Nicole was born and raised in Castle Rock, Washington. Following high school, she moved to Seattle where she attended the University of Washington and obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology. Nicole then went on to attend George Fox University and graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in early 2022, where she gained experience working with a variety of patient populations. Following completion of her DPT, Nicole moved home to the community she was raised in to begin her career as a physical therapist. Nicole loves working with patients of all ages and her professional interests include sports and orthopedic injuries, healthy aging in older adults, and chronic pain. Nicole is passionate about utilizing individualized, evidence-based treatments to help her patients improve their physical health and overall quality of life. In her free time, Nicole enjoys hiking, camping, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.