What Movement Has Taught Me

My career has given me the opportunity to work with athletes and active individuals at nearly every stage of life. One day, I may be caring for a young gymnast with a growth plate injury. The next, I might be helping a high school soccer player recover from an ACL tear, treating a recreational athlete eager to return to the activities they love, or talking with a woman navigating the changes that come with perimenopause and aging.

While their stories are different, I've found that many of the same principles apply.

Movement matters. Strength matters.

And the choices we make today often influence how we feel, function, and move years from now.

As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in both pediatric and adult sports medicine, I've spent my career helping people recover from injuries. But over time, I've become equally passionate about helping people prevent those injuries in the first place.

I've seen firsthand how early sports specialization can lead to overuse injuries and burnout in young athletes. I've seen how proper training, recovery, and injury prevention programs can help athletes stay healthy and perform at their best. I've also seen how strength training, bone health, and consistent physical activity can have a profound impact on how women age and maintain their independence.

These experiences have shaped the way I practice medicine.

I believe orthopedic health is about far more than surgery. It's about helping people build stronger, more resilient bodies so they can continue doing the things they love for as long as possible. Whether I'm caring for a child learning to navigate sports safely, a competitive athlete chasing big goals, or an adult focused on staying active for years to come, my goal remains the same: to help people understand their bodies, move with confidence, and make choices that support lifelong health.

Because movement isn't just about sports. It's about confidence. It's about independence. It's about quality of life. And it's never too early, or too late, to invest in it.