Cristina graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Movement Science from The University of Michigan. While at Michigan she volunteered with the men's lacrosse team to gain experience with the athletic training side of rehabilitation. She went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The George Washington University. Following graduation she worked in an outpatient orthopedic clinic, and excels in post-op, injury care as well as women's health.
Cristina is a Mom to two children and during her pregnancies, realized the lack of resources surrounding exercise and health for pregnant and postpartum women. One of the driving forces to create PhyAFit was a passion to improve women's health during these phases.