Jackie started her physical therapy career as a Physical Therapist Assistance (PTA) graduating from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI in 2001. While continuing to work as a PTA, she returned to school and received a Bachelor of Art in Business Management and Organizational Development from Spring Arbor University in 2007. She went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree in 2013 from the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH. Jackie specializes in Manual Therapy, Joint Replacement Rehabilitation, and Shoulder Rehabilitation. She has had the opportunity to practice her physical therapy skills in several different areas/settings including: aquatic therapy, home health care, community education, acute care, exercise conditioning, trauma / critical care, inpatient care, pediatric therapy, outpatient care, post-surgical therapy, presurgical conditioning, and school age physical therapy. She has worked with a multitude of patient diagnoses during her 18+ years in the physical therapy field. Jackie’s favorite area of expertise is in outpatient physical therapy care. Jackie is passionate about her job and strives to improve her patient’s quality of life.