Kristen Tarsala

Hometown:
Arcadia, CA

What Your Profession Brings to the Team:
Physical therapists are experts at movement, and at WashU we are movement system experts. We learn how movement can help recovery and pain. We have a unique understanding of safe mobility and different factors that can impact a person’s ability to participate and function.

Why You Joined HPSLC:
I wanted to make sure that the physical therapy program had a representative on the board to contribute to a group that provides great opportunities to learn with others outside of our program.  I love working with the other professions at the case study nights and getting to know other students. In physical therapy we learn a little bit about pharmacology, reading imaging, and lines but we aren’t experts. It’s always great to learn more from each other in a fun way.

Your Superpower:
Adaptability. I am a go-with-the-flow type of person, and I try to approach every situation with enthusiasm because even with a plan as long as you are engaging and have an end goal in mind you can be flexible with how you get there.