Cara is an Orthopedic Certified Doctor of Physical Therapy with 17 years of experience working in orthopedics and sports medicine. She has treated a plethora of athletes in endurance, adventure and team sports. Her experience includes lead physical therapist for the MN United professional men’s soccer team. She will provide PT for the Loppet FIS Cross Country World Cup in Minneapolis and will be covering the Loppet Nordic team at Junior Nationals in Lake Placid.

As a leader in her field, she has mentored numerous students and colleagues. She received a Distinguished Service Award during her time with Allina Health for developing a physical therapy post-doctoral residency program. Cara prides herself on her drive for continued learning, detailed evaluation and treatment planning, high patient expectations, and persistence for positive outcomes. She loves working with all types of patients, as long as they come in with a goal.

Cara lives the life of an athlete and trains year-round. In winter, she skis on a masters elite ski team. In the summer, she mountain bikes on single track trails and competes in gravel and single-track races. Cara’s original love was basketball and she played through college. Post college, when she realized she was slowing down in basketball, she switched to Nordic skiing. Unbeknownst to her, it certainly has not been an easier sport. Cara coaches adult strength and Nordic skiing classes at Theodore Wirth Park with the Loppet and loves it.