Tara is a licensed physical therapist and Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with a clinical focus on treating runners, temporomandibular disorders (TMD/TMJ), and hypermobility spectrum disorders, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
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Originally from Evansville, IN, Tara earned both a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Evansville. Following graduation, she completed an Orthopedic Residency through the University of Indianapolis and Body One Physical Therapy, where she gained advanced training in movement analysis, manual therapy, and evidence-based orthopedic care.
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As a distance runner, she brings a personal understanding of the physical and mental demands of the sport, which informs her specialized approach to treating running-related injuries. She has pursued additional coursework in running biomechanics, gait analysis, and injury management through the University of Wisconsin and the American Physical Therapy Association. Her treatment strategies for runners include individualized exercise programming, targeted manual therapy, and video gait analysis to support form correction and long-term performance.
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Tara also has a strong clinical interest in TMD and hypermobility conditions—areas often underserved in conventional care. She is passionate about improving quality of life for these individuals through thoughtful, patient-centered treatment that addresses the unique challenges of these diagnoses.