Dr. Strike is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with a passion for neurological rehabilitation and improving the quality of life of individuals living with disabilities. She specializes in caring for patients with cerebral palsy (CP), traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), and other complex neurological conditions, with particular expertise in spasticity management using Botulinum toxin injections and intrathecal baclofen pumps. She also has a special interest in helping young adults with childhood-onset disabilities transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, ensuring continuity of care and support throughout their lives.
Inspired by her nephew with special needs, Dr. Strike brings both professional expertise and a personal understanding of the challenges patients and families face when navigating the healthcare system. She believes that exceptional care begins with truly getting to know her patients, understanding their individual goals, and building meaningful, lifelong relationships. Her approach focuses on maximizing independence, improving function, and helping patients live fulfilling lives while participating in the activities that matter most to them.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Strike is an avid soccer enthusiast and youth soccer coach. She is passionate about empowering young female athletes and has developed a female-specific training program emphasizing injury prevention, confidence, leadership, and overall well-being. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, hiking, skiing, and traveling to explore new places and cultures.
Locations
719.365.7130
719.365.7131Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bones, Joints and Muscles, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fibromyalgia, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Neck Disorders and Injuries, Brain Injury Medicine, Brain and Nervous System - Cerebral Palsy, Brain and Nervous System - Migraine, Brain and Nervous System - Neuromuscular Diseases, Brain and Nervous System - Stroke, Joints and Muscles - Fibromyalgia, Joints and Muscles - Neck Disorders and Injuries, Physical Medicine, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
- Gender
- Female
- Languages spoken
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English
- Education
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2009)
Internship
Delaware County Memorial Hospital (2010)
Residency
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (2013)
- Board Certification
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Certification Agency Member Board Specialty Year American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Medical Specialties Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2014 - Clinical interest for patients
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Dr. Strike specifically enjoys her spasticity clinic where she uses botulinum toxin injections to help patients improve their pain, function and quality of life. Another passion of hers includes working with the amputation population and helping these patients obtain, master and maintain a prosthetic that fits their personal needs and desires.
- Insurance
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