Christy received her Master of Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Rockhurst University. She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2009. After her Master's degree, she spent a year in Ecuador volunteering in hospitals and clinics. She worked for 10 years in Chicago with upper extremity surgeons and therapists with clients including the Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox.
Christy has 16 years of experience in wound care, splinting, and treating a variety of repetitive use injuries and pre- and post-operative diagnoses. She has been Contributing Faculty with the University of Saint Augustine in Austin for three years. When she is not treating upper extremity injuries, Christy enjoys running, yoga, pilates, swimming, rowing, and learning to play the guitar.