Ivana graduated from Kean University with a degree in Psychology/pre Physical Therapy. While at Kean, Ivana was part of a Kean Girls Volleyball team where she received an MVP award her freshman year, and became team captain the following. Ivana was an NCAA recognized student-athlete and received several other academic and athletic awards. 

After completing her bachelor’s degree in 3.5 years, Ivana moved on to graduate school to study physical therapy. She received her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University, former University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2015. While in graduate school, Ivana served as an assistant coach for the Girls Volleyball team at Rutgers Newark and Kean University, one season each. Simultaneously, she attained her personal training certification and became a personal, and a small group trainer at a local facility. 

As a clinician, Ivana has experience working for Twin Boro Physical Therapy as an outpatient orthopedic therapist but, she has also completed clinical hours in a school based pediatric, as well as hospital based inpatient settings.

Ivana is currently working on her SFMA and CSCS certifications and is looking forward to utilizing them with her Twin Boro patients and TEST athletes in the future.