Heidi was born in Cincinnati and grew up in Northern Kentucky attending physical therapy school at University of Kentucky originally graduating in 2001. She received her Doctorate at Utica College in 2013, and from there transitioned into both patient care and academia. She has received her board certification in Geriatrics in 2017, and she enjoys working with this patient population. Her treatment approach focuses on wellness and quality of life driving treatment with positivity and kindness.