I knew I wanted to work in healthcare and that I wanted to help people.  In 2011 I passed my board exams and began working as a Physical Therapist Assistant. I loved my work and seeing functionality return to people. When COVID hit, my life changed. It became impossible to achieve a livable work/life balance, and I experienced major burnout.  Something had to give. My wife runs a business that she loves and noticed a need in the community for more groomers. We discussed expanding the business, and I made the decision to step down from my full-time position as a therapist. My love of animals and the desire to see them treated with the care they deserve, made it an easy transition. I grew up in a household with dogs and cats, and learned to ride horses at an early age. In college I studied animal anatomy which has been useful in learning grooming techniques! I am a graduate of Nanhall School of Professional Grooming in Greensboro, NC. Working with animals has helped me find a rewarding career and the happiness I was missing. I’m so excited to meet your pups and help keep them healthy and happy!