JOB TITLE

Lead Exercise Physiologist

CLINICAL SPECIALTY

• Cardiac Disease
• Peripheral Artery Disease

CERTIFICATIONS

• Wellness Coach
• Pulmonary Rehab Certificate (AARC/AACVPR)
• Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (AACVPR)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certificate
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM)
• Preceptor

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

• HealthPlace Rehabilitation Services

 

CLINICAL FOCUS

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

Small steps are what make big changes.

BIOGRAPHY

Amber is an exercise physiologist with a clinical focus in cardiovascular rehabilitation.

She uses creative methods catered to each patient to help them accomplish their goals, whether that is having the strength to walk to the mailbox or hike a difficult trail. Amber enjoys watching her patients gain confidence and achieve what they thought was never possible due to their heart conditions.

Outside of clinic, she sits on the Executive team of Oregon Society of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation and is the Medicare Resource Group representative for the State of Oregon.

In her free time, Amber enjoys walking and hiking with her two dogs, training for various events and reading.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Exercise Science and Wellness: 2009, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA

Master of Rehabilitation Science: 2015, PennWest California University, California, PA

Doctor of Health Sciences: 2019, AT Still University, Mesa, AZ

RESIDENCY

2016, A.T. Still University, Gilbert, AZ