Our Philosophy

 _____, OTD, OTR/L, CHT— a board-certified hand therapist with a doctorate in occupational therapy. What drew me to hand therapy was the creativity and problem-solving it demands—no two hands, and no two patients, heal the same way, and I love figuring out exactly what each person needs to recover fully.

My path to hand therapy took me through Washington University in St. Louis and Milliken Hand Rehabilitation Center, where I built a strong foundation across the full spectrum of hand and upper extremity care. I treat all diagnoses, with particular expertise in post-operative rehabilitation, conservative management of conditions like arthritis and tennis elbow, sports injuries, and nerve injuries.

As a Columbus native, I'm excited to give back to the community and to bring an individualized approach to every patient at The Hand Lab.

Every patient who walks into The Hand Lab gets a plan built specifically for them. We take the time to understand your injury, your goals, and your daily life, so your treatment fits the way you live and move.

Sessions include real problem-solving in real time—adjusting exercises, techniques, and pacing based on how you're responding. Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition like arthritis, or working through a nerve injury, you'll always know exactly what we're doing and why.

Recovery doesn't stop when you leave the clinic. You'll leave every visit with a clear, personalized home program—so progress keeps happening between sessions, not just during them.