Ava Torres

Five years from now, I hope to have graduated from college and be beginning my career in physical therapy. As a student-athlete, I’ve learned how important proper care, recovery, and support are for the body, which is what inspired me to pursue this field. I want to be in a position where I can help athletes recover from injuries and also support people of all ages who are working to regain strength, mobility, and confidence in their everyday lives. Beyond my career, I hope to have opportunities to travel and give back to different communities. I want to use my knowledge and skills to help people not only locally but also in places around the world where access to physical therapy and rehabilitation support may be limited. My goal is to build a career that allows me to make a meaningful impact on others while continuing to grow personally and professionally.

What draws me to PT is the relationship you build with patients. A physical therapist sees a person twice a week for months. I want to be the person who coaches someone through the slow, hard parts of recovery, like someone learning to walk again or an athlete getting back on the field or court or whatever they pursue.

I am going to college to pursue my interest in Women´s Flag football. I love athletics and have always been driven to push myself to the absolute best. I also love painting, and coloring in my free time. During the summer I enjoy laying by the pool and listening to music as well.