Denise is a doctor of physical therapy at Pivot Physical Therapy in Chesapeake Beach. She joined the team in 2016. Denise graduated cum laude from The University of Connecticut in 2003 with her Masters in Physical Therapy. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021 with Evidence in Motion. During her journey to progress her education, she has gained the most up to date knowledge available in current research. She has practiced in orthopaedics for her entire career and is passionate for helping individuals who are in pain and are seeking overall wellness. She is a certified Pelvic Health and Pilates Practitioner and treats many diagnoses such as incontinence, dyspareunia and prolapse.  She also has advanced training in pain, the lumbar spine, pediatrics, vestibular disorders, TMJ dysfunction and many other women’s issues including pregnancy (prenatal, perinatal and postpartum), constipation, post cancer care and endometriosis.  She is currently offering pelvic floor physical therapy for both men and women and is the only therapist doing so for Pivot in the surrounding Maryland area.

In her free time, Denise enjoys spending time with her three children and her husband. She is a Pilates and yoga enthusiast and a proud military wife. She is originally from NJ but is enjoying being a Marylander.