Welcome to Know Movement

What began as a dream to get the best out of myself, turned into a passion to help others get the best out of themselves.

In 2015, I began my career as a professional triathlete. Fresh off of graduating at Penn State University with a degree in Kinesiology, I packed up and moved to Boulder, CO. I joined a training group, called Apex Coaching, under the tutelage of Neal Henderson (now head of Wahoo Sports Science.) I had an opportunity of a lifetime right in front of me as I joined the likes of some of the best triathletes and cyclists in the world in this group. Though I was still quite young at the age of 22, I quickly discovered that there are no short cuts to success, and that dedication and attention to the details is what separates these upper echelon athletes.

The sad truth was that while my heart and soul were poured into becoming the best athlete I could be, my body did not always follow suit. I had always had a history of injury throughout high school and college, but my journey through triathlon proved to be some of the toughest obstacles yet.

In 2017 I underwent bilateral labral repair arthroscopic surgery for my hips. While I had imagined post-op would look like a much different trajectory for my athletic career, it was still filled with more obstacles to clear. It was during this time that I learned the most about not only my own injuries, but how the body should move properly. I learned more by being injured than any classroom could teach, and here lay my silver lining. I used this time to learn how to rehab my own body by seeing some of the top manual therapists around to help bring me back to pain-free movement. My background of Kinesiology and personal experience with injury repair, helped give me the confidence and idea that perhaps one day I can help others as well.

Learning proper movement for me was not linear, and it may not be linear for others as well. I had seen a chiropractor who was quoted saying, “very few people actually try to be great.” His words ring true, as injuries require a constant surveillance on our part. Overcoming injuries takes commitment to rehabilitate to become a more durable athlete. Whether we are trying to set a PR in an upcoming 5k, qualify for the Olympics, or get out of bed without pain, diligence to correct movement is what helps us break a cycle of improper movement.

There are many peaks and valleys in learning how to move properly. My passion for this was fueled by that chiropractor. He showed me how through manual manipulation and then corrective exercise patterning that it was possible to reprogram our brain to move in the way our body was designed to. No gimmicks, just continual work.

Many of us are looking for a quick fix to overcoming an injury. More often than not, our chronic pains will require more than a quick massage or chiropractic manipulation in order for us to break that cycle. That is what brings me to my goal: I hope along this journey I can help others find pain relief in my office, but more importantly give you the tools to help yourself when you step outside the office. I hope you can gain awareness of your movement in ways you had not thought before, and learn to be an advocate for your own body; the best defense is a good offense. Learn to be proactive in injury prevention: manual therapy maintenance work, mobility, strength work, and corrective exercise patterning.

I look forward to helping you along the way. I hope to help others achieve the goals they set out for themselves, and to use my own experiences and knowledge to the best of my abilities for you. I’ve always said that I may not have been able to always help myself, but this time around, I want to help others.

I hope to help you get to Know Movement.