Q: Tell us about yourself.
A: I was born and raised in Wahpeton, ND, and attended the University of Mary, where I completed my undergraduate degree in athletic training before earning my doctorate in physical therapy in 2015. My high school sweetheart and I moved back to the Fargo area that same year, got married, started our careers, and have been here ever since!
After starting my job at Apex, I found my passion in pelvic health, earning my board certification in women’s health in 2020. I am a passionate advocate for pelvic health, dedicated to educating and empowering my local community to make these services more accessible and widely understood. My ultimate goal is to help individuals achieve an improved quality of life and well-being.
When I’m not at work, my mom duties are in full swing between my 7-yearold and almost 3-year-old. We are an active family who loves everything outdoors—summers at the lake, trips to the beach, and spending time with friends and family.
Q: Who are some people who have been influential in your journey?
A: Without a doubt, my mom has been my greatest teacher, mentor, role model, and friend. From a young age, she instilled in me the values of kindness, responsibility, courage, and determination—principles that have helped me navigate life’s challenges. Her unwavering support, in both good times and bad, has built my resilience and confidence to face anything. She pushes me to be better, think critically, and keep an open mind and heart toward new experiences.
In my professional community, what started as a clinical rotation has turned into a full-time career doing what I love. Brooke Erstad, one of the co-owners of Apex, introduced me to pelvic health and has played a key role in shaping my career. Through her mentorship, I have been able to step out of my comfort zone, embrace new challenges, and confidently pursue my passion.
Q: What drives you?
A: What drives me is seeing my patients reclaim the activities and joys they thought they had lost. Hearing, “I wish I would have known about pelvic PT sooner,” fuels my passion to spread awareness and provide lifechanging care.
In many countries, pelvic health services are a standard part of postpartum care, and I am dedicated to shifting that standard here in the U.S. to ensure more people have access to the care they need.
