Samantha Ramirez, PT, DPT was born and raised in Upland, California. She graduated from San Diego State University in 2019 with a BS degree in Kinesiology and just recently received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Southern California in May of 2024. She is currently a physical therapist at Precision Sports Physical Therapy in Sunnyvale, Texas. Her clinical interests include sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, with a special interest in overhead athletes. Professional interests include ethical and diversity issues within the healthcare system, along with a commitment towards the continued conversation surrounding mental health. Samantha enjoys being active, playing and watching sports, and reading in her free time.
In a poignant cry of honesty, [poet] takes the reader on a journey inside a mind experiencing crippling anxiety. The poem moves from a vivid portrayal of daily fear toward a gradual englightenment about the nature of the condition, and finally, to a warrior-like acceptance of what anxiety is—and most importantly, what it is not.