Throughout my childhood I have always participated in sports and I loved being physically active. Over time, I developed more injuries from my activities, which brought me to becoming more interested in the human body, specifically with kinesiology. I wanted to learn more about how I was obtaining these injuries, and how I can overcome them in order to not let them affect my performance. I’d become so drawn in to this field before I knew it. I was also passionate about helping others overcome their injuries and I wanted to influence others to adapt an active lifestyle as well. I wanted to keep living a life in which I was allowed to continue to do what I love best, and so Physical Therapy was what I found to be a perfect fit for me.
I just finished my first year of my Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Buffalo, and I am currently completing my first clinical affiliation here at R2P. I’ve also attended the University of Buffalo for my undergraduate, majoring in Exercise Science. Some activities that I enjoy doing on my free time consist of going to the gym, playing volleyball, bouldering, hiking, and traveling.
When it comes to being a future physical therapist, sports rehab seems to be a specialty in which I want to focus on, but since this is my first clinical affiliation, I’m trying to keep an open mind to the other physical therapy specialties out there that I’ve yet to encounter. Throughout my next two years of schooling and clinical experiences, I hope to gain a better appreciation to the other types of physical therapy settings, and to further improve on my skills that will allow me to perform at my best wherever I end up in the future.
I’m looking forward to working with and learning from everyone to further help me in developing my clinical skills. I’m excited to get involved in the variety of different cases that the R2P setting has to offer, which will help me in expanding my knowledge and in becoming more well-rounded as a physical therapist.
Being from NYC and having never been to Frederick before, I’m excited to work with the people in the Frederick community and in the surrounding areas. I hope to learn from them about their community, and how I can become more involved. Whether it be for work-related or for leisure activities, I want to be able to learn as much as I can about the community here at Frederick to better connect with the patients.
Skip the line to climb the Notre Dame Cathedral Bell Towers and explore 2000 years of tumultuous Parisian history from the dark ages to the City of Light. By booking ahead, you won't waste any time waiting in line! Numbers are limited to a maximum of 25 people on this small group walking tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Upgrade your ticket for a private tour exclusive to just your group.
At Notre Dame Cathedral you will not only visit the interior of the church, but will also have the opportunity to climb the famous bell towers for astounding views of Paris alongside the gargoyles that have protected the Notre Dame for centuries.
Your small group tour begins with a fascinating walking tour of the famous Ile de la Cité, in the heart of the Seine River, home to kings, revolutionaries and those famous gargoyles.
Here you will see why Victor Hugo selected Notre Dame as the setting for his widely acclaimed novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The flying buttresses, menacing gargoyles, soaring spires, monumental organ and imposing bell towers are as beautiful as they are ominous.
Experience history unfold as your expert guide recounts the amazing history of Notre Dame from antiquity to today on this incredible journey into the heart of medieval and Gothic Paris. For a dramatic finish, we will skip the long line to climb the 387 steps to the Notre Dame Bell Towers for a gargoyles-eye view of Paris. The long queues can last up to two hours, so skip the line and go to the head of the tour.
In the heart of the Ile de la Cité, this guided tour will let you discover the history and the interiors of three wonderful places: the legendary Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and the Sainte Chapelle. Our Art History experts will tell you the history and mysteries of the famous Cathedral where Victor Hugo set his famous Hunchback of Notre Dame. Then, you will go with the guide to visit the Conciergerie, the ancient court of the French Revolution, today picturesque place where you can find cells and tombs of revolutionary heroes and criminals. Later, you will go with the guide in the adjacent Sainte Chapelle, one of the most beautiful Gothic architectures in the world, with its ancient stained glass windows that will leave you in awe for their colors and their beauty.
Make your own way to Notre Dame Cathedral and take the opportunity to get Audio Guide and skip the Line Access. Explore the inside and outside of the Monument at your own pace while listening to the commentaries ( available in 8 languages) . Then you will enjoy a walking tour of the Latin Quarter! The maximum participants for this tour is 15.
Make your own way to one of the finest example of the French gothic Architecture: Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral . Located right on the island "de la Cité" in the heart of Paris ( Nearest Metro line 4 : Cité). Once facing the monument, you will have to redeem your voucher on the far right door of the main entrance in order to get your Audio Guide with Individual interactive map.
Once you are at the door you'll have the normal queue on the right and a passage on the left, please show you voucher to the attendant to skip the line and have access to the redemption booth to get the audio guide and plan. You will additionally get a static cling decoration of the stained glass window as a welcome gift. Explore the inside building at your own pace while listening to the commentaries and capture some fascinating treasures such as the Rose Windows and many more.
For those who wish to see the stunning view of the city over all the most important landmarks, you will have to climb many steps but very well worth it and particularly memorable. The 3 Portals are decorated with a multitude of characters relating the Last Judgement, The Virgin and St Anne. After using the Audio Guide, remember to bring it back at the Cathedral reception.Then by crossing the parvis south over the Petit Pont, you will find on your left side the legendary Bookshop in Paris: Shakespeare and Company, veritable institution and cultural link between France, Britain and the US.
Down the road you will explore the lively Latin Quarter: one of the oldest neighborhood of the City with its many historical curiosities. The area remains still the place where many students gather for a night out. You might stay at the end of the tour enjoying the surrounding and its animated Atmosphere.
Explore historical areas of Paris by coach and enjoy an in-depth visit to Notre Dame Cathedral on this fascinating sightseeing tour. See and learn about top Paris attractions including Palais Garnier, the Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg), the Louvre, Place de la Bastille (Bastille Square) and the Latin Quarter. Depending on the time of year, enjoy a brief Seine River cruise or mini-coach ride to Ile de la Cité, home to Notre Dame Cathedral. Admire the cathedrals breathtaking Gothic architecture from the outside and step inside to marvel at its grand interior as your guide explains the history and importance of this beloved monument.
Meet your guide in central Paris just after 9am and board your luxury, air-conditioned coach to travel to the oldest and most intriguing parts of Frances capital city. As you explore some of Paris best-known historical landmarks, your guide will explain their significance.
See octagonal Place Vendome and marvel at Palais Garnier, the world-famous opera house used as the setting for The Phantom of the Opera. Witness the magnificent architecture of the Louvre, the worlds most-visited museum, and the massive Hotel de Ville (City Hall).
The photo ops continue as you head to Place de la Bastille (Bastille Square), where the French Revolution began. View the old mansions in the Marais District and sense the youthful energy of the Latin Quarter, home to the famous Sorbonne, which houses several academic institutions.
Your guided coach tour also goes to the legendary Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg), the second-largest public park in Paris, and St-Germain-des-Prés, a neighborhood favored by celebrated writers and philosophers including Ernest Hemingway, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre.
In warmer months (April - Oct), board a boat for a short cruise on the Seine River to Ile de la Cité, an island in the heart of Paris that is the site of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. During the winter, travel to Notre Dame by mini-coach for a more comfortable experience. Enter this iconic Paris landmark (except on Sundays and during Mass) and learn about its rich and colorful history from your guide. For instance, hear how the centuries-old Gothic cathedral was damaged during the French Revolution and later restored to its former glory.
After your visit to the cathedral, make your way back across the Seine and end your nearly 4-hour tour of historical landmarks with a coach ride back to central Paris.
- English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you personally (this is NOT a tour with audioguides)
Usually we pick you up at your accommodation at 8:00am or 2:00pm (please send us your exact address in Paris when booking)
You will have a guided tour of the Chartres cathedral, Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and one of the most visited tourist destinations in France. It is a monument of religious art with many different aspects to discover: architecture that became a model for great Gothic cathedrals, an exceptional ensemble of stained-glass windows from the 12th and 13th centuries - the largest amount in the world, and three outstanding sculpted portals where medieval thought becomes visible.
- Private tour guide speaking to you personally and ansering your questions (this is NOT a tour with audioguides)
Meet your guide on Ile St-Louis and start your tour off with coffee and croissants  a breakfast or snack in typical French fashion. Cross over to Ile de la Cité and enjoy wrap-around views of Notre Dame Cathedral before stepping inside to explore one of the most famous churches in the world.
Perched on an island in the middle of the Seine River, Notre Dame was built in the 12th century during the reign of King Louis VII. It remains the finest example of French Gothic architecture in the world, and is the symbol of medieval Paris. As you enter beneath the imposing towers of the cathedrals western façade, take a close look at the ornate stone carvings adorning the exterior. Inside, learn the significance behind several of the surviving statues of Notre Dame, stained-glass windows and religious artifacts on display.
Also on Ile de la Cité is the Sainte Chapelle, the second stop on your tour. This grand 13th-century church was built by King Louis IX for use as his royal chapel. Marvel at its beautiful interior, dominated by the dazzling display of stained-glass windows filling the nave. Listen as your guide explains their significance, craftsmanship beauty in detail.
This medieval building (which now houses the Paris law courts) is the oldest royal palace in Paris. It was the residence and seat of power of the French kings for centuries during the Middle Ages, then it was converted into a prison in the 15th century. You will see the impressive 14th century Hall of Men-at-arms where the banquets took place in the Middle Ages and the Guardroom with its gothic style vaults. Then you will tour the prison itself, with the Grooming room where the condemned prisoners were stripped from their personal belongings and you will see the different cells, including that of Marie-Antoinette, where she spent the last weeks of her life before being beheaded by guillotine.
Take in two of the French capitals top attractions in one day and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Musée d'Orsay and discover the largest collection of Impressionist art in the world. Cast your gaze over famous works by luminaries such as Monet, Degas and Renoir. Explore the cobbled streets of Île de la Cité with your guide and visit the Gothic masterpiece of Notre-Dame Cathedral to admire its valuable treasures. Save time by booking this combination of two best-selling Paris tours.
Skip-the-Line Musée d'Orsay Tour (2 Hours) Meet your guide near Paris famous Musée d'Orsay in the morning and enjoy skip-the-line entry to beat the queues and head straight inside the museum. Home to the worlds largest collection of Impressionist paintings, the Musée d'Orsay is widely considered among Paris finest museums and gallery spaces.
On your 2-hour tour, admire magnificent masterpieces by luminaries such as van Gogh, Degas, Cézanne, Renoir and Lautrec, and gain insight into their lives and works from your guide. Explore the museums impressive collection of Monet classics  including Falaise de Fécamp and his Rouen Cathedral series  and learn of the innovative techniques for which he is famous.
After two hours, your tour concludes in the Musée d'Orsay. Enjoy a relaxing break for lunch (own expense) then take the short, picturesque stroll along the banks of the Seine River to the Île de la Cité  the meeting point for your second tour.
Follow your guide to the spectacularly beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral  considered by many to be the finest example of 12th-century Gothic architecture in the world.
Marvel at the ornate stonework on the cathedrals imposing façade and listen as your guide details the complex construction techniques used. Join the main admission lines, and then head inside to admire the cathedral's valuable treasures such as the 13th-century stained glass windows, the organ and the carved wooden stalls of the central choir.
Imagine a kid asked about what he wanted to be when grown up. Have you noticed that being an archeologist happens in the top list? Well Thank you Indiana Jones!
Feeling the way a treasure hunter feels is a wish this Family tour around Notre-Dame could fulfill. Provided with an activity booklet, your children will be helped by a certified art historian to unveil the secrets of Notre-Dame and to explore Ile de la Cité medieval side streets. Both informed and entertained, your kids will remain engaged all this 2-hour tour long and have to use their best observation skills. Like apprentice archaeologists, theyll discover indications along their way to solve a final enigma.
Your tour begins at Notre-Dame cathedral, just where the city of Paris was long ago born. Nowadays, the surroundings are vast and clear. By checking their booklet, your children will discover what the location looked like during the Middle Ages. Differences will have to be noticed.
Turning around the cathedral, youll discover the beautiful church flanks, the archbishopric gardens with the genuine bronze bells on display. The incredible array of flying buttresses and roof statues will astonish the whole family.
Then your guide leads you where this old Paris managed to survive. Away from the district main thoroughfares, your kids have to open their eyes to discover next clues in quiet lanes with ancestral cobblestones. Should a part of the puzzle miss, the main enigma wont be elucidated. Every step matters in an archeological quest.
You next stop is the French Kings Palace, where other details are to spotted on walls or roofs. Raising ones nose up to the facades of yesteryear is not an option, but the treasure hunter duty!
Neighboring Notre-Dame, La Huchette district will give your family the opportunity to sneak through old streets, as narrow as they formerly were. The Saint-Séverin church surroundings is a bustling area, as lively as it was at crusaders time.
A medieval Paris tour owes to include a glance at the Middle Ages National Museum. Youll walk along its precinct. Even from the outside, the building looks exquisite. Its Gothic arcades, its ornamental windows and skylights, its multi-centenary walls are surrounding by a charming garden. The last riddles are on sight and soon, your children will be the holders of the Paris names secret.
Such a treasure hunt deserves a further reward: that of a drink, quietly sat in a typical French café, discussing last questions and lingering curiosities.
With a private guide, take a 2.5-hour walking tour of one of Paris oldest and most iconic neighborhoodsthe Latin Quarter. Youll start with a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral before making your way on foot to the playground of French students and the Lost Generation. Sights include the Panthéon and Luxembourg Garden. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.
Then walk across the Seine and onto the Left Bank, into the Parisian neighborhood that both Hemingway and Fitzgerald, among other writers, once called home. From ancient Roman ruins to the backdrops for Woody Allens film Midnight in Paris, this tour takes you through the centuries that have shaped this historical and cultural district.
Learn about its intellectual roots at the Sorbonne, or discuss the famous thinkers buried under the Panthéons majestic dome. Pal around with todays literati as you browse the stacks at Shakespeare and Company bookstore, and then discover Luxembourg Garden (Jardin du Luxembourg), the most beautiful park for finding a bench and reading a few chapters. Theres no shortage of fascinating stories that your guide shares with you as you stroll along the cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter, each more charming than the last.
Take a 2.5-hour walking tour of one of Paris oldest and most beloved neighborhoodsthe Latin Quarter. You'll start with a visit inside Notre-Dame Cathedral before making your way on foot to the playground of French students and the Lost Generation. Sights include the Panthéon and Luxembourg Garden. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people to provide personal attention from a guide.
Then head across the Seine and into the Parisian neighborhood that both Fitzgerald and Hemingway, among other writers, once called home. From ancient Roman ruins to scenes from Woody Allens movie Midnight in Paris, this tour takes you through the centuries that have shaped this historical and cultural district on Paris' Left Bank.
Learn about its intellectual roots at the Sorbonne, or discuss the famous thinkers buried under the Panthéons majestic dome. Mingle with todays literati as you browse the stacks at Shakespeare and Company bookstore, and discover the beauty of Luxembourg Garden (Jardin du Luxembourg), the perfect place to find a bench and read a book. Theres no shortage of interesting stories that your guide shares with you as you wander along the Latin Quarter's cobbled streets, each more charming than the last.
Learn about the hidden wonders of Notre Dame Cathedral during an introduction from your friendly host. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own, and discover its stunning interior.
Arrive at Notre Dame Cathedral early in the morning, and your host will welcome you with an introduction to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stand on some of the very first streets of Paris as you gaze up at the imposing cathedral.
As you admire the architecture a quintessential Gothic cathedral, building started in 1163 and lasted over 170 years, listen to stories and facts from your guide, like whether the legends about the Hunchback of Notre Dame are true or if the gargoyles are alive. Once you have seen the cathedral from the outside, go inside to discover the beautiful rose windows reflecting on the floor with the sun.
The city of Paris is famous for its pastries, bread, and coffee. If you are planning to go to Paris, or if you are already in the city and you want to know what a typical French breakfast is like, take your time to have breakfast in Paris. This should be a must on your to-do list. After you will explore the Cathedral of Notre Dame with a local guide. There is no better way to start your day!
Meet your guide in a center of Paris at a traditional breakfast spot in a sidewalk café restaurant to start your day. You will learn how France is a breakfast country. Linguistically, the word for breakfast in French is petit-déjeuner which literally means little breakfast.
While you enjoy this delicious breakfast, your guide will tell you about the history of Paris and will give you tips about what to see, where to go and shop, and the best restaurants to go to. When you finish your breakfast, you guide will take you directly for a visit of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris.
Visit the town of Chartres with a private driver and guide on this 5-hour tour from Paris. The main attraction is Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to the 12th century and is famous for its French Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows. With your private guide, explore the cathedral inside and out, and then have some time to walk around town.
Your tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Paris for the 1-hour drive in a private vehicle to Chartres. Located about 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Paris, the town is best known for the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world.
Ornamented with more than 4,000 sculptures, the cathedral has been an important destination for travelers since the 12th century; many pilgrims come to see its relic the Santa Camisa, said to be worn by Mary at the birth of Jesus, and others come to admire the 176 stained-glass windows that create a relatively dark but richly colored interior where light filters through the many narrative and symbolic panes.
The labyrinth, in the center of the nave, and the crypt beneath the cathedral are two other can't-miss features you'll see inside before heading outside to focus on the structure itself: its towers built in different styles, its facade with detailed sculptures and statues, the astronomical clock from the 15th century, the flying buttresses, the bishop's garden where you can enjoy a view over the old town, and the labyrinth garden from the 18th century.
After your visit of the cathedral with your private guide, you can enjoy a stroll around town before heading back to Paris, where your tour ends.
Explore the charming and historic village of Chartres on your own private tour. On this 6-hour excursion you’ll explore the old town and the largest cathedral in France, the Chartres Cathedral.
Your tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chartres begins when your guide meets you to escort you there personally on the short 1-hour train ride from Paris. When you arrive in charming Chartres, you’ll visit this historical treasure with your guide, and explore the old town and visti France’s largest cathedral.
On your 6-hour tour of Chartres you’ll go back in time to learn about its storied Roman and Celtic history, take in the ancient granite walls that still surround the city, and visit the 12th-century cathedral that is the largest in France.
Your Chartres exploration uncovers what makes the legendary cathedral so rare and shares the sacred religious stories that are depicted throughout the cathedral in the stained glass and stone.
Of course, your tour of Chartres will do much more than simply show you the cathedral. Your guide will also take you through the ancient old town, built into the hill leading to the Eure River and escort you through the historical past of the town, when it was a village of mills. It is at one of those very mills, which charmingly overlooks the old town, where you will have the wonderful opportunity to have a local lunch and refreshments if you choose, before you return to Paris.