Dr. Gibbs earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She then continued to pursue her passion for pediatrics at the University of Michigan treating children at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Dr. Gibbs completed advanced pediatric training through the accredited Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency program at the University of Michigan-Flint, after which she earned a Post-Doctoral Professional Certificate in Pediatric Physical Therapy and her specialty as an ABPTS Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy.  Dr. Gibbs has contributed items to the NPTE through FSBPT, and to the PCS exam through her work on the Pediatric Specialty Council.

Dr. Gibbs has contributed to the advancement of pediatric physical therapy with peer reviewed publications in national journals, presentations at national conferences, publication of educational material for professionals, as a subject matter expert for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists, a member of the Specialization Academy of Content Experts for Pediatric Physical Therapy, and is the current Chair of the Pediatric Specialty Council. Dr. Gibbs serves as Adjunct Faculty for pediatric coursework in Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs. Dr. Gibbs also previously worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the University of Maryland Medical System.  In addition to providing pediatric treatment services, Dr. Gibbs offers professional consultation for physical therapists including but not limited to; serial casting, pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction, infant development, early intervention, and professional  mentoring.