She received her Baccalaureate of Science from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, her Master of Arts in Human Growth and Development from Wayne State University, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Creighton University, Omaha, NE. Dr. Carlson has twenty years of clinical practice and has extensive continued training with a focus on pediatrics and neurology. Dr. Carlson has taught numerous workshops relating to advanced neurological and pediatric practice at national and state levels. For many years, she has been an active participant in State and National Physical Therapy Association Activities and presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Education Section, APTA.