Jess was born and raised in Agoura Hills, California, about an hour north of Los Angeles. She completed her undergraduate degree at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon where Jess obtained a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2019. While living in Corvallis, Jess visited Bend multiple times and always loved the beautiful nature and year-round outdoor activities. After her time in Corvallis, Jess moved back to Southern California to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Shortly after completing graduate school, Jess moved to Bend with her partner, Connor, who is also a Physical Therapist.
Jess has a wide array of experience including outpatient neurology, outpatient pediatrics, sports, and hospital-based physical therapy services. Jess particularly enjoys treating a variety of patient populations and diagnoses including general orthopedics, neurology, and pediatrics. Jess loves being creative with her patients and tailoring their visits and plan of care to what each patient is passionate about. Jess has a special interest in incorporating yoga stretches and principles into her practice.
In her free time, Jess and her partner enjoy hiking, running, and paddle boarding! Jess also enjoys yoga, weightlifting, indoor climbing, and baking delicious homemade desserts.