dealing with is "weird" or "gross." If you’ve ever left an appointment feeling like your provider just waved away all of your symptoms, know that you are the expert on your own body here.
Movement Optimism Over Scare Tactics
I want you to leave every session knowing more about your body and less afraid of it. We ditch the fear-mongering in favor of Movement Optimism. We will be active partners in your recovery, ensuring you understand the "why" behind your care so you can start trusting your strength again.
Expertise Without the "Factory Loop"
Forget the "PT Factory" model where you meet a PT for ten minutes before being handed off or being seen among multiple patients. Every minute is dedicated to your recovery — a full 60-minute 1:1 session with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, every single visit. No hand-offs, no double-booking, no waiting weeks for a referral.
A clinical foundation of two worlds that rarely talk to each other.
I created Pride In Movement PT because I was tired of seeing patients get lost in the "medical silo." You shouldn’t have to bounce between specialists for years just to get a straight answer about your own body. As a queer provider, my goal is to create a level of safe, inclusive, and personalized care that ensures you feel understood from the moment you walk in. My approach to recovery is personal. Having navigated my own journey with chronic pain, I’ve developed a strong interest in the neuroscience behind how the brain processes "threat" and "safety." This informs every treatment plan I build. I believe your body is robust and adaptable — not a fragile machine waiting to break — and I want to show you this reality too.
Orthopedic Expertise: With a Bachelor’s in Athletic Training and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, I understand how the body handles complex injuries and movement, and how important it is not to fear that movement.
Pelvic Health Specialty: I learned pelvic health PT under Dr. Adrienne McAuley, one of the authors of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Urgency Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Urgency, and Urinary Frequency in Adult Women. This training makes me uniquely equipped to treat the "taboo" symptoms — like leaking and pelvic pain — that most clinics ignore. I treat all genders at my clinic to provide equal access to everyone.
I'm a local Mainer, having grown up in Portland and when I’m not in the office, I’m living out my "Movement Optimism" with Pride Sports Portland. Whether it’s dodgeball, pickleball, kickball, or volleyball, I believe movement should be fun, inclusive, and fear-free.
I’d love to talk about how I can help you bypass the red tape and get back to your life. Book a call with me, and let’s get to work.