Head Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist & Strength and Conditioning Coach at JJK Football Club (2025-01 – Present)
- Lead physiotherapist and physical performance support for first-team players
- Assess and manage knee, hamstring, hip, and ankle injuries, including ACL-adjacent presentations and patellar tendinopathy, through individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation programs
- Design and deliver return-to-training and return-to-play protocols, from early-phase loading through final on-field clearance
- Monitor training load, recovery, and readiness using Firstbeat wearable technology
- Collaborate daily with coaching and performance staff to optimize player availability and reduce injury risk
- Deliver gym-based strength, injury-prevention, and conditioning sessions integrated with football load
- Featured in Keskisuomalainen (KSML)
Research Assistant at University of Jyväskylä — Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences (2024 – 2026)
- 350+ hours logged as Research Assistant across applied exercise physiology, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal projects
- Contribute to applied research in exercise physiology, musculoskeletal health, and environmental physiology
- Support data collection and analysis involving VO₂max testing, cardiovascular monitoring, and body composition assessment
- Apply musculoskeletal ultrasound to assess tendon structure and vascular responses (ACHILLES project)
- Key projects: Achilles Tendon Structure and Loading; Exercise Performance Under Environmental Stress; Cardiovascular Responses to Unloading and Thermal Modulation
Research Assistant & Science Communication Specialist at HULA / URHEA Helsinki - Environmental Physiology Platform (EP2) (2026-01 – 2026-04)
Worked in a high-performance and clinical exercise physiology environment supporting elite athletes and clinical populations
- Conduct applied literature reviews in exercise and environmental physiology
- Translate peer-reviewed research into evidence-based infographics and educational material for athletes, coaches, and clinicians
- Contribute to research dissemination on topics including thermoregulation, jet lag, travel fatigue, and exercise performance under environmental stress
- Collaborate with researchers and clinicians to ensure scientific accuracy and practical relevance of published material
- Conducted VO₂max testing, exercise stress testing, and heart-rate–based performance assessments
- Designed and supervised individualised exercise programmes for performance optimisation and rehabilitation
- Delivered education on cardiovascular health, exercise safety, and training principles
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team, including Dr Elias Lehtonen, Dr Dominique Gagnon, and Professor Juha Peltonen
- Contributed to research dissemination and educational publications through the Environmental Physiology (EP2) platform
Substitute Physiotherapist at Pihlajalinna (2023-11 – 2024-02)
- Provided physiotherapy services for post-operative and musculoskeletal patients in a private clinical setting
- Designed rehabilitation programmes combining manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and progressive loading
- Achieved consistently high patient satisfaction, with approximately 90% reporting positive outcomes
- Maintained efficient clinical workflow while building strong therapeutic alliances
Adaptive Sports Specialist at Sport voor Andersvaliden (2023-04 – 2023-08)
- Supported adaptive sports programmes for individuals with neurological and physical impairments
- Modified exercises to promote inclusion, confidence, and motor control
- Worked alongside physiotherapists and sports coaches in community-based settings
Physiotherapist (Clinical Exchange Internship) at Ghent University Hospital (2023-03 – 2023-08)
Completed two supervised clinical placements within Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy at UZ Gent under Prof. Dr. Erik Witvrouw
- Rotation 1: cerebral lesion rehabilitation ward (April 2023)
- Rotation 2: polytrauma and amputee rehabilitation ward (May 2023)
- Delivered task-specific gait, balance, and functional training within a multidisciplinary hospital team
- Strengthened clinical reasoning in complex neurological and amputee cases
Physiotherapist & Strength and Conditioning Coach at Entrepreneurial Practice (2023 – Present)
- Operate an independent physiotherapy and performance practice alongside elite sport and academic work
- Design and deliver individualised rehabilitation and strength-training programmes for athletic and general populations
- Provide musculoskeletal assessment, exercise prescription, and return-to-function planning
- Integrate pain management strategies with progressive loading and injury prevention principles
- Apply evidence-based approaches informed by current research and clinical guidelines
