My name is Alexandra. In 2010 I graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelors’s degree in Exercise Science. My interest in injury rehabilitation was sparked by my hobby of ballroom dancing and my exercise science background. Being a competitive ballroom dancer sustaining injuries and constantly striving for improved performance awakened my interest in sports physical therapy, In 2011 I started my physical therapy journey and in 2014 I graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Inspired by my orthopedic and manual therapy professors, I decided to continue growing as a clinician and educator. I was accepted to a Manual Therapy Fellowship Program in 2017, which allowed me to pursue my passion for orthopedic manual physical therapy. At the same time I was accepted to the Doctor of Science program at Andrews University to pursue my passion for teaching. To develop my teaching skills I started teacher assisting at a physical therapy program in NY in several courses such as anatomy, complex patient care, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Two years later, I became an adjunct professor teaching Biomechanics and Kinesiology. My passion for movement science and manual therapy drives me to continue growing as a clinician and an educator. I hope to share my passion with the students and inspire them to find their own driving force in physical therapy.

Alexandra

My name is Morena Stevens, in 2016 I started my study in physiotherapy at ESP. I really enjoyed the international character of ESP, with students from all over the world and the possibility to do internships in different countries to broaden my view. During my study I have done internships in Nepal, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Canada. After graduating from ESP I continued my studies at the VU with the master Human Movement Science and with a teachers education. At the VU I discovered that I really liked to help other people with understanding the material better and to do this in an interesting and fun way.
The past few years I have worked in Amsterdam as a physical therapist in a private practice with mostly orthopedic patients and in a rehabilitation center with chronic pain patients.
The last few years my interests in sport and performance have grown, because of my own experience as a triathlon athlete. The commitment, perseverance, and determination of athletes makes in my opinion sport a beautiful area to work in, and where I want to focus more on.
I look forward to work in the ESP team and share my knowledge and experiences with you.

Morena