Expertise
  • Gerontology
  • Therapeutic recreation
  • Complementary and alternative medicine
  • Yoga as a therapeutic intervention
  • Informal caregivers
  • Stroke survivors
  • Physical activity to improve quality of life
My research interests focus on improving the quality of life and functional skills for informal caregivers and individuals with chronic disease through the development and testing of physical and alternative therapy interventions.
Geronotology, Informal Caregivers, Stroke, Therapeutic Recreation, Yoga
Degrees
PhD, University of Florida, Rehabilitation Science, 2004
MS, University of Florida, 2001
BS, Longwood College, 1994
Keywords
stroke & cerebrovascular disorders
Honors

Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program, National Institutes of Health (NIH) (NCCAM)

Associations
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
Gerontological Society of America
National Recreation and Park Association