Sheila graduated from Kansas University in 1997 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She received her Certification in Hand Therapy in 2003. She has been specializing in the treatment of Hand/Upper Extremity patients for 25+ years. Sheila gained certification In Orthopedic Manual Therapy for Upper Extremity in 2019. In 2020 Sheila achieved a lifetime certification in ASTYM.
She has extensive knowledge and experience in treating upper extremity conditions from hand to the shoulder joint. Sheila’s experience includes rehabilitation of surgical and non surgical fracture cases, tendon repairs, peripheral nerve injuries, post op and traumatic conditions, joint arthroplasties, burns and tendinopathies.
Sheila also specializes in custom static and dynamic orthotic fabrication for the elbow, wrist and hand. Kinesiotape and Blood Flow Restriction techniques are also interventions she utilizes in the treatment plans. She approaches each patient utilizing an eclectic balance of personalized interventions designed for each patient’s goals.