Meet Dr. Sandra Stoddard, DPT at Iron Physical Therapy
Caldwell, NJ
Why did you decide to go into physical therapy? I always played sports growing up and wanted to stay in a field that dealt with athletes. I shadowed a physical therapist and immediately fell in love with the field!
What do you like most about being a physical therapist? I love interacting with my patients, learning about their lives, interests, and fun stories. You get the privilege of building such a special bond with your patients and seeing them achieve their goals is an amazingly rewarding experience.
Where did you go to college and what was your major? I went to Marist College and majored in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in psychology. Go Redfoxes!
What’s your favorite way to stay active? I love any type of work outs, it’s such a nice way to spend time focusing on myself. I love to lift weights, spin, just got back to running post kids, and any work out class you throw my way. However my new favorite way to stay active is running after my two little kids - those two have endless energy!!
Do you have any furry friends at home? Yes!! We have a golden retriever named Ty and he’s just the best!
Any hidden talents? Currently my hidden talent is picking up the same toys off the floor and putting them away and SOMEHOW they end up right back on the floor a few hours later. Shout out to my two little ones at home.
What’s one thing on your bucket list? Travel more!!! We would love to explore more of Europe
How do you recharge? I love to go for walks with my family. Really slows things down while enjoy the outdoors.
Mountain cabin, beach house or big city condo? Beach house all day! The beach is my happy place!
At which store would you like to max-out your credit card? Target! Such a dangerous place with endless possibilities!
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Place to Travel? Down the shore 🏖️
Food? This is hard! But I do love pizza! 🍕
Music/song? I’m a big Jimmy Buffett fan, also love Zach Brown Band and you can’t go wrong with some Bruce Springsteen.
TV Show? I hate to admit this but I’m a sucker for all the reality Bravo shows. Come find me if you want to chat up the latest Housewives drama 🙋🏻♀️
Sport to watch? Basketball🏀. My husband is a high school basketball coach so we watch A LOT of basketball in our house.
Drink at Starbucks? In the summer I love an iced coffee with coconut milk but come those colder months I’m going for a hot vanilla latte! ☕️