Shannon O'Dell
Doctor of Physical Therapy
ABOUT ME
My name is Shannon O'Dell, I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy who graduated from Regis University in Denver, CO on April 30, 2022. I spent a year in Boulder county learning the basics of caring for patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting before pursuing my dream job at Howard Head Sports Medicine. I now reside in the Roaring Fork Valley with plentiful opportunities to learn from my patients everyday and with the supported of an amazing and intelligent team. I am passionate about caring for the whole person, actively listening to my patients and addressing their concerns, integrating interventions individualized to each patient, holding myself and my patients accountable for a successful recovery, and making each visit a fun experience. If you're curious about my history and development as a student, continue to my capstone section.
Education
Northern Arizona University
Fall 2015 - December 2018
BS Exercise Science, Psychology Minor
Treasurer of Exercise Science Club
Regis University
Fall 2019 - April 2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Fundraising Co-Chair
My Mission
"I am a relentless physical therapist who works to gain the trust of patients by encouraging them to embrace their vulnerability. As a leader who models the way, I care for the whole person through mind, body, and spirit as understood by the Jesuit value of Cura Personalis. I strive to maintain my integrity as a professional through holding myself and the patient accountable for a successful recovery."
Student DISC Profile: "C" for Compliant
From left to right: "public self", "private self", "perceived self"
My style is identified as a "practitioner" meaning, I am practical, realistic, and people oriented. My ideal environment has clearly defined goals and parameters with an open forum to express ideas.
Positive characteristics: instinctive communicator, good team player, high quality of work, very relational, enthusiastic, provide stability and realistic approaches
Personal areas of growth: do not worry about what people think and be own person, do not be afraid to take risks or competitive roles, do not take criticism personally
Professional DISC Profile: "S" for Steady
My style s identified by the keyword "advocate", meaning I am steady, reliable, and loyal. I am relational and team oriented, who does things right the first time. I am motivated by sincere appreciation and acceptance, a friendly environment, and the ability to have a balance between work and play. My ideal environment has clearly defined goals and expectations, an opporunity to work in teams with an open forum to express ideas.
Positive characteristics: strong commitment, good team player, high quality of work, relational and work well with other people, positive attitude, create atmosphere of well-being, provide direction and leadership, good sense of humor, accepting of others
Personal areas of growth: believe in self and leadership abilities, delegate more, do not take criticism personally, stand up to those with more dominant personalities when necessary
Take a look into what I did with my free-time while studying to be a Doctor of Physical Therapy! Swimming has been a lifelong sport and passion of mine - I continue to love the water and teach young-ins how to be successful in and out of the pool.
