Meet Odete Dupras
PT Aide and Resident Soccer Expert
Eventually, Odete decided to start a family and devote herself to raising her kids as a full-time stay-at-home mom. But as her children grew up, she began to
Growing up in Portugal, Odete Dupras was passionate about sports from an early age. “I’m a total soccer fanatic,” she says. But her interests don’t stop there — far from it, in fact. “I played everything — soccer, of course, but also basketball, volleyball, and even individual sports like gymnastics,” she says. Odete has always been on board for anything that would make her move. So when she came to Boston to attend college, it only made sense to apply that passion to her future career. Odete majored in human performance and fitness and athletic training, eager to help others reach their potential in movement, exercise, and sports. Soon after graduating, Odete became involved with athletic training, where she gained a ton of experience guiding her clients through the strengthening routines that would keep them fit and happy for the long term. But though she enjoyed helping people meet their fitness and weight goals, Odete was always especially engaged with the clinical aspect of her field. Helping people prevent injuries was at the forefront of her mind, and she enjoyed watching her clients achieve feats with their bodies they never thought possible.
feel the itch to help people once again. Not long after moving out here to California, Odete got in touch with the Focus Physical Therapy team for an interview and felt an instant connection. As of today, she’s been a PT aide at the clinic for close to two years, helping steer our patients toward the best possible outcomes. Outside of the clinic, Odete is still passionate about sports and watches almost every soccer event that can fit into her schedule — though it’s a busy one. With a 17-year-old daughter to drive around, a slew of volunteer activities at her school, and a ton of time spent reading, kayaking, and exploring the outdoors, she rarely has a free moment. Meanwhile, we’re just glad that Odete has stuck with us at Focus Physical Therapy. She’s an experienced, talented, and empathetic PT aide with a ton to offer to her patients and team alike. If you see her at the clinic, make sure to say hi!
• 1 8-ounce boneless, skinless salmon fillet • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice • 1/4 teaspoon lime zest • 1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and finely diced • 1 1/2 teaspoons jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons shallots, minced • 3/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated This delicious tartare is the perfect healthy alternative to gut-busting game-day dips. Serve alongside your favorite chips or crackers for an appetizer that’s sure to impress. SPICY SALMON TARTARE Ingredients
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• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons grapeseed or vegetable oil • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste • Crackers or chips, for serving
Directions
1. Place salmon in freezer for 20 minutes to make slicing easier. 2. Meanwhile, prepare other ingredients for mixing. 3. Thinly slice salmon into sheets and cut sheets into strips and strips into cubes. When finished, you should have 1/8-inch cubes. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine salmon with all other ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Garnish with chips or crackers and serve.
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