She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and she is trained in assisting with orthopedic surgery, general surgery and emergency medicine.Ms. Theine received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 2000. She was a faculty member of the orthopedic trauma department at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon and has since returned to her home state of Colorado. She has special interest in joint replacements and sports medicine including complicated revision surgeries. Ms. Theine is a member of the Rocky Mountain Sports Medicine Foundation.Ms. Theine and her family enjoy cycling, hiking, skiing and traveling.