Spend a few minutes with Presley and you quickly realize she’s more than a Physical Therapy Assistant. She’s a source of energy, encouragement, and hope. Her patients describe her as someone who not only helps them move physically but also lifts their spirits, making therapy something they look forward to instead of dread.

Presley’s role is all about connection. She works one-on-one with patients, helping them learn exercises, build strength, and discover tools they can use long after therapy ends. But it’s the emotional side of recovery that drives her most.

“I want patients to feel a sense of hope,” she says. “A hope that if they show up, put in their best effort, and focus on what they can learn, they will make progress. Whether it’s small or big, it’s important to keep showing up for yourself.”

She loves the environment at Vertrae®: professional yet warm, where genuine compassion is the norm and every teammate is committed to the same mission: helping patients get back to living their lives. For Presley, the greatest reward is seeing someone go from struggling with everyday activities to regaining their confidence and independence.

Outside of work, Presley enjoys spending time with her family and pets, thrift shopping for hidden treasures, painting, and playing video games. Her go-to comfort order is an iced coffee or matcha with cold foam, usually followed by her favorite—Asian food. It’s that blend of discipline, creativity, and joy that makes Presley such a valued part of the Vertrae® team.