MY STORY

Former Gymnast
Top Performer
Army Veteran
Developed Chronic Illness
Dreams Big
Seeks Health and Happiness

I SEE YOU.
I UNDERSTAND YOU.
YOU BELONG HERE.

My Background and Credentials

HEALER | MENTOR | TEACHER | AUTHOR

EDUCATION

Graduated Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner

Institute for Functional Medicine Certification(in progress)

Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach

PROFESSIONAL

Licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C) with experience in pulmonology, orthopedics, family medicine, internal medicine, integrative medicine, and hormone replacement therapy

PA-C in the US Army

Mindfulness Teacher

Functional Medicine Practitioner

AUTHOR

Beyond the Battlefield: Stories of Tenacity &Mindful Guidance Along the Warrior's Path

Beyond the Chalk Box: Insight and Inspiration from Olympic Gymnastics

GYMNASTICS

1996 US Olympic Alternate

Three-time NCAA Champion

14-time All-American

2003 AAI Senior Gymnast of the Year

2003 Academic All-American of the Year

2003 NCAA Top VIII Award alongside Eli Manning

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MY EDUCATION, MENTORS, AND GUIDES

MEDICAL TRAINING IN CONVENTIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

I completed physician assistant (PA) school at the University of Utah in 2007.

I worked in pulmonology and orthopedics and then joined the US Army as a PA from 2009-2012. I then worked in psychiatry and primary care.

I completed Chris Kresser's ADAPT functional medicine practitioner training program and have completed all of the Institute for Functional Medicine's Advanced Practice Modules.

MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING FROM JACK KORNFIELD AND TARA BRACH

The Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Training Program (MMTCP) offered through Sounds True has helped me become the most compassionate, authentic, and well-intentioned teacher possible.

RICK HANSON, MD

Dr. Hanson’s books and teachings have offered an immense amount of guidance, wisdom, and clarity along my path. I am forever thankful to him for his kindness in providing invaluable feedback and support in the creation of my online course, Mindfulness in Sport.

DAN SIEGEL, MD

Dr. Siegel has been a wealth of knowledge in teaching about how mindfulness and meditation change our brains in positive ways. His neuroscience background lets us all know that mindfulness and meditation can change our brains in ways that lead to healing, increased happiness, and peace of mind.

CARRIE GROSSMAN

I have worked with Carrie for several years. Carrie has been instrumental in modeling this path of compassionate, empowered living. Carrie is my mentor, spiritual friend, and guide and continues to be a source of support and counsel.

Theresa is a compassionate listener. It’s not easy talking about having these ongoing health issues. It feels like most doctors don’t really take the time or energy to listen and help. I can tell she really wants to help me. It has been so nice to message her and know she will answer relatively quickly!

Christen M, Former patient of Theresa's