Ari grew up in California and completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She then attended the University of Washington where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Ari is an avid mountain enthusiast who is passionate about supporting people toward their unique goals and providing them with the tools to optimize their health and wellness. She enjoys treating a broad spectrum of orthopedic patients from the injured athlete to those with chronic conditions. She has a special interest in sports medicine and treating recreational mountain sport athletes. Ari is focused on addressing the root cause of an issue in order to reduce the risk of future injury and improve long term functional outcomes.
Outside the clinic Ari can be found mountain biking, snowboarding, climbing, trail running or spending time with her pets at home.