My Educational Background
(I have completed well over 1000 hours of continuing education since 2018. This is a comprehensive but not exhaustive list)
Degrees, Licences, & Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics & French (2013) - Centre College, Danville, KY
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (2017) - PATH International
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2018) - Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner (2018) - University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Credentialed Clinical Instructor (2018) - American Physical Therapy Association
Certified Women’s Coaching Specialist (2019) - Girl’s Gone Strong
Certified Equine Massage Therapist (2024) - National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage
Trauma Informed Yoga Certification (2025) - My Vinyasa Practice
Presentations & Interviews I’ve given
Keynote AAETT Conference Speaker (2024) with Suzzi Peeler - The Equine Dental Connection
Webinar with Wendy Murdoch (2024) with Suzzi Peeler - Dental Balance and How it Impacts the Body
IAAT 2 Part Webinar Series (2025) with Suzzi Peeler - The Equine Dental Connection & Neurobiomechanics of Dentition
The Whole Horse Podcast (2025) episode 145 with Alexa Linton - Positive Reinforcement Training in Equine Rehabilitation
Veterinary Compendium Community Gathering (2025) with Jena Question - R+ Applications in Therapeutic Settings
Relevant Continuing Education Coursework
Dry Needling Level 1 (2018) - Belmont University - 27 hours
AHA Level 1 Treatment Principles Course (2018) - American Hippotherapy Association - 27 hours
7th International Biennial Conference (2019) - American Hippotherapy Association - 16 hours
Hoof Rehabilitation and Protection Clinic (2019) - Pete Ramey - 16 hours
Beginner Hoof Trimming (2019) - Ida Hammer - 8 hours
Concussion Management (2019) - Upstream Rehabilitation - 16 hours
Para-Equestrian Classifier Clinic (2019) - United States Equestrian Federation - 10 hours
Rocktape Equine Kinesiology Taping Certification (2019) - Northeast Seminars - 3 hours
Progressive Hoofcare Practitioners Mentorship (2020) - Anne Buteau - 8 hours
Progressive Hoofcare Practitioners Mentorship (2020) - Patrice Sager - 16 hours
Assessment of BPPV (2020) - Belmont University - 8 hours
Exploring the Equine Hoof (2021) - Ida Hammer - 8 hours
Horse-Human Connection Academy (2021) - Mustang Maddy - 102 hours
Understanding the Mechanics of Jumping Horses to Optimize Performance and Reduce Risk of Injury (2021) - Centaur Biomechanics - 1 hour
Master Horse Program (2022) - University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension - 20 hours
Hoofwear Patterns (2022) - Ida Hammer - 8 hours
Unveiling the Hoof and Neck Connection (2022) - Ida Hammer & Deb Davies - 8 hours
Conformation: From a Biomechanical Perspective with Prof. Hilary Clayton (2022) - Centaur Biomechanics - 2 hours
Peripheral Nerve Sensitivity: Upper Quarter (2022) - Belmont University - 15 hours
Introduction to Tensegrity Balancing Therapy (2022) - Elkayam Equine Therapy - 21 hours
Vet Rehab Summit (2022) - Curacore Vet - 10 hours
The Willing Equine Foundations Course (2023) - Adele Shaw - 30 hours
Shawna Karrasch Clinic - Burns, TN (2023) - Shawna Karrasch - 20 hours including 1:1 ridden instruction
Shawna Karrasch Clinic - Chattanooga, TN (2023) - Shawna Karrasch - 16 hours
Shawna Karrasch Clinic - Huntsville, AL (2024) - Shawna Karrasch - 16 hours
CCAT Module 1 Online: Introduction to Companion Animal Rehabilitation (2023) - Northeast Seminars - 13 hours
Introduction to Connective Tissue and Equine Lymph System (2023) - Holistic Equine Academy of Lymphedema - 3 hours
Beyond Horse Massage: The Masterson Method 2-day Course (2023) - Masterson Method - 14 hours
Do Training Aids Provide a Biomechanical Advantage or Challenge to the Horse (2024) - Centaur Biomechanics - 2 hours
Advanced Animal Training (2024) - Illis Animal Behavior - 17 hours
Intermediate Hoof Trimming (2024) - Ida Hammer - 8 hours
Treating Equine Asthma and EIPH Using Shockwave Therapy (2024) - Zomedica - 1 hour
Equine Dry Needling (2025) - Myopain Seminars - 25 hours
A Whole Horse Approach to Hoofcare (2025) - Hannah Nichols - 8 Hours
Dry Needling: Level 2 (2025) - AdaPTed Continuing Education - 27 hours
Trauma Informed Yoga Certification (2025) - My Vinyasa Practice - 40 hours
A Body of Knowledge: A Practical Exploration of Anatomy (2025) - Denali Equine/Rexos Academy and Sharon May-Davis - Dissection of a horse with ECVM - 14 hours
Equine Scentwork Summit (2025) - Rachael Draaisma et. al. - 9 hours
Foal Hoof Trimming (2025) - Ida Hammer - 8 hours