A member of our Neurology team, Maria Gonzales, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner who works closely with neurologists and other clinical staff to assess, diagnose and treat patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and chronic headache. Born and reared in the Philippines, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing before emigrating to the United States in 2005. She practiced 17 years in healthcare settings in New York. In 2017 she joined Trinity Health, where she cared for patients in the Emergency/Trauma Center before completing her Master of Science degree in Advanced Nurse Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis. Maria is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She enjoys traveling when she’s not taking care of patients.
Spinal Cord Injury
Fred Spalding, ATC
” I am passionate about providing the best care to all of those that I work with, as well as working to get athletes back into activity as soon as possible after an injury.”
Personal tidbit: a real outdoors man, Fred enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting, camping when not helping athletes.
Maci Severson, ATC
I am passionate about helping athletes get back to the sport they love and helping others to be their very best every day.
Personal tidbit: in her free time, Maci enjoys spending time with family, going to the gym and craft projects.
Jessica Rundall, ATC
“The progress I see my athletes make is what drives my passion. Knowing that I am helping them improve/recover from an injury motivates me to be my best everyday.”
Personal tidbit: Jess likes to go to the lake in the summer and enjoy the outdoors.
Kevin Melby, ATC
“After decades in the industry, I try to learn new information daily and apply it to my job.”
Personal tidbit: when not reading or studying, Kevin enjoys camping, boating, golf and exercise.
Jodi Swedlund, ATC
” I really enjoy working with athletes on a day to day basis and getting to know them. That makes watching them compete so much better.”
Personal tidbit: Jodi enjoys spending time with friends and family, and she always loves a good vacation!
Parker Osterman, ATC
“In my job, I enjoy making other peoples’ days easier.”
Personal tidbit: Parker enjoys exercising when not assisting others.
Gene Crabtree, ATC
“My goal is to help athletes recover from injury and perform at their highest level to achieve their goals. I try to be a positive influence to help others solve problems.”
Personal tidbit: in his free time, Gene tackles home projects, and enjoys golf and concerts.
Darren Armstrong, ATC
” I am passionate about the Service and Wellness opportunity that Trinity Health provides our athletes and our community. In Sports Medicine, we are trusted to take care of people’s kids and that is a responsibility that our staff takes pride in.”
Personal tidbit: the Armstrongs hunt and fish as a family. Darren enjoys being active and the outdoors.
Nicole Love, ATC
“If it weren’t for athletic training, I wouldn’t have been able to continue playing sports after my own injuries. I want to make sure that our athletes can continue doing what they love!”
Personal tidbit: When not focusing on her athletes, Nicole enjoys lifting weights, cooking, and playing with her fur babies.