Dr. Nielsen is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities where she received a BS in Kinesiology. She received her DPT degree from Mayo School of Health Sciences in 2012. She completed a neurologic physical therapy residency at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, WA in 2012 and became a certified neurologic clinical specialist in 2013. Dr. Nielsen teaches course content in applied neurologic rehab, acute care, pulmonary rehabilitation and ICU management. She also coordinates simulation within the DPT curriculum. Dr. Nielsen’s research interests include acute care safety, simulation and balance control in cancer survivors.