Danae became interested in pursuing a career in the health care field since childhood. Her parents constantly found her with her nose in a book, learning about the human body and what happens when something goes wrong. The human body and all its working parts have always fascinated her.
As a pre-teen, she started volunteering at local hospitals, day camps for special needs kids and free medical clinics. The moment medicine and service melded into one working piece, Danae knew that her purpose on this earth was to be of service to others and have spent the rest of her life living this mission, learning, and gleaning experiences along this path.
Education – College & Degree
Undergraduate
College: Montana State University
Degree: BS Community/Public Health
Graduate Studies
College: Lincoln Memorial University
Degree: Master’s Medical Science- Physician Assistant Studies
Certification(s)
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C-National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants)
PA Licensure: Washington & Virginia
Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-Academy of Lymphatic Studies/Chikly Institute)
Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT-American Society of Addiction Medicine)
Area(s) of Specialty
Hospice & palliative care
Behavioral Health
Oncology
Home Health
Women’s Health/OBGYN
Infectious Disease
Physical Therapy/Manual Therapy
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Nephrology/Vascular Transplant
Integrative/Functional Medicine
Affiliations/Associations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Academy of Physicians in Wound Care
Previous Experience
Employer Name: Centers For Disease Control/Virginia Dept of Health
Your Title: COVID-19 Containment Team-Patient Investigator/Contact Tracer
Approx Dates: 2020-2021
Employer Name: Open Hands Musculotherapy, LLC- Knoxville, TN
Your Title: Owner/Licensed Massage Therapist/Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Approx Dates: 2009- 2017
Employer Name: University of TN Home Health & Hospice
Your Title: Comfort Therapist
Approx Dates: 2009-2016
Employer Name: National Kidney Foundation
Your Title: Renal/Transplant Patient Services Manager
Approx Dates: 2006-2009
Interests/Hobbies
One of the places where Danae has felt happiest is outdoors. She enjoys hiking, camping, and sharing time outside with friends and her dog, a Whippet named Zed. She is an avid artist and loves to paint and sculpt in her spare time. Danae’s love of cooking calls her into the kitchen. She loves trying out new, as well as tried-and-true, recipes and cuisine.