I am a third year Occupational Therapy Doctoral Candidate at Drake University. Prior to attending Drake, I obtained my B.S. in Dance from the University of Wisconsin Madison. I have had the opportunity to train in multiple settings and with diverse patient populations. My dance background has further developed my ability to address kinesiology and various biomechanical approaches to care. I have been able to incorporate movement and various holistic practices while working with Dance for Parkinson’s and in various treatment plans. I have a strong passion for movement and helping others return to what they love doing. I have the privilege of completing my capstone rotation with an orthopedic surgery clinic with an attached rehabilitation clinic. Currently at the surgery center, my work with post-surgical and nonsurgical patients has familiarized me with management of many orthopedic injuries. I have enjoyed all of my hand rotations and plan to continue on in hand therapy with the goal being to become a certified hand therapist.