I am a Lewistown native who graduated from St. Leo’s High School in 1986.  I pursued my undergraduate degree from Carroll College in 1990, and then went on to Occupational Therapy School at Colorado State University.  Upon graduation from Colorado State University in 1993, I worked at Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena, MT in pediatrics for 3 years.  I then worked for an outpatient clinic in Helena for 2 years with adults, children, and skilled nursing.  After that I worked for 3 years as a contract OT for an Idaho School System in conjunction with a contract with a skilled nursing facility.  I then moved back to Lewistown with my husband in 2001, and began working at CMMC as an outpatient, acute care, skilled nursing rehab, and home health occupational therapist.  I also contracted with the local school district.  I particularly enjoy working with children and their families to assist with developmental needs.  I love occupational therapy’s role in helping people overcome obstacles in order to be as independent as possible.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family in the outdoors, hiking, horseback riding, biking, gardening, skiing, and sledding.

Education:  B.A. in Psychology, Carroll College; Helena, MT (1990).  B.S. in Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University; Fort Collins, CO (1993).

Focus: Pediatrics, geriatrics, sensory integration and developmental progression.

Specialties:  Certified to administer the SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests).  Superficial Modalities license.