A native New Mexican, began his college studies as a trumpet major and soccer player at North Texas State University.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1975, and received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Women’s University in 1979. A year later Dale moved to Santa Fe and became co-owner of Santa Fe Sports Medicine and Espanola Sports Medicine.
He has more than 30 years of experience and has studied and worked in all aspects of the field including outpatient orthopaedic rehabilitation, pre and post surgical physical therapy, sports and work related physical therapy as well as care for acute and chronic conditions.
Dale is active with various soccer leagues in Santa Fe and played premier soccer in Albuquerque. Currently, when he is not working at the clinic, he plays trumpet for Mariachi Luna De Plata and guests with the Santa Fe Big Band.