Trudi graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1980 with an undergraduate degree in Biology before receiving a graduate degree and physical therapy certification from the University of California, San Francisco in 1985.
In her past 35+ years as a physical therapist, Trudi has gained extensive experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Trudi had a private practice in California for 27 years prior to moving to Bend. In the last 10 years she has included gait analysis, pediatrics, and equine assisted physical therapy (Hippotherapy) to her experience as well. In fact, Trudi is certified as an Equine Specialist for Mental Health. Additionally, Trudi has completed advanced continuing education courses specializing in extremities, gait analysis, balance training, manual therapy, and equine assisted physical therapy. Her focus is on returning her patients to their sport or activity of choice with a functional approach treating and managing the person as a whole individual to achieve their goals.
When Trudi is not working at Therapy Works Physical Therapy, you can find her volunteering and riding at Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center. She also loves to spend her time with her husband in the wonderful outdoors of Bend, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, golfing, playing pickleball, and traveling.