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Arizona Rose - Colleen Kelahan-Pierson

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Hello! I’m Colleen Kelahan-Pierson, a 29-year-old Arizona native with a passion for movement, healing, and helping others thrive. I work as a Physical Therapy Technician and Patient Services Coordinator at Spooner Sports Institute, supporting athletes of all ages through injury recovery and performance training. My Irish heritage comes from my maternal grandfather’s side, originally from counties Armagh, Monaghan and Donegal. My sister and I are proud to be fifth-generation Irish Americans! A passionate Irish dancer, I’ve proudly taught at the Bracken School of Irish Dance for the past 11 years. Graduating from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Dance, I dream of earning my Doctorate in Physical Therapy and specializing in pediatrics, athletics, or ideally, both. I’m inspired by the resilience of young athletes and hope to make a lasting impact in their lives. I love staying active, exploring the outdoors, trying new bars and restaurants, and playing with my 2-year-old beagle Daisy. I’m driven by a desire to uplift others and bring energy, empathy, and excellence to everything I do.