Education

  • Bachelors in Exercise Science and Biology, University of Puget Sound, 1997
  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University, 2001

Clinical Interests or Specialty Areas

  • General orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Vestibular/balance rehabilitation
  • Temporomandibular (TMJ/jaw) dysfunction

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, 2006
  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist, 2008
  • Competency-Based Certification for Vestibular Rehabilitation, Emory University, 2013
  • Functional Dry Needling Certification, 2013

Professional Memberships

  • Orthopedic Section of APTA
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Montana APTA Board of Directors
  • Vestibular Disorders Association Member

Hobbies and Personal Interests

  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Community leadership-type organizations
  • Gardening
  • Music
  • Art

Brace is licensed in the states of Montana; he joined the Alpine team in 2010.