Education

University of Western States – Portland, OR (2009–2013)

• Doctor of Chiropractic

• Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine

• Bachelor of Science in Human Biology

Luther College – Decorah, IA (2004–2008)

• Bachelor of Arts in Health and Management

Professional Experience

Hypo2 Sport – Flagstaff, AZ (2013–2024)

• Private Practice

• Conservative management of non-traumatic orthopedic injuries

• Sports training and individualized performance nutrition

StrongStrides.com (2018–Present)

• Creator of the Pain-Free Body Blueprint

• Online and in-person performance and injury-prevention training system

Hoka ONE ONE Northern Arizona Elite (2013–2024)

• Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Injury Management for Professional and Olympic Distance Runners

Northern Arizona University – Sports Medicine, Cross Country & Track and Field (2018–2024)

• Injury Management and Performance Support

New Balance Boston Elite (2020–2024)

• Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Injury Management for Olympic and World-Class Middle Distance Runners

FitPage India (2020–2021)

• Developed digital training and injury prevention curriculum for runners and fitness enthusiasts

Publications & Media Features

• Wall Street Journal: Runners Know a Stitch Hurts. Its Cause Remains a Mystery

• Runner’s World:

  • Elle Purrier's Record Smashing Core Workout

  • Why You Need a Running Coach

  • Smashing the Wall

• Outside Online:

  • Solving Side Stitches in Runners

  • Behind HOKA NAZ Elite's Rise

• Self Magazine: 5 Strength Moves That Make You a Better Runner

• Women’s Running Magazine: The Definitive Guide to Stretching

• Book: Running the Dream by Matt Fitzgerald – featured practitioner

Continuing Education & Certifications

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA

• McGill Method for spinal rehabilitation – Dr. Stuart McGill

• Explain Pain 1 & 2; Explain Pain to Performance – NOI Group

• Graston Technique – Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

• Certified Dry Needling – Evidence In Motion, peer-reviewed training

• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) – Prague School of Rehabilitation

• Member – International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

Professional Collaborations & Affiliations

• USA Track & Field (USATF)

• Hoka ONE ONE Northern Arizona Elite

• New Balance Boston Elite

• Under Armour Dark Sky Distance

• Bowerman Track Club

• Oregon Track Club

• British Athletics

• Norwegian Athletic Federation

• Athletics Canada

• Para-Swimming Canada

• Para-Triathlon Canada

• Tokai University, Japan

• Japan Swimming Federation

• Italian Swimming Federation

• Northern Arizona University

• Guandong Institute of Sport

• Spanish Race Walking Team

• Norwegian Race Walking Team

• Tunisia Swimming Federation

• Spaulding National Running Center

• Wildkit Swim Team

• 80/20 Endurance

• Fitpage India

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Athletes

With deep expertise in biomechanics, gait analysis, and injury, I’ve contributed to the success of over 75 World Team members and 25 Olympic Team athletes across disciplines including Track & Field, Road Running, Swimming, Tennis, and Triathlon. My background in athlete development and performance training includes:

• Women’s 1500m – Olympic Team Qualifiers

• Men’s 1500m – Olympic Gold Medalist

• Women’s 3000m – World Champion

• Men’s 5000m – Olympic Team Qualifiers & Gold Medalist

• Women’s 5000m – Olympic Team Qualifiers

• Women’s 10,000m – Olympic Team Qualifiers

• Women’s Marathon – Olympic Medalist

• Women’s Ironman – World Champion

• Women’s Tennis – Olympic Gold Medalist

• Men’s Swimming – Olympic Gold Medalists

• High School State Champions, NCAA Champions, NCAA Team Titles, NCAA Record Holders, Road National Champions, and American Record Holders

An elite athlete’s career depends on performance, resilience, and rapid recovery. My approach goes beyond pain relief—it’s about long-term durability and optimization. I integrate biomechanical and biomedical strategies with psychosocial components to restore and enhance performance. As modern sports science shows: what improves performance also prevents injury and reduces pain.

My treatments also support individuals experiencing pain or age-related decline, aiming to prevent non-communicable conditions by improving physical function and resilience. Every body is assessed and treated with the same comprehensive process, no matter the starting point. Together, we work to help you recover, maintain, and exceed your goals—whether that’s returning to elite competition or simply living a more active, fulfilling life.

I’m here to help you reach your highest potential.