Kristina earned a BS in Kinesiology and Business Administration from California State University of Northridge and went on to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College in Westchester, NY. She is licensed to practice by the state board in NJ and NY. Kristina enjoys working with patients of varying diagnoses and focuses on quality over quantity of movement. She believes in a patient centered approach in which each patient feels empowered to achieve their unique goals to live more fully. Her goal is to help patients overcome physical and mental barriers, to achieve maximal function and to return to the things they love. Kristina believes communication between patient and therapist is crucial for a successful outcome. She has extensive clinical experience in orthopedics, rehabilitation, gait and balance training, post-operative care, and neuro-rehabilitation and is also trained in restoration of muscle balance and alignment. Kristina is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Kristina is a clinic director of an outpatient rehabilitation practice. She hopes to advise the committee and staff on operations, administration, standardization, process improvement and business development to help Push to Walk continue to grow within the community.