Cheries is a native of the Kalamazoo area.  She enjoyed playing a variety of youth sports including soccer, gymnastics, softball, racquetball, volleyball, tennis and dance.  As an adult she has found a passion for horseback riding.  She has ridden in a variety of disciplines but has found jumping to be her favorite.  She has competed in many horse shows.  She has combined her passion for riding with physical therapy by presenting clinics designed to educate riders on proper stretching, core stability, and strengthening to maximize their ability to perform and minimize injury.  In addition to riding, Cheries has been active in Tae Kwon Do.  She has tested through her brown belt and uses her martial arts knowledge to assist patients with goals in this regard. 

Cheries is an active volunteer who enjoys helping people.  This dedication to helping others is what first interested Cheries in a career in physical therapy.   She attended Central Michigan University where she graduated with honors in the Bachelor in Health Fitness in Rehabilitative Settings degree and went on to earn her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy. 

Cheries began her career at K Valley Orthopedics following graduation.  As a part of the KVO team she has participated in on-going continuing education in a multitude of courses to expand her knowledge base to better help her patients recover.  She is currently working toward certification as a manual therapist.  Cheries has been active studying Pilates, which she enjoys using in the clinic to assist her patients in returning to function.    Professionally, Cheries was nominated as the Outstanding Clinical Instructor of the Year by one of her students.

 

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