Jess is a physical therapist who is dedicated to helping people return to living the life they want to live. She graduated from the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science. She received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland in 2006.

Jess believes in activity based treatment and loves to asses the biomechanics of activities specific to whatever is important to her patients. She has completed many hours of continuing education and worked across the spectrum of physical therapy services in different settings from spinal cord injury rehab to outpatient care. She has studied 8 courses through the Postural Restoration Institute as well as a variety of courses revolved around the concept of addressing dysfunction through a biopsychosocial lens.

In 2022 Jess received her Health and Well-being Coaching certificate through Duke Health. Each individual has unique goals and Jess knows is important to tailor the treatment approach to those goals. Jess particularly understands the lifestyle of busy moms and the military life. She loves nature and spending time outdoors, especially hiking. She also loves to read and attend all of her children’s activities.