I am an Athletic Trainer at Lakeland College. I chose to become an Athletic Trainer because it combines two interests of mine - sports and medicine. Plus it allows me to meet and work with a wide variety of people. I care for the entire patient, not just the injury. Injuries are not limited to the physical aspect, you also have to take into account the emotional and mental aspects. I believe it is important to help my patients understand exactly what is happening and to answer any questions they have, while helping them return to activity as soon as safely possible."