About

That unexpected introduction became a defining part of my professional journey. I pursued specialized lymphatic education and became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), with training rooted in European approaches and taught by a German physiotherapy team. What began as an unfamiliar specialty quickly became a fascinating new lens through which I understood the body—and an important part of my clinical practice.

My education continued with degrees in Exercise Kinesiology and Gerontology from New Mexico State University, followed by my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Each discipline added another layer—movement and rehabilitation, lymphatic function, exercise science, aging, occupation and function—ultimately creating the broad, interconnected approach I bring to my work today. 

But my credentials only tell part of the story.

I am endlessly curious about the human body—and about the person living inside it. I believe our bodies rarely behave as isolated systems. Movement, lymphatic function, tissue health, medical and surgical history, aging, stress and nervous-system regulation, daily habits, and the realities of life all influence how we feel and function.

That perspective has shaped NM Wellness, Lymphatics, & Rehabilitation into a practice where clinical knowledge, hands-on experience, rehabilitation, lymphatic care, and education come together.

I love helping people understand what is happening in their bodies and why. When something finally makes sense, it becomes much easier to know what to do next.