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Physical Therapy Aide
Sara has lived in sunny Southern California her entire life. In the Summer of 2021, she graduated with an Associates Degree in Kinesiology from Cypress College. Sara is currently enrolled as a transfer student at Cal State Fullerton University and is in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with concentration in Exercise Science. She hopes to attend a physical therapy school in California in the near future.
Since the age of 5, Sara has been involved with dance, soccer and softball. Which is where she grew a love and passion for sports and fitness. She continued to play them throughout highschool. Sara has always had a love and interest for the medical field. But what sparked Sara’s interest in Physical Therapy. Was a sports medicine class she was enrolled in for high school. In that class she learned the wide variety of occupations in Kinesiology. After taking this course and graduating highschool, Sara wanted to become more involved in the Physical Therapy field. In her free time Sara loves to hike and bike all over Orange County with her family. She also enjoys cooking and hanging out with friends and family.