Kathy attended UCLA for 2 years before leaving for Europe to further her foreign language education in German and Italian. She is fluent in both languages, and has most recently taken medical Spanish classes. Upon her return to the United States, Kathy received three AA degrees with honors from DeAnza College, one as a Physical Therapy Assistant and another in Massage Therapy. She has also completed a three-year diploma program in Connecticut in Integrated Manual Therapy. Kathy is a professional member of the Integrative Manual Therapy Association.

Kathy's practice philosophy starts with a profound respect for the wisdom of the body to heal itself. She is grateful to be a facilitator in this process with patients at South Valley Physical Therapy. She shares her caring touch and enthusiasm with each individual.

Kathy was born and raised in the Bay Area before moving to Europe, where she married and raised her daughter Milena. Kathy enjoys life long learning with a focus on Holistic Health and Wellness. She enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and swimming.