Expert Details
Physical Therapy: Biomechanics, Gait & Walking Expert
ID: 740200
Montana, USA
Expert currently serves as Vice President of Operations at a global health education company specializing in lower extremity biomechanics. Previously, as Vice President of Sales & Product at Physitrack Group, she expanded the e-learning division from a USA-only platform to a global presence and grew the virtual education library from 35 to over 500 courses. Prior to that, she led medical education and product innovation at Implus as Senior Director of Movement, launching the Industrial Athlete Program and securing a contract with 260 Amazon fulfillment centers.
Expert founded both Bluebird Medical Supply Co. and Clearwater Physical Therapy, providing medical equipment and sports therapy solutions in Montana. Additionally, she served as adjunct faculty at Montana State University, where she contributed to research on injury prediction through markerless motion capture and guided student organizations.
As an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), Expert has earned the prestigious Women We Admire - Top 50 Women in Medicine Award. She has authored numerous healthcare and fitness education courses, co-authored a book, and served as a textbook editor. An esteemed educator, Expert has taught over 250 continuing education courses and delivered invited lectures at national, state, and regional conferences.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 2006 | Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy | Subject: Physical Therapy | Institution: Idaho State University |
Year: 2003 | Degree: MS | Subject: Physical Therapy | Institution: University of Colorado |
Year: 2000 | Degree: BS | Subject: Health Promotion & Exercise Physiology | Institution: Montana State University |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2024 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: VP of Operations | Department: |
Responsibilities:Global health education company with an emphasis on lower extremity biomechanics. Offering both in-person and online courses to help health professionals around the world improve their assessment and treatment strategies for the lower quarter. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2023 to 2024 | Employer: Physitrack Group | Title: VP of Sales & Product | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Grew e-learning division from USA-only to global platform in 6 months.• Increased virtual education library from 35 courses to 500+. • Partnered with global teams in UK, AUS, NZ, IRE, CAN, and the Nordics. • Responsible for full channel P&L. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2021 to 2022 | Employer: Implus | Title: Senior Director, Movement | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Led $25MM channel medical education development, sales, product, people, and innovation.• Launched Industrial Athlete Program. • Created fmtplus e-learning platform. • Ran paid socials and full stack marketing. • Awarded contract at 260 Amazon US/CAN Fulfillment centers. • Managed remote team of 50 medical providers and 9 HQ staff. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2019 to 2021 | Employer: Implus | Title: Director, Medical Business Development | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Responsible for growth of medical channel, professional education, product development and sales.• Launched program with Massage Envy education for over 1500 sites in US. • Managed remote team of 5 HQ staff and advised a remote team of 50 staff. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2012 to 2019 | Employer: Bluebird Medical Supply Co. | Title: Founder | Department: |
Responsibilities:Medical equipment supply store and partner in health and well-being in Montana, offering a range of specialty solutions, including stair lifts, vertical platform lifts, and a comprehensive selection of medical equipment. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2012 to 2019 | Employer: Montana State University | Title: Adjunct Faculty - Human Performance | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Received faculty grants for innovation.• Faculty advisor to two student clubs. • Research markerless motion capture as an assessment tool for injury prediction in athletics. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2003 to 2019 | Employer: Clearwater Physical Therapy | Title: Founder | Department: |
Responsibilities:Founded a sports physical therapy clinic and aligned for M&A to PT franchise. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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• Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) • Member, National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) |
Licenses / Certifications |
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• Licensed DPT - MT, TX, WA, CA • Certified Exercise Physiologist |
Awards / Recognition |
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• Awardee, Women We Admire - Top 50 Women in Medicine Award. |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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• Author of numerous healthcare and fitness professional education courses. • Co-author of one book • Textbook Editor |
Additional Experience
Training / Seminars |
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Taught 250+ continuing education courses and invited lectures at national, state, and regional conferences. |