Adam Anz, MD, is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports related injuries, specifically focusing on complex knee surgery, hip arthroscopy, and innovative stem cell treatments. He has many peer-reviewed publications and presentations with a special interest in cartilage regeneration.

During residency Adam spent some time in Malaysia with Dr. Khay Yong Saw, an orthopaedic surgeon who has pioneered a method to regenerate cartilage using a patient’s own stem cells. After residency, he completed a sports fellowship at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic where he learned complex knee surgery and Laprade and hip arthroscopy. During this time, Dr. Adam Anz became involved with medical coverage for the US Ski and Snowboard team and continues this inv...
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Adina Soclof is a Parent Educator, Professional Development Instructor and Speech Pathologist working with children in a school setting. Adina is the founder of ParentingSimply.com. Her new book Parenting Simply: Perparing Kids For Life is now avaliable.

She delivers parenting classes as well as professional development workshops for Speech Pathologists, teachers and other health professionals.

Adina is avaliable for speaking engagements. You can reach her at asoclof@parentingsimply.com or check out her website at www.parentingsimply.com. 

Dr. Aditi Mehra graduated with a Bachelors in Occupational Therapy, from Western Michigan University in 1998 and pursued her Doctorate in Health Sciences from Midwestern University in Illinois. She has practiced as a pediatric OT for the past 22yrs in various settings: Early Intervention, hand therapy, NICU, inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, teletherapy, and school- settings.

During her Doctoral Studies, Dr. Mehra also pursued a certification in Behavior Analysis to improve and enhance collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Once she delved deeper into this field of Behavioral Psychology, Dr. Mehra uncovered Fit Learning, an academic program based on the principles of Precision Teaching designed to build fluency and address all differenc...
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Adrianne E. Avillion, DEd, RN, is an accomplished nursing professional development specialist and published health care education author. She is the owner and CEO of Strategic Nursing Professional Development, a business devoted to helping nurses maintain competency and enhance their professional growth and development.

Dr. Avillion earned her doctoral degree in adult education and her MS from Penn State University, along with a BSN from Bloomsburg University. She has served in variousnursing roles over her career in both leadership roles and as a bedside clinical nurse. Shehas published extensively and is a frequent presenter at conferences and conventionsdevoted to the specialty of continuing education and nursing professional development.

Alex Brewer, PharmD is a licensed pharmacist specializing in chronic disease and health and wellness. He received his Doctorate of Pharmacy and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. Post-graduation, he stayed with the University of Kentucky to complete a community pharmacy residency with a focus in geriatric care, while also founding and operating a start-up supplement company. His pharmacy career has involved work in community pharmacy, managed care, and medical communications. An outdoor and health enthusiast, Alex primarily spends his time working out, being in or on the water, hiking, and finding new parks to explore.

Alex Coleman is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow reconstruction, as well as microvascular surgery and limb salvage. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of hand and wrist conditions from the simple to the complex, utilizing a broad range of non-surgical treatment regimens, and when necessary, the latest surgical techniques.

Dr. Coleman attended The Medical University of South Carolina where he earned his Doctorate of Medicine, graduating at the top of his class. He completed his Orthopaedic surgery residency training at the world renowned Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee where he was awarded the Program Director’s Award for academic excellence. After residency, he completed a hand and microv...
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Alex Coleman, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand.  He specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow reconstruction; microvascular surgery; and limb salvage.  His practice addresses the full spectrum of hand and wrist conditions, utilizing a broad range of non-surgical treatments and, when necessary, surgical techniques informed by the latest advancements in his field. 

Dr. Coleman is original from Charleston, South Carolina.  He earned a degree in English Literature from Sewanee:  The University of the South.  He continued his education at The Medical University of South Carolina, where he earned a Doctor of Medicine and graduate at the top of his class...
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Alexandra L. Terrill, PhD, received her PhD in clinical psychology from Washington State University, with specialized training in clinical health psychology. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington in rehabilitation psychology. During her fellowship, she was involved in research on aging with physical disabilities associated with chronic conditions. Dr. Terrill is currently a faculty member at the University of Utah, Division of Occupational Therapy. Her research encompasses three basic areas: (1) stress, coping/adjustment, and chronic health conditions; (2) using strengths-based interventions (positive psychology); and (3) aging. Her broad goal is to improve our understanding of how social, psychological, and biological processes interact to affect ...
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Amanda Olson, PT, DPT, PRPC, earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Pacific University in 2005, and a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2008, graduating as a member of the Jesuit National Honor Society. She holds a Certification of Achievement in pelvic floor physical therapy (CAPP-PF) through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and the Pelvic Floor Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute. She is also a certified Stott Pilates instructor and running coach, which she finds useful in curating treatment approaches.

Dr. Olson has written several physical therapy continuing education courses, and newspaper and magazine articles on women’s health, pelvic floor dysfunction, and running.

Amanda Whitley OTR/L, CLT, CHT is currently a Staff Occupational Therapist in outpatient hand therapy at Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze Florida. She treats a variety of diagnoses involving the upper extremity to include, but not limited to, tendon traumas, amputations, joint replacements, cumulative traumas, work injuries, and fractures. She has over 15 years of experience in GA, VA, AL, and FL treating a variety of diagnoses involving the upper extremity. Ms. Whitley has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Magna Cum Laude from Medical College of Georgia.

Amber Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, CDP is a dedicated advocate for the necessity and skilled nature of therapy services.  She is the Regional Clinical Specialist for a large healthcare company, where she works with skilled nursing facilities in 3 states on documentation compliance, clinical education, and clinical program writing  for PT, OT, and ST. 

Amber recently received her doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology, with a research focus on clinical supervision and student self-efficacy.  She is an adjunct professor, and works with multiple universities to assure quality student placements within all therapy disciplines.  She has authored numerous continuing education courses and has presented at state and nationa...
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Amber Opitz, OTR/L works at Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze Florida working in an outpatient setting with a focus on rehabilitation of upper extremity orthopedic injuries, particularly in relation to participants of various sports.  She has her Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University. 

Amy Ashmore holds a PhD. in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of Timing Resistance Training: Programming the Muscle Clock for Optimal Performance (Human Kinetics, 2020), dozens of articles, blogs, and training and continuing education programs recognized by National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Board of Certification (BOC-EBP), and all State Boards of Physical Therapy. Amy is former Sports Sciences faculty at Florida State University and the former Program Director for Sports Sciences at the American Military University. She is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Amy Burzinski, L.I.S.W., is a licensed clinical social worker. Over the past 18 years Ms. Burzinski has worked with individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Ms. Burzinski served as the coordinator for Victim Services Agency in Manhattan where she trained physicians and medical staff on how to identify, document and refer victims of domestic violence.

She currently serves as a social worker at the Bellefaire Agency in Beachwood, Ohio.

Amy Litterini, PT, DPT, is an assistant clinical professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of New England (UNE) in Portland, Maine. She received a BS in Health Sciences and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 1996, her career has focused on oncology rehabilitation including research, lymphedema management, fitness programming, wellness initiatives, clinical patient navigation, program development, and education. She is a Certified Patient Navigator by the Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Institute in Harlem, New York, and has provided clinical navigation services to both breast and prostate cancer survivors. Sh...
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Amy McDermott, M.S., CCC-SLP, RAC-CT is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience across a variety of clinical settings. She currently serves as a Clinical Reimbursement Specialist for QRM where she is involved in quality improvement initiatives, medical review, and clinical education. She is versed in regulatory compliance requirements and is a certified resident assessment coordinator.

Ms. McDermott received her Bachelor and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and AANAC. 

Amy-Lynn Corey has spent the past 20 years working in the field of marketing, her inaugural project being the launch of her own company in 1997. She was fortunate to have already established her marketing skills when social media was born, incorporating this new outlet into her overall marketing plans with great enthusiasm.

Having spent much of her career in social media and community management for online gaming forums, she eagerly took on a new challenge when it arose: Medical marketing. Mostly self-taught through hours upon hours spent reading books, articles and taking online courses and programs, including Google Analytics Individual Qualification and SEO programs through DistilledU, Amy-lynn has spent the past 5 years developing, launching and refining di...
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Ana Paula Mumy is a trilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, receiving her Master of Science, Communication Disorders – Speech/Language Pathology degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. She is the author of various continuing education eCourses, leveled storybooks, and instructional therapy materials for speech/language intervention, as well as the co-author of her latest eSongbook, which features children’s songs for speech, language and hearing goals.

Ana Paula also works as a Multilingual Speech/Language Evaluator and Consultant and completes speech/language evaluations for bilingual students and collaborates with referring SLPs to determine appropriate placement and therapy recommendations. She has provided private, school-based, and pedi...
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Anders Jelveus has the owned Swedish Health Institute in Los Angeles since 1991. He works as a Dr. of Naprapathy, licensed acupuncturist, and expert in manual soft tissue therapies in the clinic. Anders specializes in sports injuries and orthopedic disorders, with patients including Olympic athletes, iron man, ultra marathon & marathon runners, road & mountain bicyclists, ocean kayakers, and swimmers.

Anders has worked as an educator for the Swedish Health Institute, the Desert Resort School of Somatherapy and The Touch Therapy Institute in Encino, CA, and served as on the International editorial advisory board for Elsevier Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

Andrea McManus MBA, BSN, RN  has worked in the stroke field since 2012, and in 2015 she received her MBA from Texas Woman’s University.  She has successfully led one facility to Comprehensive Stroke Certification as well as developed and implemented a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation program.  Andrea is well versed in all levels of stroke certification and the medical advances in stroke care

Dr. Morris completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. 

Dr. Morris completed orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed an additional one-year fellowship in Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery with the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. 

Dr. Morris is married to Lucy Vandervoort Morris, M.D. They have one daughter, Martha, and live in Anniston, Alabama. 

Andrew Hodgdon practices physical therapy in an acute hospital care setting. He is enthusiastic about wellness, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and movement science. He also serves as a professional writer of physical therapy content for continuing education curriculum development and other peer-reviewed publications within the physical therapy industry.  He enjoys taking what he learns in the acute hospital care setting of his every-day work and translating into subjects that are interesting, informative and thought-provoking for others in the physical therapy profession. Currently, Andrew is the Senior Physical Therapist at Kaiser Permanente in Fresno, California.  

Andrew Max Somberg MD is the first fellow to be selected for the Andrews Foot & Ankle Fellowship program under Dr. Erik Nilssen and Dr. Daniel Murawski. Dr. Somberg grew up in Tenafly, New Jersey. He attended Clark University in Worcester, MA where he graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Biology in 2004. He then went on to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY where he earned his Doctor of Medicine in 2008. Upon graduating, he remained in New York to complete his Orthopaedic Internship and Residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.

Dr. Somberg began his fellowship here at Andrews in August 2013 and will remain here for one year as he gains specialized experience in clinical and surgical foot and ankle treatment ...
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Andrew is currently working with EXOS at the Andrew’s Institute. Before working at AI, Andrew obtained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Missouri. Formerly, Andrew obtained his Master of Science in Health Education and Promotion where he served as the assistant director of strength and conditioning for the University of Missouri.

During his collegiate career, Andrew participated in a variety of sports include lacrosse, football, and baseball. He also competed in Olympic weight lifting at the national level. Because of his background, Andrew is able to use his exemplary complement of education and experience to best serve the athletes he works with. 

Dr. Andrew J Vincent is a Diagnostic Radiology Specialist in Pensacola, Florida. He graduated with honors from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2012. Having more than 7 years of diverse experiences, especially in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, Dr. Andrew J Vincent affiliates with many hospitals including Gulf Breeze Hospital, Baptist Hospital, West Florida Hospital, Jay Hospital, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists without joining any medical groups.

Angela D. Greene, a Nationally Board Certified Occupational Therapist, received her bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University in North Carolina and her Certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation from The American Institute of Balance in Clearwater Florida. Angela has worked in neurological rehabilitation for over 25 years with a practice specialty of cerebrovascular and traumatic brain injury-related vision, and vestibular deficits.

Angela Mansolillo is a Speech-Language Pathologist and board recognized specialist in swallowing disorders who has worked in a variety of clinical settings. She brings over twenty years of experience with children with dysphagia to her teaching. Her dynamic, interactive style, coupled with her ability to present complex material in a meaningful, practical way, enables her course participants to arm themselves with new successful strategies to apply immediately.

Angela is currently a Senior Speech-Language Pathologist at Cooley-Dickinson Hospital in western Massachusetts. In addition, she serves as adjunct faculty and clinical supervisor at Elms College. She has provided numerous regional and national presentations, and has served as guest lecturer at several c...
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Ann Marie is an Occupational Therapist and owner of Integrated Mind & Body, LLC. She has devoted her 30-year professional career to helping her clients and patients lead healthier and more productive lives. Her experience as an OT, fitness trainer, and breast cancer survivor convinced her how integral emotional and spiritual wellbeing is to the healing process. This motivated Ann Marie to earn certifications in Yoga, Pilates, Tai chi, and Reiki. The integration of these approaches, along with traditional rehabilitation empowers Ann Marie to optimally meet patient and client goals.

Ann Marie is co-owner of Integrated Rehab and Fitness and has co-authored the “CD–Return to Life: Breast Cancer Recovery Using Pilates”. Ann Marie has been a pr...
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Embodying our 1st Core Value, “Deliver a Smile Through Service,” Anne has become the face of HomeCEUConnection.com and CEU360.com. Leading the efforts to ensure the quality of our service and product, Anne sets the standard by which our team strives. Having graduated in 1999 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Anne quickly established herself as both a compassionate clinician and astute leader while practicing in a broad spectrum of clinical settings.

Annette Himmelreich has a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a minor in English. She has taught here in the United States at a multicultural school in Garland, Texas, as well as in teaching in St. Petersburg, Russia with a total of 7 years.

Annette has a Master’s degree in Social Work. Her experience of 7 years in this occupation includes work in Russia with orphans of all ages, children in foster care and a children’s home. She has also been a Program Director of a group home and transitional home for females in foster care or coming from troubled homes.

Her life-long pursuit is to help children and adolescents who have been through abandonment, neglect, and/or abuse. She provides care and advocacy for those...
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Anthony has over 30 years of clinical and managerial experience in acute care and as an owner of an outpatient practice. He is currently an administrator in the rehabilitation department of a 14-hospital network and is board-certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy.

Anthony’s academic positions include adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Touro College and guest lecturing at Columbia University Program in Physical Therapy, with emphasis on administration, documentation, reporting, ethical standards, medical-legal issues, and regulatory oversight. His leadership positions include Legislative Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Chairman of the Council of Licensed Physiotherapists of New York State, Inc. and Member-at-large of the Advisory Committee of th...
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April Fisher graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in Mass Communications. She then entered Physical Therapy School at Hardin-Simmons University, where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007. After graduation, April worked as a traveling therapist in South Carolina and Colorado before returning home to Texas. April’s areas of expertise include wound care, manual orthopedic treatment and geriatric rehabilitation. 

Ari Ginsberg, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist in NJ and NY. He received his D.P.T. from Touro College, NYC in 2010. Since graduation, Ari has worked in several settings including pediatrics, skilled nursing, and home health. The last 7.5 years have been spent at a large home health company where he has participated in direct patient care, chart auditing, and presentations to staff on topics including documentation and bedside manner. While at his company, he was nominated for company awards and recognized by corporate leadership as excelling in documentation quality and efficiency. Additionally, he is in the process of pursuing a master’s of science degree in industrial and organizational psychology at Touro College in order to expand his practice to consulting with...
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Dr. Arianne Missimer is an award-winning Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Registered Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Educator. She is currently undergoing her training through the Institute of Functional Medicine. She is the Founder of the Movement Paradigm, an integrative health center in Downingtown, PA focusing on mindset, nutrition, and movement blending Eastern and Western philosophies, rooted in neuroscience, functional medicine, and movement science. She holds numerous movement-based certifications and is a Master Instructor for Evidence-Based Fitness Academy (EBFA) Global. Her goal is to provide her patients with powerful dietary interventions, movement, sleep, and mindset reframing techniques to empower them to heal their bodies, alleviate inflammation, and ...
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Barbara Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in English; a Master’s of Science from Tufts University’s Boston School of Occupational Therapy and is certified in Sensory Integration and Hippotherapy. She has decades of experience working with clients in varied settings. Her website, RecyclingOT.com, includes articles, videos, activity ideas as well as her presentation schedule.

Barbara Smith has also written “Still Giving Kisses: A Guide to Helping and Enjoying the Alzheimer’s Victim You Love” and “From Rattles to Writing: A Parent’s Guide to Hand Skills”. Barbara is currently providing hippotherapy treatment to children through Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA.

Barbara Gladson earned her BS in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and her MS of Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 1985. In 1999, she was awarded a PhD in Pharmacology from the Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Barbara serves as the Director of the Rutgers BioPharma Educational Initiative, MS in Clinical Trial Sciences.

Barbara serves as a professor at the School of Health Related Professions as well as the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Her published works include “Pharmacology for Physical Therapists”, and “Rehabilitation of the Hand”.

Barbara Gruennert, RN,BSN,CDE has been a Registered Nurse since 1997 and a Certified Diabetes Educator since 2001.  She received her ADN from Edison College in Florida and has recently completed her BSN course work through University of Texas.  

Barbara has worked with three separate ADA (American Diabetes Association) recognized diabetes education programs; and served as Program Coordinator for one with multiple education sites.  She has published articles in the former Certified Diabetic Services, Inc. member newsletter.  Barbara is currently managing an Inpatient Diabetes Education program and has worked to update existing and create new protocols to improve glucose management of patients.  She teaches patients in both the inpatient ...
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Dr. Barry Callahan is Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification for Surgery of the Hand. He specializes in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Barry completed a Fellowship in surgery of the hand and upper extremity and reconstructive microsurgery at the renowned Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis, Indiana under the direction of James W. Strickland, MD.  He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Reese is a clinical psychologist and president of BenReese, LLC., a North Carolina (USA) based global diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm. He earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Rutgers University, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. He is adjunct professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Duke University School of Medicine and Advisor, Trainer, and Executive Coach for DiversityScience, a diversity, equity, and inclusion public-benefit company. He is the former Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer for Duke University and the Duke University Health System. 

Dr. Reese has served as the Associate Director of the Fifth Avenue Center f...
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Betsy Myers received a Masters of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 1992 and a Masters of Health Sciences from the University of Indianapolis in 1998. She is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist and a Credentialed Clinical Instructor. Betsy received a citation of recognition and appreciation from the Oklahoma House of Representatives for her outstanding service as a physical therapist to the citizens of Oklahoma.

Betsy was the Teacher of the Year at the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis. She is also Certified Wound Specialist and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. While her passion is for outpatient orthopedics, Ms. Myers has worked in a variety of clinical settings within regional hospital systems including: acute car...
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Bettina M. Brown is a physical therapist working in Albuquerque, New Mexico, having received her master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of New Mexico. She earned her board certification in wound care in 2016 through the American Board of Wound Healing. She has published an article entitled Managing Cutaneous Tuberculosis: A Case Study in the Ostomy and Wound Management Journal in 2017.  Latera that year, she obtained her certification through the Klose Lymphedema Certification program in 2017.  She primarily works with clients that have lymphedema due to breast cancer treatment, or due to vascular insufficiencies and chronic health co-morbidities. 

Beverley Driver Smith has been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for 22 years. She graduated from Palm Beach State College in 1992 on the Dean’s List and as the founder and President of the South East Occupational Therapy Club, “SEE OT”. She currently works in a rural school setting in the Occupational Therapy Department, where she is starting her seventh year. She teaches 3rd graders at her church every Saturday night and is a champion for children and anyone with disabilities.

Right out of college, Beverley became an adjunct teacher at her alma mater and taught Therapeutic Media for Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics for the Occupational Therapy Assistant and guest lectured on Traumatic Brain Injury for the Human Disease Occupational Therapy class...
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Bill Connors, MA, CCC-SLP, specializes in combining technology, neuroscience and learning theory with current evidence and research to advance the treatment of aphasia and related disorders. He began this career in 1975 studying under Dr. Audrey Holland and Dr. Albyn Davis, pioneers in aphasia rehabilitation. His first clinical position was at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. In conjunction with Dr. Malcolm McNeil and Dr. Patrick Doyle, he founded The Pittsburgh Aphasia Treatment, Research and Education Center in 1999 that offered intensive aphasia treatment. In 2005, he left his position at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to create aphasiatoolbox.com.

Bill is a clinical instructor for the Department of Communication Disorders and Sci...
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Currently, Bob works as a Performance Nutritionist for Athletes’ Performance in Pensacola, Florida, on the campus of the Andrew’s Institute.  During his tenure at Athletes’ Performance, he has had the opportunity too coach, educate & motivate professional, collegiate, and high school athletes from a variety of sports, on 5 continents, through all aspects of performance nutrition.  

Prior to joining Athletes’ Performance, Bob worked as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Texas A&M University where he also worked with a variety of athletes ranging from male football players to female equestrian riders.

Dr. Clay completed his Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy Fellowship at American Sports Medicine Institute/Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, AL.  He is a summa cum laude graduate of Auburn University with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. He is also magna cum laude graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine where he was awarded the Clinical Achievement Award. Dr. Clay completed an Orthopaedic Residency at University of Florida, Department of Orthopedic Surgery where he was the American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leader.

Bradley W. Stockert, PT, PhD, is a professor of physical therapy at California State University, Sacramento, where he received the Teacher of the Year Award in 2006. He obtained his master’s degree in physical therapy from Stanford University and his doctoral degree in physiology from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Stockert has been teaching in physical therapist professional education programs for 30 years. During that time he also taught in professional pharmacy and nursing programs. He currently teaches courses in the areas of pathology, differential diagnosis, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and acute care physical therapy. Dr. Stockert has given numerous presentations on pathology and screening for medical conditions, adverse drug reactions, and cancer at state, nat...
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Brandon Abbs, PhD, earned his PhD in psychology from the University of Iowa and a BA in psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. He was most recently a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. During this fellowship, he was involved in research projects on the relationship between maternal infection during pregnancy and a child’s risk for schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and early cognitive decline. He studied this relationship using neuroimaging and neuropsychology. He is currently a senior medical writer for a biotechnology company in Boston, where he composes documents needed to conduct clinical trials in oncology and to inform ...
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Brandi Russell, OTR/L has been practicing pediatric occupational therapy since 2002 after graduating from the University of Kansas.  She is currently licensed in the state of Kansas, certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and a member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants. Brandi has a long-time interest in children’s sleep.  She recognizes the powerful impact of sleep and the value of healthy sleep habits in children’s daily routines. Brandi is the author of a children’s storybook, Snooze, which was inspired by her own children’s nap-time defiance.  Brandi wrote Snooze to help other families with the often challenging nap-time routine.   ...
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Bruce H. Greenfield, PT, PhD, FNAP (Fellow National Academies of Practice), FAPTA, is a professor in the Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, where he has been on the faculty since 1985. He is a senior fellow in the Emory University Center for Ethics, and affiliated faculty, Certificate Program Disability, Health and Culture. He is a member of the Emory University Hospital Ethics Committee. Dr. Greenfield holds a bachelor of arts degree from Oglethorpe University; a certificate in physical therapy and master of medical science degree, both from Emory University; and a PhD in higher education from Georgia State University. He subsequently received an additional master’s degree in bioethics f...
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Bryan Gerritsen, a certified Low Vision Therapist, received his master’s degree from Western Michigan University in Orientation and Mobility for the Blind.  Bryan has worked for 40 years in the field of visual impairment and blindness, and specifically in low vision services for the past 26 years.  He has served patients with low vision at 13 eye centers and doctors’ offices in Utah since 2002.  Prior to that, he was the director of Low Vision Services at the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utah. 

In addition, Bryan teaches a course on “Utilization of Low Vision” at the University of Utah, and has lectured on low vision care throughout the country, from North Carolina to Hawaii.  He h...
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Bud Ward, PT, MPT, has been a licensed physical therapist and healthcare leader for over 20 years. He earned his Master’s in Physical Therapy and BS in Applied Health Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, as well as a BS in Biology from Salisbury University. He has worked in a variety of settings including corporate, home health, private practice, and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. His clinical background includes orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, amputee rehabilitation, traumatic fracture management, manual therapy, and oncology rehabilitation. While at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, he treated many patients for orthopedic conditions related to cancer treatments. Bud has been a health and medical writer since 2015 and has authored several continuing edu...
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Candyce J Yates, MS. OTR/L is an occupational therapist with 30 years in school-based practice. For 15 years, Judy and Candyce worked in the same district and teamed for many of their students.  Candyce published  a booklet to introduce gross motor activities for small space areas of the classroom: “Carpet Motor Time.  She has extensive training and experience with severe sensory issues and behaviors in school environments.

Cara Koscinski received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 1997. She is the mother to two sons with autism spectrum and sensory processing disorders. She was one of the founders of Aspire Pediatric Therapy, LLC. Cara currently owns Route2Greatness where she creates, produces, and distributes CDs and products for children with autism and fear of loud noises. The CDs that Cara has created, Sound-Eaze and School-Eaze, are featured in several catalogues for children with special needs.
             
Cara provides direct therapy, school consultation, IEP advocacy, and continuing education to OTs, teachers, and parents across the United States. Cara enjoys writing articles for special needs pub...
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Carly M. Rogers, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, is a clinical occupational therapist and independent researcher. Dr. Rogers received her BA in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara and her MA and OTD from the University of Southern California. During her Master’s coursework, Dr. Rogers created a therapeutic surfing program titled Ocean Therapy, aimed at enhancing self-efficacy in participants from diverse backgrounds. Although Dr. Rogers’ primary focus was with the pediatric population, her work with Ocean Therapy expanded her knowledge and experience within mental health working closely with the United States Marine Corps and the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System (GLAVA) for over 10 years. This experience led her back to earn her OTD, completing her residen...
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Carmen Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management, an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy and is a practicing Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Massage Therapist, with a specialty certification in lymphatic therapy. Having completed a 140-hour certification course in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy through the Upledger Institute, she now teaches lymphatic pathology treatment methods and MLD/CDP therapy nationwide.

Carmen educates professionals at the local and state level on the prevention and management of lymphedema in cancer patients and on developing lymphedema programs in acute care and sub-acute care.

Carmen Vitton M.S., CCC-SLP, RAC-CT, CDP is the Chief Operating Officer for Rehab Synergies, a provider of Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy services for over 50 Residential and Transitional Care Facilities and Home Health agencies throughout Texas, which she started in 2010.   She has over 25 years of multi-facility, multi-state clinical, managerial and operational experience.

Carmen completed her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Florida State University with an interest in Audiology after beginning her program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She completed her Bachelor’s in Communication Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.  She was awarded the Accelerated Care Plus (ACP) Innovator o...
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Carol Myers, OTR, received a Bachelor of Psychology (BA) from the University of California-Berkeley, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Occupational Therapy from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, and Master of Arts (MA) in organizational management from the University of Phoenix in Westminster, CO. Carol has been an occupational therapist for 38 years, working in skilled nursing, acute care, home health, and outpatient facilities, as well as in schools. Carol has published numerous articles for ADVANCE since 2003 and developed three webinars on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders for therapists and Quality Indicators in SNFs Related to Function. Carol taught in the first occupational therapy program in Vietnam, and consulted in two special needs classes in India, and an autism...
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Dr. Cassandra Woods is a Licensed Physical Therapist of more than 13 years. She received her graduate degree in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in Redlands, California and her Doctorate from Boston University. Dr. Woods specializes in pediatrics, and is certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis testing, as well as Infant Massage Therapy.

Dr.Woods is the founder and CEO of Children’s Therapy Network, a home-care and school based organization dedicated to the needs of children with disabilities and their families. Children’s Therapy Network takes an integrative approach, providing Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapies and collaborating with specialists in Early Childhood Development, Education, Nutrition, and Behavioral Therapy.
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Catherine C. Goodman is a licensed physical therapist and a certified BodyTalk practitioner. She received her BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Pennsylvania and her MBA from the University of Montana. She began her work as a BodyTalk practitioner as a member of the integrative staff at the Guardian Oncology and Wellness Center (GOCW) in Missoula, Montana and is now in private practice offering a combined approach of physical therapy, BodyTalk, and myofascial release.

Catherine has co-authored several physical therapy textbooks, including “Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral”, and “Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist”. Other published works include articles such as “Did You Know? The Import...
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Since first grade when I became friends with a classmate who had polio, I wanted to be a physical therapist. Though I did not know the name of my intended profession at that young age (not until we were required in 9th grade to write about our future), I have now lived my destiny for 40+ years. 

Every experience as a physical therapist has been wonderful. I have never wished to be anything else. Over the decades, I have had the opportunity to work with thousands of individuals in a wide variety of clinical and educational settings.  

My professional history includes: pediatrics, oncology, military service (orthopedic PT), hand therapy, inpatient/outpatient therapy, home health, nursing home (back in the day when they were call...
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Dr. Cathy Pliscof Holway, PT, DPT is an internationally recognized physical therapist, educator and author in the healthcare field of integrative manual therapies. She received her BS and certificate in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College/Albany Medical College School of Physical Therapy, Troy, NY, in 1979. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University in 2008. 

Upon completion of her doctoral studies, she founded The Neurovascular Institute, Inc., to provide well-researched, neuroscience-based medical education that is immediately applicable to clinical practice and fosters professional growth and integrity of licensed medical professionals. Her manual therapy process, Neurovascular Integra...
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Celia Bucci graduated from the Soma Institute, National School of Clinical Massage Therapy. She has practiced clinical massage in environments ranging from spas and resorts to sports clinics and currently runs a private practice at Illinois Masonic Hospital. Celia served as Secretary and Communications Liaison for the Illinois Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association, and Editor of its newsletter Keeping In Touch. She was awarded the chapter’s 2010 Distinguished Service Award. Before embarking on her career in massage therapy, Celia earned a B.A. in Communications Studies from DePaul University, and an M.A. in Cultural Studies from the University of Iowa.

Celia became a producer of theater, film, and cultural festivals, and a sound designer an...
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Dr. Chad Hensel is a licensed clinical physical therapist with over 13 years of experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, subacute, neurological and work hardening. Currently, he is one of four lead Physical Therapists at Marion Area Health Center in Marion, Ohio, and also works for SunDance Rehabilitation Corporation in Marion performing PRN evaluations and clinical management in the subacute unit.

Chad has been on the faculty of the PTA programs at Marion Technical College and Sinclair Community College, where he taught Intro to Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Therapeutic Exercise courses. In addition, Dr. Hensel is a former instructor at Andrews University, where he taught multiple courses, including pharmacotherapeutics, medical terminology and physiology and...
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Charity has been a speech-language pathologist at Missouri Rehabilitation Center/ University of Missouri Health Care, in Mt Vernon, MO, for over 15 years.  Charity specializes in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with neurological injuries and treats communication, cognitive, and swallowing deficits in those individuals. She has written and published research studies in the Journal of Cognitive Rehabilitation and Brain Injury, and she is currently participating in research studying noninvasive brain stimulation for treatment of memory and attention disorders in adults with traumatic brain injury.

Charity is a Brain Injury Specialist and Trainer through the Brain Injury Association of Missouri and has been heavily involved in advocacy for persons with brain in...
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Charles A. Roth MD, has over 25 years of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon. He is active in clinical research at the Andrews Institute, currently involved in the research of Cartilage Auto Graft Implantation (CAIS) for knee cartilage defects. In addition, Dr. Roth is the Principal Investigator in high molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid Injections for arthritis patients. He has participated as the Principal Investigator for a study concerning anti-coagulation after total knee replacement with Factor X inhibitors to prevent blood clots.

Dr. Charles A. Roth is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Alabama. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor for Florida State University and Clinical Assistant Professor for The University o...
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• Professor, Chief Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, West Virginia;
• Head, Team Physician, Department of Athletics, Marshall University
• Assistant Team Physician, Orthopaedic Consultant, Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, Kentucky

Charles Leddon has been the Sports Medicine Research Associate at the Andrews Research and Education Foundation for two and a half years, where he oversees the biomechanics lab, fellow’s research projects, and manages the research initiatives for the physicians of the Andrews Institute. He did his undergraduate educational work at Pepperdine University in sports medicine, where he also traveled with the national championship baseball team as an athletic trainer (1992), and did his master’s level work in biomechanics as well as his doctoral work in sports medicine Oregon State University.

Charles has been a certified Athletic Trainer for 23 years, including 18 years in professional baseball and currently serves as the AA athletic trainer for the Cin...
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Dr. Dorvault earned his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh and a Fellowship in Muscular Skeletal from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.  He has also served for four years in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, Alabama. He is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology.

He is a member of several local and national organizations, including the Radiology Society of North America, the American College of Radiology, the Society of Skeletal Radiology, Escambia County Medical Society, the Florida Medical Society, the American Medical Society and the Florida Radiology Society.

Chris Krause, OTR, is the Director of the Therapy Business Unit for It’s Never 2 Late. He has been actively working on the development of more ‘true’ therapy content and in assisting therapists with obtaining the maximum clinical benefit out of the iN2L system.

As an OT with over 18 years of experience, Mr. Krause is addressing the need for measurable tools designed by and used exclusively in a therapy context. Additionally, he uses his operational experience to assist customers with therapy utilization as a means of achieving a return on their investment.

Christopher O’Grady, MD, is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. He has a special interest in shoulder surgery and has served as an instructor in arthroscopic surgery at multiple national orthopaedic conferences.

After residency, the United States Navy assigned Christopher to the Pensacola Naval Hospital where he proudly served as an active duty orthopaedic surgeon for four years. While on active duty, he served as the orthopaedic consultant for the Blue Angels.

Dr. Christopher O’Grady is a consultant to NASA for the prevention of shoulder injuries in astronauts. He also serves as an associate master -instructor at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago for courses on shoulder instability...
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Christy Thrift is an Occupational Therapist who graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1998.  She has worked with Baptist Health Care for the past nineteen years with wide variety of experience in acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient settings.   In the past eleven years her focus has shifted to the solely outpatient population treating primarily orthopedic related conditions.  She is passionate in treating the population that is affected by the debilitating affects of arthritis.  Her love of people and seeing individuals regain or keep their own independence in day to day life if what drives her.  She is married with two children and enjoys movies, hiking, fishing, biking, and a little “retail therapy”.

Chrys Kub, PT, ERYT 500 is NDT trained in Pediatrics and an integrative physical therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience.  Through her work in pediatric physical therapy, she has utilized evidenced based yoga treatment techniques integrated with traditional medical modalities for children with special needs. Currently she works in Early Intervention for Early Bird Intervention Services and teaches continuing education courses in treating the neurological child and integration of yoga as therapy in working with both children and adults. She has established FitYogaTherapy, an organization dedicated to the education of practitioners in yoga therapy.  Chrys is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer ...
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Cindy Paquin earned her B.S. degree at California State University, Long Beach and is a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of California with 31 years of experience.  Cindy has devoted over 29 years of her career specializing in the field of geriatrics.  She has extensive experience in evaluating and treating geriatric patients with varying diagnoses, including Orthopedics, Neurological Impairments, Wound Care, Cardiac Rehab, Respiratory Complications and Multiple Medical Complexities in the frail and elderly patient.  Her experience has been applied to patients in Acute Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Care and Outpatient settings.

Cindy Paquin has served as a Staff and Lead Physical Therapist, Physi...
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Colleen Ann DeRitis, MA, OTR/L, is a licensed and registered occupational therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience across skilled nursing, inpatient, outpatient, assisted-living, home care, long-term and sub-acute care settings. Mrs. DeRitis is currently Manager of Clinical Practice in Rehabilitation for a Home Care company in NJ. She holds a certificate in Environmental Modifications from the Andrus Gerontology Program at USC.

Mrs. DeRitis has taught a variety of courses as an adjunct faculty member at New York University, Dominican College and State University of New York Downstate, and Long Island University. She has also presented on Group Therapy, Rehabilitation Pharmacology, and Wheelchair and Seating Considerations. While working in home...
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Dr. Cori Campbell, DPT, MBA has served as a clinician, manager, director, executive director, and consultant in acute care, inpatient, skilled rehab, home health, and outpatient programs throughout her 20 years in healthcare. She is a speaker and trainer and currently provides consulting for healthcare practitioners incorporating natural, holistic services into their practice. She is a co-lead for the military spouse professional network where she serves as a mentor for military spouses who are healthcare professionals. 

Cristine E. Agresta, MPT, PhD. is an assistant research scientist at the University of Michigan in the School of Kinesiology and co-director of the Michigan Performance Research Laboratory. She holds a master’s degree in physical therapy from Youngstown State University and a PhD in neuromotor science from Temple University. She has more than 10 years of experience treating running-related injuries and endurance athletes. Dr. Agresta has worked in several sports performance physical therapy clinics across the United States, including those in Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Denver. She currently performs running and sport assessments for recreational and collegiate athletes at the University of Michigan.

Crystal Thornton, RN, received her master’s degree from University of Texas in Health Care Administration. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University of Texas. Crystal work as a nurse in a remarkably busy emergency department in Texas for 14 years before her most recent job working from home a case manager. 

Crystal currently still works on an as needed basis in the emergency department. Most of her experience was in the emergency department who sees over 80,000 visits. She also serves as an educator. Crystal instructs and course directs a Trauma Nursing Core Course and Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course to fellow nurses and paramedics.

Cynthia Diaz graduated from Florida International University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2007. Cynthia gained a great deal experience in evaluating and treating common orthopedic issues while working for an orthopedic clinic at the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida.

In 2013 she relocated to Arizona with her small family and has continued to further her knowledge base through study, continuing education courses and continues to treat patients through home visits. Cynthia is married and has two small children.

Cynthia Howard RN, CNC, PhD has a Professional Coaching practice is a Registered Nurse and received her MA in Clinical Psychology from Loyola College in Baltimore MD and PhD in Human Development from University of MD, College Park. Research focused on the impact of stress among nurses and the ability to care.

Cynthia spent 15 years in critical care nursing, Education and Management before opening her Coaching practice focused on stress management, resilience and emotional intelligence for healthcare professionals and leaders. Cynthia  developed a competency based program for resilience and emotional intelligence and has worked with thousands of professionals

Dale Avers is Professor and Director of the Post-professional DPT program in the Program of Physical Therapy Education at Upstate Medical University and a Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association. She earned degrees from the University of Kentucky, Indiana University, and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She has written, edited and authored two textbooks, the 3rd edition of Geriatric Physical Therapy and the 9th edition of the Hislop and Montgomery Muscle Testing text. She has written on many geriatric topics and contributed to peer reviewed journals.

Dale is a past Associate Editor of the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. She has received several honors and awards including the APTA’s Catherine Worthingham Fellowship, APTA’s Lucy Blair...
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Dalia Zwick is a physical therapist with an advanced Ph.D. degree in Pathokinesiology from New York University School of Education – Physical Therapy Program.  Her special interest and focus are Posture and Posture Care.  In addition, she also specializes in orthotics and shoe wear needs of individuals with disabilities.  Her approach integrates yoga into rehabilitation where postural alignment and use props are main elements.  She is an advanced practitioner of Iyengar Yoga and traveled a few times to India exploring the therapeutic approach of this discipline.  She received training in Postural Care in 2012 and in 2013 in the UK from the UK leaders in Postural Care.  She has an extensive clinical and didactic experience in the disciplines...
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Damien is experienced in clinical education teaching, continuing education teaching and, previous academic teaching positions at Indiana University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Damien’s graduate studies were at University of Pennsylvania; Virginia Commonwealth University; and Washington University St. Louis.

Damien is an active clinician eager to share what he has learned from his extensive clinical experience. He has been using two-dimensional video motion analysis in his clinical practice for over 35 years.

He has a history of professional leadership roles with the American Physical Therapy Association, Virginia Physical Therapy Board, and Virginia Board of Health Professions. He is recipient of Virginia Physical Therapy A...
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Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD, FACSM is Professor Emeritus of Nutrition, and of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University, where he also served as Director of the Laboratory for Elite Athlete Performance. He received his PhD in Human Service Studies and Human Nutrition from Cornell University, is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, and is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Benardot is the inventor of NutriTiming® web-based and Apple iOS software. To date, he authored 7 books, 17 book chapters, and many journal articles. His most recent book is Advanced Sports Nutrition- 2nd Edition. He has worked for many years with athletes, including the USA 1996 Atlanta Olympics gold-medal gymnastics team, the medal winning USA 2004 Athens Olympics maratho...
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Dan Millrood EdM, PT is a specialist in Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness. He received his undergraduate degree in Biopsychology and Masters degrees in Physical Therapy and Applied Physiology From Columbia University. Dan has more than 17 years of PT experience in a variety of settings with specialization in outpatient physical therapy. He consistently extends his effort toward increasing public awareness in the benefits of preventative and rehabilitative healthcare, and is a proactive healthcare consumer advocate.

Dan is an academic faculty associate, teaching orthopedic PT, as well as a researcher for Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness projects at New York Medical College. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as The American Journal of Respirato...
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Daniel Murawski, M.D is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the foot and ankle. With an appreciation of complex foot and ankle mechanics, he strives to optimize nonsurgical and surgical treatment strategies for his patients. Dr. Murawski has a broad skill set and enjoys treating all types of orthopaedic foot and ankle conditions from sports injuries and overuse conditions to complex deformities and arthritic conditions.

Dr. Murawski was recruited to the Andrews Institute in 2013 by Dr. Nilssen to compliment his successful practice and improve access to specialized orthopaedic foot and ankle care. Drs. Nilssen and Murawski form a unique team of foot and ankle fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeo...
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David Magee has been a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta since 1972. He was the Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy from 1980-1993 and was Associate Dean in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine from 2003 to 2011.

He was a visiting professor at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1998-2003. He spent 5 months per year as a professor at Sapporo Medical University in Sapporo, Japan where he taught and helped develop masters and doctoral programs in physical therapy. Dr. Magee served as the Sports Therapist for several amateur and professional sports teams including Canada’s national synchronized swimming team, the Edmonton Eskimos football club and the Edmonton Oilers hockey team.

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David Morris is the founder of QB Country. He is a 2002 Graduate of Ole Miss where he was a Quarterback & 4 year Letterman. He is a 1998 graduate of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in Mobile, Al and in his Junior Season was named a USA Today Honorable Mention All American. After his record-breaking high school career, David did not receive any D-1 offers and turned down D-1AA and D-2 offers to pursue his dream of playing Quarterback in the SEC.

As a former second-string QB for Ole Miss (1998 – 2002), Morris traveled with starter and four-year roommate Eli Manning, who went on to be first pick in the 2004 NFL draft and a Super Bowl MVP. After graduation, Morris went into full-time real estate work and trained aspiring quarterbacks on the side. In 20...
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David R. Chandler is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon devoted to adult reconstructive surgery of bones and joints with a subspecialty interest and training in rehabilitation and surgery of disorders of the spine. He has done extensive research in bioengineering aspects of total joint replacements and emergency immobilization of cervical spine injuries.

After eleven years of private practice on the west coast, David accepted a practice opportunity in Pensacola, FL. His practice has been primarily at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze Hospital where he has been Chairman of the Orthopaedic Section, Head of the Department of Surgery and President of the Medical Staff.

David S. Logerstedt, PT, PhD, MPT, MA, SCS, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and human performance from the University of Montana and a Master of Arts degree in exercise physiology from the University of North Carolina. Dr. Logerstedt earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from East Carolina University and a doctorate in the interdisciplinary program of biomechanics and movement science from the University of Delaware. He completed a postdoctoral research position in knee osteoarthritis and total knee arthroplasty with Drs. Lynn Snyder-Mackler and Joseph Zeni, Jr. Dr. Logerstedt is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. He has been a practicing rehabilitation specialist for nearly 20 years and is board certified in spor...
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David Cifu, MD is an international academic leader and innovator who specializes in initiating, developing, fostering and leading small and large-scale collaborations across the research, clinical, education and philanthropic arenas to create knowledge, add value and build opportunities. He is the Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration in the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, and the Chairman and Herman J. Flax, MD Endowed Professor (tenured) of the Department of PM&R at VCU-School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He is also Chief of PM&R Services for the VCU Health System and Founding Director of the VCU-Center for Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering (CERSE). He is the Senior TBI Specialist for the U.S. Department of Veterans A...
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Debbie Amini, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is the director of professional development for the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). She received her bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University, her master’s degree in education from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and her doctorate in education from North Carolina State University. A certified hand therapist from 1991 to 2016, Dr. Amini worked as the director of an occupational therapy assistant program for 14 years before becoming an assistant professor of occupational therapy in Greenville, North Carolina. She served a 3-year term as chair of AOTA’s Commission on Practice and is the author of several AOTA official documents. Dr. Amini wrote bimonthly print colum...
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Debbie Roper, MSN, RN graduated from University of Texas at Arlington. She has forty-one years of nursing experience with the last eleven years dedicated to developing stroke programs. Debbie is the CEO of Strokes“R”Us where she developed the only formal training for stroke coordinators in the United States, “Advanced Stroke Certification Course”. She has successfully led multiple urban and rural healthcare facilities toward all levels of stroke certification. Debbie has personally educated thousands of healthcare professionals, EMS providers and members of the community about stroke. She is recognized nationally for her efforts in changing processes to treat stroke patients.

Debra Dent is a Physical Therapist with 39 years of experience specializing in manual therapy of the spine. She is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, Canada where she received her Diploma of Physiotherapy in 1977 and her Bachelors of Physical Therapy in 1979. She was certified as a Part A Manual Physical Therapist from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 1989 and received her Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1994 (FCAMPT). USA Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) designation was completed in 1996 and recertified in 2006 and to be recertified “Emeritus” in 2016.

Debra is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapists (FCAMPT) since 1994 and was an instructor for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association p...
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Denise Dougherty is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has her own private practice, where she conducts therapy with both children and adults. Ms. Dougherty received her Bachelor’s degree at Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, a Master’s Degree from St. Louis University and has completed postgraduate courses at Johns Hopkins University and several doctoral courses at University of Phoenix.

She is certified in VitalStim therapy and is an instructor for VitalStim certification, is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has received numerous ASHA ACE Awards. Ms. Dougherty has worked at United Cerebral Palsy, Easter Seals, in long-term care; is a board member of The American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiol...
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Diane M. Heislein, PT, DPT, OCS, is a licensed physical therapist with over 30 years of clinical practice primarily in the practice area of orthopedics. She received a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from the University of Lowell, a post-professional master of science degree in orthopedic and sports physical therapy and a doctor of physical therapy degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Dr. Heislein received board certification as a clinical specialist in orthopedics (OCS) from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 1992, 2002, and 2010. She hold a full-time faculty appointment at Boston University’s College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College as the director of the physical therapy programs, where she teaches the lowe...
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Diane Zeigler, PT graduated in 1980 with a degree in Psychology, with a minor in Biology, in preparation for entering Physical Therapy School. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1983. Her career has spanned a wide variety of settings, enabling her to build a strong clinical foundation for maximizing outcomes for patients with a variety of diagnoses. She has worked in a large acute care research hospital, a free-standing occupational medicine clinic, a small community hospital with a 56-bed rehab unit, a community hospital with a SNF unit, home health, long–term care, and an inpatient rehab/day hospital program. Her teaching experiences include prepared childbirth, cardiac rehab, community outreach through speaker’s bureau...
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfi eld, UK

Don Scheumann began his education in personal growth and transformation as a teenager, when he commenced yoga studies at the Yoga Society of New York. After graduating from SUNY with a BFA in dance, he pursued a career in modern dance in New York City. During this period, he undertook an internship at a major holistic health center, where he studied with many of the premier educators in the human potential movement. This experience led him to move away from the performing arts and devote his career to the exploration of the body as a tool for healing. In 1980, he became a certified yoga instructor, and in 1982 he graduated from massage school. His other certifications in bodywork modalities include polarity, neuromuscular therapy, Reiki, Pfrimmer deep muscle therapy, acupressure, and Ze...
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Donna Greene, OTR/L, board certified and licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist, received her bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University in Occupational Therapy.  Donna has owned and operated her own practice as a contract pediatric OT in many settings including:  schools, preK facilities, daycares, home health, and outpatient clinics.  Her primary focus has been in school-based practice under the guidelines of a Special Education and Related Service Model to assist students in remediation, skill acquisition, modification, and adaptation in the pursuit of meeting the needs of their educational curriculum. IEP team collaboration, education, and training was provided to and with the school staff and administration. In addition to her role as a clinician,...
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Dorcas Lind, MPH, is a seasoned healthcare communications professional with more than 25 years of experience managing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) communications, pharmaceutical and NIH clinical trial recruitment and retention, and health and hospital systems seeking to elevate their DE&I organizational action and impact. Dorcas is a national speaker on DE&I training around disrupting bias and is a proud alumna of  UC Berkeley School of Public Health, where she earned her MPH in behavioral science and health education, and Brown University where she earned a BA in health and society.

Doug is a licensed pharmacist in New Jersey with 20+ years of experience. He is currently the Clinical Coordinator of Pharmacy Services at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, where he is responsible for clinical management of oncology patients. Dr. DeRitis has previously worked as a pharmacist for Deborah Heart and Lung Center and for Saint Clare’s Medical Center, both in New Jersey.

Dr. Beth Barstow, PhD, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA, is an associate professor and director of the low vision graduate certificate program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has over 20 years of experience working with adults and older adults with neurological impairment. A current line of research includes health promotion and development of a patient-provider model to facilitate exercise for individuals with multiple sclerosis. This includes multi-disciplinary grant funding and publications on
this topic.

Dr. Kerry Holt, PT, DPT received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in pre-professional studies and psychology in 1999. She went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University School of Medicine in 2002. Dr. Holt has been a practicing clinician for over 10 years with extensive experience in the areas of geriatrics, neuromuscular rehabilitation, orthopedics and sports rehabilitation. She has maintained active personal interest and participation in athletics, is married, and has two children.

Dr. Holt began teaching courses pertaining to injury and disease prevention out of an overwhelming response from her patients on the value of the education provided during her treatments. The sense of “I wish ...
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Eileen has worked as a chartered physiotherapist in mental health, palliative care and neuromusculoskeletal practice. She has used therapeutic massage in various clinical environments with a variety of client groups including musculoskeletal, mental health, hospice and sports clinics.

She is the author of “Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage: A Practical Guide for Therapists”.

Eileen is the Director of Education for the National Personal Training Institute. She has been an educator for NPTI for the past 9 Years. Her broad scoped career in Health Club Management along with Fitness and Wellness has provided Eileen with the experience necessary to enhance the education of her students.

Eileen is a Master Instructor  NASM CEU provider, and is the CEO, Curriculum Developer and Presenter for the National Continuing Education Institute. 

Ms. Yard is a Professional Development Conference Presenter for  the ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges). She has been presenting business and professional development seminars at a corporate level throughout her career. Her dynamic presentations ...
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Elaine received her New York State license in massage therapy in 1978. She began working with pregnant women early in her career and developed a professional training course, “MotherMassage: Massage During Pregnancy” in 1990. This course provides professional certification to massage therapists, childbirth educators, nurse-midwives and doulas in prenatal massage, labor support massage and postpartum recovery care. Trainings are offered at massage schools across the country.

Elaine has authored several books, including “MotherMassage: A Handbook For Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy”, “The Encyclopedia of Bodywork”, “Prenatal Massage: A Textbook of Pregnancy”, and “Modalities for Massage and Bodywork”.

Elise T. Gordon, MD is board certified in family medicine with a certificate of additional qualification in primary care sports medicine. She specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Additionally, she manages chronic illnesses that may affect athletic performance such as fatigue, hormonal issues, diabetes and asthma, and has a special interest in treating pregnant athletes and dancers.

Elise spent a great deal of time in Naval Hospitals where she studied general surgery, family medicine, and primary care sports medicine. She served as staff family and sports medicine physician at the Naval Hospital in Pensacola, and as senior medical officer and founder of the sports medicine and reconditioning team for Naval Air Technical ...
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Elizabeth D. DeIuliis, OTD, OTR/L has been an occupational therapist for over 18 years, with content expertise in adult physical disabilities and acute-care practice settings.  Dr. DeIuliis attended Duquesne University and graduated with a master’s degree in occupational therapy in 2004. In December 2009, she completed a post-professional doctorate of occupational therapy degree at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She continues to practice clinically on a per-diem basis at UPMC Shadyside Hospital within Centers of Rehab Services in Pittsburgh. 

Elizabeth Russell, PhD, completed her masters and doctorate degrees in kinesiology and completed an internship in biomechanics. She currently lectures at the University of Western Florida’s Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, and also serves as a member of the Hiring Committee for Assistant Professors for the University of Massachusetts’ Department of Kinesiology
 
Dr. Russell has been awarded many honors throughout her education and career. She has published articles in over 10 publications, topics of research include mechanics and energetics of walking in obese women, biomechanic risk factors for knee osteoarthritis in obese women, assessment of coordination in children with spastic diplegia, acute and long-term flexibility enhancement ...
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Ellen N. Friedman owns a private practice in Ohio, where she works clinically in out patient, school, home health and teaching settings. Former president of the Northeast Ohio Regional Association of Medical Speech/Language Pathologists, Ellen began her subspecialty voice practice in 1993, which has expanded to include pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients who have voice, swallowing, digestive, and speech/language deficits.

Ellen has taught in the graduate school of speech pathology at Kent State University, and was also on the faculty of Cleveland State University, where she taught clinical procedures. On the national level, Ellen teaches CEU courses in the areas of dysphagia, adult failure to thrive, social skills, voice, and reflux disease, and is published in the fi...
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Emily Slaven, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, received a bachelor of physiotherapy degree from University College Dublin, Ireland in 1996 and a master of physiotherapy degree from University of Manchester in 2001. After practicing for several years in Indiana as a physical therapist in an orthopedic outpatient setting where she worked with a large caseload of patients who had undergone joint arthroplasty, Dr. Slaven developed an interest in being able to better quantify motion following lower joint arthroplasty. She completed a masters degree in biomechanics from Ball State University, Indiana in 2008 and a PhD in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2010. The topic of her PhD dissertation was “Prediction of Functional Outcome at Six Months Following Total Hip Replacement....
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Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD, is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and is the Director of the Andrews Foot and Ankle Center. He completed both a Sports Medicine and Foot & Ankle Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) under the direction of Dr. James Andrews.

The fellowship training provided Erik with exposure to all aspects of foot and ankle disorders, and gave him experience in arthroscopic ankle fusions and total ankle replacements. Additionally he gained experience in the treatment of the shoulder, elbow and knee. Dr. Erik Nilssen has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national and regional meetings.

Gail Stocks, founder and principal of EZ Way To Stay in Montclair, NJ, is an occupational therapist and accessibility specialist. She has a Master’s degree from NYU and more than 30 years of experience working with clients across the spectrum of ages and abilities. Gail has been designated a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) through the 
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Gayle Atherton brings over 40 years of clinical and reimbursement expertise to this training, including 20 years as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).  Gayle trained ICD-9-CM across the country and has followed CMS’ plan to implement ICD-10 in the United States for the many years prior to the first implementation delay.  Gayle’s Long Term Care background includes Manager of Regulatory Affairs with a National Consulting Firm, Director of Clinical and Reimbursement Services, and Division Vice President of Care Management and Reimbursement.  The common thread includes provision of documentation and coding accuracy training to varied audiences to ensure clean claims supported by the clinical record.

Geoff Mosley has been a licensed physical therapist since 1997, when he graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia.  He has been board certified in neurological physical therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association Board of Specialties since 2003. He has earned Vestibular Rehabilitation certification at Emory University’s annual course, as well as certification, from RESNA, as a Certified Assistive Technology Practitioner.

Mr. Mosley has conducted rehabilitation research on topics including neural tension in patients with stroke, body weight supported gait training, the Functional Gait Assessment, and balance training utilizing video game technology. Mr. Mosley has been an adjunct faculty member at Missouri State University, and has...
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George Bryant, OTR, MOT, CLT-LANA has 20 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist working closely with Interdisciplinary Teams to ensure Residents receive positioning equipment and strategies necessary to promote independence and prevent negative outcomes such as contractures and pressure ulcers.
Prior to becoming an OTR, George worked at Texas MHMR centers as a Physical Management Coordinator and QMRP making sure multiply-handicapped and developmentally-delayed individuals received adaptive wheelchair/seating systems and positioning aides to ensure success and undue restraint while promoting functional activity and freedom from pressure wounds and positioning-related deformities. George now serves as OT Clinical Liaison for Rehab Synergies.

Ginger Garner is the founder of PYTS, PYTTM , and Living Well, Inc. Ginger is a licensed Physical Therapist, professional Yoga Therapist, Certified athletic Trainer, experienced yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, and Ayurvedic health educator with over 10,000 hours of teaching experience. Ginger’s focus is education of health care professionals and experienced yoga therapists and teachers in integrating Yoga into rehabilitation settings and community wellness based programming. Ginger’s passion for therapeutic healing has led her to study and apply her techniques in diverse venues of physical therapy and disciplines of Yoga throughout her 15 years of practice and study. Ginger studied and earned her license as an Athletic Trainer before earning her Master of Physical Th...
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Currently the Director of Clinical Operations at Southern Flex Rehabilitation in South Louisiana, Ms. Grabert has provided numerous hours of education on topics such as documentation standards in the hospital setting, treating the medically complex patient, and augmentative & alternative communication in the acute care setting.

Ginger has almost two decades of experience as a healthcare industry professional. She worked as Director of various departments including Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab, Wound Care and Endoscopy. Ginger served as the Education and Compliance Coordinator for 80 long term acute care facilities across the United States. She provided instruction on documentation compliance, Medicare regulation, fall management and rest...
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Giovanni De Domenico undertook the Teacher of Physiotherapy program at the Coventry School of Physiotherapy and the North London Polytechnic, completing this program in 1975. He served on the staff of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, School of Physiotherapy, in Birmingham U.K and gained a Master of Science degree from the University of Aston, in Birmingham, followed by an appointment to the staff of the Wolverhampton School of Physiotherapy, in Wolverhampton.

Dr. De Domenico later took a position at the School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sydney University, in Sydney, New South Wales. He was responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research in the broad areas of Electrophysical Agents and Soft Tissue Manipulation and was awarded a Doctor of Phil...
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Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA is currently a member of the full-time faculty at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has authored well over 50 publications including textbooks, chapters, and peer-reviewed research.

Glen is best known in the neurorehabilitation community for his contribution to the literature, the textbook Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach now in its third edition and published by Elsevier Science/Mosby. His new book, Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation: Optimizing Function was recently published by Elsevier as well. He is currently co-editing the 12th edition of Willard & Spackman’s Occupational Therapy. His work has been translated into Chinese, Korean, and Dutch.

Glen’s experience spans the ...
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Glenn M. Hymel is Professor and former Chair of the Department of Psychology at Loyola University New Orleans. Glenn has been published extensively in renowned education and psychology journals, his research having been presented at various national and international conferences. He is the author of “Research Methods for Massage & Holistic Therapies” as well as a contributing author of “Clinical Massage in the Healthcare Setting”.

Glenn Hymel is the Founding Executive Editor of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Associate Editor of the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, and an Editorial Board member of the Journal of Massage Science. He graduated from the Blue Cliff School of Therapeutic Massage in Metairie, LA,...
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Hanni Stoklosa, MD, MPH, is an emergency physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, faculty at Harvard Medical School, and a Human Trafficking and Forced Labor fellow at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University in Boston. She is an Institute of Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine fellow in health sciences policy and cofounder of HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, Linkages) Trafficking, an international network of professionals combating human trafficking from a public health perspective. Through her work, she seeks to advance research and policy on the health needs of human trafficking victims globally and locally.

Heather Cianci, PT, MS, GCS is a Geriatric Clinical Specialist and founding therapist at the Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center (Good Shepherd/Penn Partners) at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.  Heather received her Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton in Scranton, PA and her Master’s in Gerontology from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

She has been a physical therapist since 1994, with the majority of those years dedicated to working with patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Atypical Parkinsonisms.  Heather is a certified LSVT® BIG clinician and PWR! (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) clinician, as well as a graduate of the National Parkinson Foundation’s...
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Heather Goodwin is a licensed Occupational Therapist with more than ten years of experience specializing in dementia care. She is the CEO and founder of Vital Spark LLC, an occupational therapy and life coaching company, where she provides therapy consulting services and clinical education for health care practitioners on dementia care. She also works clinically as an Occupational Therapist in Home Care and Sub Acute Rehab/Long-Term Care.

Ms. Goodwin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire-Durham and a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University, where her thesis project focused on clinical education for nurse assistants in dementia care. In addition, she participated in an independent...
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Heather Guarnera is an HR and Safety professional with over 18 years of experience in organizational development, HR policy compliance and workplace safety practices for businesses with U.S. and global operations. Heather was a past member of the Board of Directors for the Case Manager Society of America, Southern California Chapter. As part of this role, she assisted in constructing and passing work comp reform legislation in California.

Heather has provided both HR compliance and safety consulting for a large number of start-up, corporate, government organizations and non-profits. Several of her client engagements have included Boeing, Epson, The Rose Bowl, The City of Los Angeles, and Consolidated Restaurant Operations. She is certified by...
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Heather, a licensed and certified athletic trainer received her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Eastern Michigan in 2002, her master’s degree in Exercise Science in 2005 and has spent the last 3 years working towards her educational doctorate focusing on concussion management.  Her anticipated graduation date from the University of St. Augustine is Fall 2017.  She has attended national presentations on concussion and consults with a concussion management specialist out of the DC area.  Heather has assisted the same specialist in presenting current concepts in concussion evaluation and management to include the return to learn process.  Her dissertation is titled Pre-post comparison of college instructors attitudes and beliefs of concussi...
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Heidi Bryan understands the impact of suicide on on our lives and is doing something about it. As a nationally recognized suicide prevention advocate, speaker, and author, Heidi serves as a member of the National Suicide Prevention Action Alliance Attempt Survivor Task Force. Heidi founded Feeling Blue Suicide Prevention Council in 2001, a nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania and was instrumental in establishing the Pennsylvania Adult/Older Adult Suicide Prevention Coalition (www.PreventSuicidePA.org).

Heidi is a Certified QPR Master Trainer and has served on the Board of Directors for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and was Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) USA. Heidi was awarded SP...
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Dr. Henry L. Lew, MD, PhD, CCC-A, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (2010-present) in the John A. Burns School of Medicine. He is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), as well as a certified audiologist. He completed his PM&R residency training and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington (2000).

Dr. Lew served as Clinical Assistant Professor of PM&R at Stanford University School of Medicine (2000-2008), Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School (2009-2010), currently appointed as Adjunct Professor in the Department of PM&R at Virginia Commonwealth University (2010-present), as well as Rehabilitation Cons...
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Ms. Torres is a naturalized citizen from Colombia, South America, who, after working many years as a respiratory therapist, came to the United States to seek a professional nursing degree. She completed her BSN and Master in Nursing degrees from the University of South Alabama. She is currently the simulation director at the University of New Mexico College of Nursing and is pursuing nursing doctoral studies at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Her career focus has been in global health nursing. In addition to her life experiences in Colombia, she has taken students to Peru for clinical field experiences and has attended multiple global health conferences.

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Hunter Stark, DPT, is a physical therapist at the Andrews Institute’s rehabilitation center. He is an active speaker at the Andrew Institute’s annual Injuries in Football Conference as well as Sports Medicine Fellowship conference where he reinforces the importance of rehabilitation of shoulder injuries. 

Prior to joining the team at the Andrews Institute, Stark was a staff physical therapist at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, MS, and Baptist Health Systems, Jackson, MS. 

He graduated from Mississippi State University where he earned his Bachelors in Biological Sciences, completed his masters and Doctoral programs in Physical Therapy at the University of MS Medical Center.  He i...
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Dr. Umphred received her bachelor of science in physical therapy at University of Washington, her master of science at Boston University and her doctor of philosophy at Syracuse University. She worked at University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA and has been retired since 2004.

She also served as Chair of the Diagnostic Task Force, State of California from 1996 to 2000, California Chapter of American Physical Therapy Association. She has been writing and editing textbooks since 1996.

J.D. Boudreaux received a Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University in 2003 as well as a Masters of Physical Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in 2005. In August of 2003, he became nationally certified as an athletic trainer and obtained his Sports Certified Specialist certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2011. He recently completed his EdD degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe in Curriculum and Instruction in the Fall of 2018. 

He has over ten years of experience as a dual credentialed sports medicine professional. He has spent seven years managing acute athletic injuries and directing the post-surgical rehabilitation of high-level athletes at the collegiate level. Furthermore,...
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Jacob J. Capin, PT, DPT, PhD, MS, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Christopher Newport University (Newport News, VA) in 2012. He earned a Master of Science in anatomy and clinical health sciences (2014), a Doctor of Physical Therapy (2014), and a PhD in biomechanics and movement sciences (2019) from the University of Delaware. Dr. Capin’s PhD focused on optimally rehabilitating individuals after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, focusing on improving outcomes, addressing altered movement patterns, and reducing post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Following his PhD completion, Dr. Capin completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (Aurora, CO). Effective September 2021, Dr. Capin wil...
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James Andrews, MD, is a founding member of The Andrews Institute and Andrews Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gulf Breeze, Florida, as well as the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center (ASMOC), and the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Andrews is best known as physician to some of sport’s greatest professional athletes.

Dr. Andrews is internationally known and recognized throughout the world for his scientific and clinical research contributions in knee, shoulder and elbow injuries, and his skill as an orthopedic surgeon. Involved in education and research in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, he has made major presentations on every continent, and has authored numerous scientific articles and books.
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James Menz is the owner of JGM Consultants, LLC. where he constructs and provides approved continuing education courses for allied health professionals. Currently, he serves as an approved provider for New Jersey and Pennsylvania public school teachers, nurses, athletic trainers, and personal trainers through NSCA, NATA and ACE.

James also serves as an adjunct Professor at Cumberland County College, in NJ, where he created and instructed certification level courses in massage therapy and personal fitness training. James developed  and hosted information sessions that were open to the public. He instructs courses in nutrition and health care careers, which are delivered in traditional, online and hybrid formats.

James earned his Master...
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Dr. Hughey is an orthopaedic surgeon and a member of The Orthopaedic Center Sports Medicine Team. Before joining TOC, Dr. Hughey completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Andrews Research and Orthopedic Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL where he served as team physician for area high schools and served as assistant team physician for Pensacola’s Cincinnati Reds AA baseball team. Dr. Hughey graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mississippi State University in Biochemistry. After graduation, he served as a research technician in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience before moving to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Alabama. Dr. Hughey completed his medical degree and orthopaedic residency at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
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Jim Whalen is the Head Athletic Trainer for the NFLs New England Patriot, a position he has held since 2002 and has spent nearly 20 years in the NFL. Jim worked for Kansas State University as their Director of Sports Medicine from 1997-99, served as Director of Rehabilitation for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has been a part of three Super Bowl wins (’02, ’04,’05) with the Patriots.

Jim Whalen attended Bridgewater State College and completed his Master’s, Sports Medicine at the University of Miami. Jim also serves on the NFL’s Cardiovascular Committee.

Dr. Piorkowski is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with additional board certifications in Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. He has a diverse clinical skill set that allows him to treat patients with a variety of injuries and conditions. Dr. Piorkowski received a BS from College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA and an MD from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. He completed a General Surgery Residency at University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, a Plastic Surgery Residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham, an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, and a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Piorkowski has affiliations with the National Board of Med...
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Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC is a registered nurse with compact licensure. Jami began her nursing career working in oncology and hematology. She received certification in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy at M.D. Anderson hospital in Houston, Texas in 2002 and was involved in clinical research trials for chemotherapeutic agents. Shortly thereafter, Jami became a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. She has worked as a nutritionist for 10 years with specialty in sports medicine and orthopedics. Part of her orthopedic medicine tenure included researching and applying evidence based medicine to accelerate return to work/ return to play.

Jami is a running trainer and member of the American Fitness Professionals Association and the American Nutrition Association. She is the...
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Jane Case-Smith graduated with a PhD in Education, University of Georgia, Athens in 1985. She received MA in Occupational Therapy, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo in 1978. She serves as an Editorial Board Member for both the American Journal of Occupational Therapy and the Occupational Therapy Journal of Research.

Jane’s published works include: “Occupational Therapy for Children”, “Development of Hand Skills: 0-2 years. In Development of Hand Skills in the Child”, and “Efficacy of Interventions to Promote Hand Skills. In Development of Hand Skills in the Child”. She has also authored several articles including “IMPACTS Project: Preparing Therapists to Provide Best Practice Early Intervention Services, Physical and Occupation...
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Jane Clifford O’Brien received her Ph.D from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and her MS from the University of New England in 2013. She currently serves as an Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Program Director at the University of New England.

Jane’s published works include: “Occupational Therapy for Children”, “Occupational Analysis & Group Process”, “Efficacy of Interventions to Promote Hand Skills. In Development of Hand Skills in the Child”, and “Introduction to Occupational Therapy”. She has also authored several articles including “Influences on the Food Choice Behaviors of Adults with Severe Mental Illness”, “Examining Rater Behavior on a Revised Version of the Short Child Oc...
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Jane is the Director of Post-Professional Clinical Programs and primary instructor for the Certificate in Advanced Practice in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation. Jane has been practicing in hand therapy for over 25 years. She received her baccalaureate degree from the University of Delaware in 1984 with a combined degree in biology and athletic training.  In 1986, she completed her M.S. degree in Physical Therapy from Beaver College (now Arcadia University) and started her hand therapy career at the Philadelphia Hand Center.  She became a certified hand therapist in 1992. She completed her PhD at Temple University in the Department of Physical Therapy in 2007.

Her research interest is in the area of work-related musculoskeletal disorders including tendinopathies and...
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Janeen Smith lives in Longview, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with a BSN in nursing science and later with an MSN in nursing science and a minor in adult education. Janeen is also board certified in nursing professional development through the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center.

Since 2006 Janeen has served as a peer reviewer for the Texas Nurses Association Education Committee. This committee is charged with approving contact hours for activities benefiting Texas nurses. She has served as adjunct faculty for various nursing programs, including Kilgore College, East Texas Baptist University and UT Tyler. Janeen has also served as proctor for various schools of nursing to allow students to be tested in ...
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Jeanna Winchester Ph.D., obtained her BA degree in 2003 from St. Mary’s Notre Dame and her PhD in Complex Systems and Brain Sciences from Florida Atlantic University in 2009. Dr. Winchester completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California, Irvine at the Institute for Memory Impairments & Neurological Disorders, which is a federally funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, in 2012. Dr. Winchester is a Clinical Cognitive Neuroscientist, a Professor in Medical Sciences, a published Author, FL CORE Trained Healthcare Administrator and an Entrepreneur.

Jeffery Baggett, MS, ATC, LAT finished his Master’s degree in exercise science at the University of Georgia. He has completed a year-long internship with the Denver Broncos assisting players with prevention, management, and rehabilitation techniques for injuries, organized and tracked medical records, played a hands-on role with game set-up and breakdown, and hosted and developed multimedia tours for students and visitors.

Jeffery has published articles, conducted research, and lectured on a variety of topics involving football injuries. Jeffery Baggett is a licensed athletic trainer and plays an integral part of the Andrews Institute Team as a clinical athletic trainer. In this role, he develops and implements rehabilitative ca...
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Jeffrey A. Simancek, B.Sc, graduated from Grand Valley State University in Michigan where he obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Health Science with an emphasis in Exercise Science. While managing a Fitness Center in Michigan, one of his personal training clients recommended he consider doing some research into Massage Therapy. Jeff did just that and upon completing a Massage Therapy Program, he started to offer his massage services at the health club. Later, he started his own private practice.

Through the years, Jeff practiced massage therapy in health clubs, physical therapy offices and yoga studios and in time was offered a job teaching at a local massage school where he eventually became the Program Director for its Massage Program. Jeff has written curriculum and curr...
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Jeffrey M. Klauser, M.D., earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College, winning the alumni award for excellence in orthopaedics. He has additional subspecialty training in arthroscopic surgery and the treatment of sports related injuries in patients.

Jeffrey became a sports medicine fellow under the tutelage of world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Under Dr. Andrews, he learned advanced techniques to care for the highest level of professional athlete and young amateur athletes alike as a team physician.

Dr. Jeffrey Klauser’s research includes studies on the treatment of rotator cuff injuries as well as complex knee trauma. He has served as faculty at both the ASMI Annual Injuries in Baseball and Football courses, and has served as an i...
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Jennefer Witter is the chief executive officer and founder of The Boreland Group Inc. (TBG – www.theborelandgroup.com), an 18-year-old boutique public relations firm headquartered in New York City. The agency specializes in women-led and minority owned businesses as well as grassroots non-profits. It was selected by TheStreet.com as one of five national, black owned businesses “making a buzz”. Jennefer was named one of the nation’s “10 most successful black CEOS and entrepreneurs” by MadameNoire Magazine, and her company was recognized as one of 12 black-owned businesses to be “loved by its community and beyond” by ThriveGlobal (https://tinyurl.com/y7k4a6hw). 

Jennefer is an active public speaker, with presentations to military...
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Jennifer Hinkley earned her bachelor’s in Education in 1999 from SUNY New Paltz in New York.  She went on to get her Master’s in Curriculum Design and Educational Technology and spent the first 13 years of her career as a teacher.  In 2012, she decided it was time for a change and became the Director of Training for a nursing home in Miami, FL.  With the support of her coworkers, she completed the Administrator in Training program and got her Florida Nursing Home Administrator License. 

 In January 2015, Jennifer was asked to take on the role of Corporate Director of Training and Education for one of the largest nursing home companies in Texas, where she is currently employed.  Jennifer got her Texas Nursing Home A...
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Graduating from Baylor University with a Bachelors of Science Degree, Jennifer decided to further her education and attended and graduated with a Master’s of Science from Texas Christian University. Her degree is in communication disorders.

Jennifer Maya currently serves as Regional Director of Rehabilitation for Rehab Synergies. Jennifer has been with Rehab Synergies since its inception. She has over 9 years experience in skilled nursing rehabilitation. She is recently married and enjoys traveling and exercising.

Jennifer Michelle teaches health and fitness professionals how to create thriving careers without losing their passion for what they do. Jennifer has an MPH from Tulane University. She started her career with her own stress management consultancy and later created a line of award-winning athletic apparel. She now provides workbooks, programs, and individual consulting for health and fitness professionals looking to expand their businesses smartly, without burning themselves out.

Her consulting uses a connection-based approach to marketing, which is also at the heart of her workbooks, Banish Burnout and Build a Thriving Business.

Jennifer Reeves-Reed,RN, received her Bachelor’s in Biology/PreMed from Texas A&M University in College Station ,Texas.  After working as a pharmaceutical sales representative for several years she decided to return to school for her nursing degree.  She attended The University of Texas at Tyler for her Bachelors in Nursing as well as her master’s in Nursing Administration.  She is currently enrolled in Texas Tech University working on her Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification.

Jennifer started her nursing career in the neurosurgical ICU at UTSW Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas, Texas and then returned to East Texas where she serves as the Stroke Coordinator at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Texas. &...
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Jeremy Bruce, MD is a board eligible orthopaedic surgeon who treats musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury, overuse and arthritis. He has special interests in arthroscopy and total joint replacement. Dr. Bruce earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees in Physical Therapy at Springfield College, where he lettered in football and track. After working for several years as a Physical Therapist he then continued his studies and earned a seat at the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine.

After receiving his Doctor of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Bruce went on to perform his orthopaedic residency here at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga. He then went on to complete a Sports Medicine fellowship at The Andrews Institu...
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Jessamine Downs earned her DPT degree at Washington University in St. Louis and is a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of California with 9 years of experience, primarily in Skilled Nursing Facilities specializing in treatment in the field of geriatrics. She has extensive experience evaluating and treating geriatric patients with varying diagnoses including orthopedics, neurological impairments, wound care, cardiac and respiratory conditions, and multiple medical complexities in the frail and elderly patient population.

Ms. Downs has had experience as a Staff Therapist and Director of Rehab with Intergro Rehab Services in Skilled Nursing Facilities including some with subacute care programs. She also has experience se...
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Dr. Jim Kyle’s career as an Emergency Room physician spans 30-plus years. He currently serves as the Emergency Room Medical Director at Beckley ARH Hospital, the EMS Medical Director for Region 1 in West Virginia, the Medical Director of the Paramedic Program at NRCTC, the Medical Director for the Athletic Training Program at Concord University and also serves as the team physician at Concord University running a clinic for the student-athletes.

Dr. Kyle is a sports medicine specialist and has served as a team physician for West Virginia University, Marshall University and Glenville State College. His elite athlete experience includes head physician for the US Soccer Under 17 World Cup championships in Italy and Japan and team physician at Olympic stadium for the Trac...
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Joe Van Allen is currently celebrating his 14th year as the Assistant Athletic Trainer and Director of Rehabilitation for the NFLs New England Patriots.  Responsible for the physical therapy and rehabilitation of injured players, Joe works closely with head athletic trainer Jim Whalen and head strength and conditioning coach Harold Nash on all aspects of the club’s training program.

Joe earned his Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami. He has presented at several sports injury conferences.

Joel holds a doctorate in physical therapy and is certified in strength and conditioning through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He has advanced education in the diagnosis and treatment of movement and muscle imbalances with the Functional Movement Systems, overhead athletes and sports medicine. Additionally, he is a certified instructor in Blood Flow Restriction training.

Joel enjoys working with an active population of all ages. He also works closely with graduate students as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Indianapolis for the Krannert School of Physical Therapy. He has presented numerous times on content including throwing athletes, return to sports, blood flow restriction, functional movement assessments and minimizing ...
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Dr. Heick has three professional certifications (orthopaedics, neurology, and sports) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Dr. Heick’s is interested in differential diagnosis across multiple areas within physical therapy to include concussion assessment, orthopaedics, sports, neurology, and vestibular rehabilitation. Dr. Heick is the President of the Arizona Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (effective January 2017).

John Kenney, BOCO, specializes in the treatment of contractures due to immobility and neurological dysfunction. He currently holds 7 US patents for orthotic devices and orthotics with electro-therapy to effectively treat contractures. John co-developed the NeuroStretch Technique, an alternative to traditional passive stretching techniques for contracture assessment and PROM for patients with spasticity. He is the developer of the Palpation Method of Orthotic Fitting which uses orthotic braces to initiate a “stress – relaxation” lengthening of shortened tissue to comfortably reverse contractures with orthotic therapy.

John has also spoken and published on the topic of rehabilitative lower extremity orthotic therapy. He has presented nation wide on the topi...
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Dr. John W. O’Halloran, is a licensed Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer with 30 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation. He is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. He earned his post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University. Dr. O’Halloran is the sole owner of O’Halloran Rehabilitation a division of O’Halloran Consulting, LLC.

Dr. O’Halloran has also served as director of physical therapy/sports medicine at Southeastern Orthopedics in Greensboro, North Carolina as well as co-owner of GOSMC Properties, LLC. Dr. O’Halloran is also a former orthopedic instructor at the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Guilford Technical Commun...
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Jonathan received most recently his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and also his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Pittsburgh. Included in his experience, Jonathan has worked within the NFL alongside the Miami Dolphins and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jonathan has excelled in his practice by continually pushing the limits of his field through his dedication and pursuit for excellence. 

Jon DeBord is a licensed Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer with over 11 years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation. Jon is the owner and director of Kewanee Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists, operating three outpatient clinics in Kewanee, Galva and Wyoming, Illinois. He is active in sports-medicine outreach, and has done extensive community and professional education in the areas of sports medicine and orthopedic injuries and rehabilitation.

Jon is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy and an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the National Athletic Trainer’s Association. He is an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor and a certified Examiner by the National Athletic Trainer’s Boar...
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Dr. Boaen specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Coastal Empire Orthopedics in Savannah, Georgia.  He completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Andrews Institute.  He is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics. He is also a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA where he was F. Kathryn Edwards Scholarship Recipient. Dr. Boaen completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at UTCOM Chattanooga Department of Orthopaedics where he received the Program Director’s Academic Achievement Award.

Joseph Zeni Jr., PT, PhD, received his master’s degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University and spent several years working at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics in Baltimore, Maryland. There, he treated individuals across the age spectrum with a variety of complicated joint disorders. He attended the University of Delaware for his doctorate in the Biomechanics and Movement Science program, after which he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware, where he investigated clinical outcomes before and after knee and hip arthroplasty. Currently, Dr. Zeni is an associate professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Rutgers University, where he teaches the anatomy components of the doctorate of physical th...
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Dr. Joshua Hackel, a sports medicine physician, specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and conservative management of musculoskeletal injuries utilizing the latest medical techniques for anyone who is injured on the job or at home, a weekend warrior, professional, high school or recreational athlete.

Following his residency in 2003 in Family Practice at Columbus Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA, Dr. Hackel accepted a fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Primary Care Sports Medicine under the direction of orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James R. Andrews. Upon completion of the fellowship he was invited to become a member of the Andrews Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gulf Breeze, FL.

Dr. Hackel treats acute and chro...
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Joy Siegel spent the past 15 years working in the nonprofit sector as a fundraising consultant. While doing so she became especially partial to working in the social service sector, especially with senior adults. In 2012 Joy achieved a lifelong goal of obtaining a doctoral degree, graduating from Nova Southeastern University with an EdD in Organizational Leadership and Gerontology. 

Armed with her education, experience in the social sector, and personal experience as a caregiver to her mother who has been battling Parkinson’s Disease for 20 years, Joy was ready to switch careers and become an Intergenerational Coach.  Currently Joy and her partner, Hanna Fink, have developed a sphere of top-notch service providers whose sole purpose in their respective fiel...
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Judy Towne Jennings, PT, MA, is a physical therapist trained in geriatrics and pediatrics. She was an enthusiastic baby-development specialist until caring for her husband forced her to become an expert in caregiving for this strange disease, Lewy Body Dementia. Judy has been a voice for those who could not speak for themselves.

Judy has lectured extensively on the importance of early tummy time for infants. With the experience gained while caring for her husband, she will now become a voice for those with a deteriorating neurological disease. Judy is the author of “Living with Lewy Body Dementia, One Caregiver’s Personal, In-Depth Experience”. Judy has extensive experience in orthopedic physical therapy. She trained and worked with Peter Tow...
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Dr. Bailes’ expertise is in neurovascular disease. Dr. Bailes is a recognized leader in the field of neurosurgery and the impact of brain injury on brain function. He has been instrumental in the understanding of the clinical evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative disease found in individuals who have been subjected to multiple concussions and other forms of head injury. His laboratory research has focused upon mechanisms and treatment of cerebral concussions.

Dr. Bailes also is a founding member and director of the Brain Injury Research Institute, which focuses on the study of traumatic brain injuries and their prevention.
Dr. Bailes previously served for 11 years as the Professor and Chairman of the Departme...
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Julie D. Ries, PhD, PT, is a physical therapist and educator with a special interest in Alzheimer’s disease. She received her BS degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac College in Hamden, Connecticut, her MA degree in education and human development from George Washington University in Washington, DC, and her PhD in physical therapy with a focus on geriatrics from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Ries holds the rank of professor of physical therapy at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Her research related to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease has included the methodological study of outcome measures and the study of the impact of balance training. She is currently involved in grant-funded community dissemination of fall prevention...
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Julie Whitbeck-Lewinski is a licensed Occupational Therapist, registered Yoga teacher, registered Children’s Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist who has been working with children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and multiple handicaps for over a decade. She was a co-founder of YogAbilities, and in 2005 she began her own venture with the development of a new company, Dynamic Therapeutic Resources.

Ms. Whitbeck-Lewinski has conducted numerous local seminars and hundreds of seminars and workshops around the United States, in which she has taught and consulted with other occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, speech pathologists, special education teachers and more to incorporate yoga as a ...
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Dr. Juliet DeCampos is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with more than 14 years of experience in sports medicine. She specializes in the treatment of shoulders and knees, team care, baseball injuries and adolescent athletic injuries.

Dr. Juliet DeCampos is now the medical director of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and also is the team physician for Pine Forest High School. Her extensive background in sports medicine and team coverage includes the Olympic Training Center, US Judo Team, USC’s women’s athletics, and USC volleyball. Other professional coverage includes the Los Angeles Dodgers, Angels, Lakers, Kings and Rams during her fellowship.

Juliet Brosing is a senior member of the Physics Department at Pacific University of Oregon, where she began her tenure in 1987. She earned M.Sc. in Physics from Florida State University and her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of British Columbia in 1983.

Her Ph.D. research centered on the biological impact of radiation, including work around measuring the impact of oxygen in the process of treating cancerous tumors with radiation.

Juliet’s published works include “Physics of Everyday Phenomena” and “Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists”.

Dr. Karen Holtgrefe graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 1982 with a BS in Physical Therapy.   She completed her MHS and DHS degrees from the University of Indianapolis in 1998 and 2006, respectively.  She is Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her teaching responsibilities include acute care and cardiopulmonary evaluation and treatment, exercise physiology, and evidenced based research. 

Dr. Holtgrefe has a long record of local, state, regional, and national seminars on medical screening, acute care, and cardiopulmonary topics, and recently presented at World Congress of Physical Therapy in Amsterdam, June 2011.  She recently received the 2012 Acute Care Section&r...
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Karen Lutgerding earned her B.S. degree at The University of Wisconsin – Madison and is a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of California with 29 years of experience, primarily in Skilled Nursing Facilities specializing in treatment in the field of geriatrics. She has extensive experience evaluating and treating geriatric patients with varying diagnoses including orthopedics, neurological impairments, wound care, cardiac and respiratory conditions, and multiple medical complexities in the frail and elderly patient.

Ms. Lutgerding has had experience in the hospital acute care and transitional care units as a staff Physical Therapist and as a Director of Rehab at various Skilled Nursing Facilities including some w...
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A graduate of the Muscular Therapy Institute, Kate Peck has been in private practice for 11 years. She specializes in therapeutic massage, orthopedic massage, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy and somatoemotional release. In addition to seeing clients in the office, Kate does home visits for the elderly and disabled. She also provides massage and craniosacral therapy for brain injured patients at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston. Kate has provided massage services to such events as the Boston Marathon, the Gravity Games, Pan Mass Challenge and the Cirque du Soleil.

Kate has been a Nationally Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer for 27 years, providing sports medicine services to high school, college, semi-professional and olympic athletes. She spent 10 ...
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Katherine Rush, PT, graduated from the University of Missouri in 1998 with a degree in physical therapy. Since then, she has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including inpatient rehab, acute care settings, outpatient and skilled nursing. She currently owns her own outpatient clinic. Plantar fasciitis was a frequently seen diagnosis in the clinic with the focus of treatment being elimination of pain and correction of musculoskeletal imbalances.

Kathy Ponds, a Stroke Program Manager, received her master’s degree from Governor’s State University in Chicago, IL in nursing.  Kathy has worked as a registered nurse in neurosurgery/neurology.  After receiving her master’s degree in nursing she has had the opportunity in program development in Primary Stroke Centers and Comprehensive Stroke Centers.  

Kathy is currently working as a Market Clinical Manager for Stroke Programs in Central Texas.

Keelan Enseki, MS, PT, OCS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, received master’s degrees in physical therapy and health and rehabilitation science from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to completing a 2-year sports physical therapy residency program at the University of Pittsburgh, he is a certified athletic trainer and is a board-certified orthopedic and sports clinical specialist. As a senior staff physical therapist at Centers for Rehab Services/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Center for Sports Medicine, Mr. Enseki specializes in treating an active population with a special focus on hip disorders. He also serves as the director of clinical practice innovation, administrative director of physical therapy residency and fellowship programs, and director of the UPMC Centers fo...
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Kenneth W. Bush is a licensed physical therapist with interest in physical agents, orthopedic evaluation, statistics, and interactive multimedia. He earned his MPT in Physical Therapy from Baylor University and his Ph.D. in Education from the University of Virginia in 1987.

Kenneth’s published works include “Sharing Expertise in Internet Program Development at Pacific University”, “Validity and Intertester Reliability of Cervical Range of Motion Inclinometer Measurements” and “The Statistics of Outcome Measurement”.

Dr. Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT  has led a distinguished career as a clinical physical therapist for the past 29 years, as a leading authority in rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopaedic lesions. He has made significant contributions to laboratory research, bio-mechanical research and clinical outcome studies.

Kevin is also the Rehabilitation Consultant for the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Team, and has worked with professional baseball for 25 years. He is published in many professional journals, and is on the review boards of 7 journals. Dr. Kevin Wilk has received numerous professional awards in his long and outstanding career.

Kimberly A. Davis, OTD, MS, OTR/L, received her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of New England in 1992 and practiced in inpatient mental health with a focus on working with those with substance use disorder until 2003. In 1998, she completed her master’s degree at the University of New Hampshire, and in 2005, her doctorate of occupational therapy (OTD) at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Beginning in 2003, she made the formal transition into academia at Husson University. She currently works with the homeless population, assisting them with gaining skills needed for a return to independent living. She also maintains a connection to clinical practice, providing rehabilitative services to clients with dementia. Dr. Davis is current...
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Dr. Kimberly Garcia has nine years experience specializing in the field of diagnostic radiology. Kimberly is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Pensacola, FL area, including Baptist Hospital and Gulf Breeze Hospital. There she works with diagnostic imaging modalities such as MRIs, ultrasounds, and X-rays.

Kimberly completed her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2005. Dr. Kimberly Garcia is certified from the American Board of Radiology in diagnostic radiology, and is fellowship trained in body imaging and musculoskeletal radiology.

Kimberly Norwood, is the Henry H. Oberschelp Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law.  She completed her undergraduate work at Fordham University and obtained her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She worked in litigation at a law firm before joining the faculty. She teaches a wide range of courses, including a course on Implicit Bias. She has lectured all over the world, including in China, Greece, Japan, the Netherlands, Taiwan; and she was among the group of experts advising Starbucks on the company’s bias programming. She is the principal partner in KJN Equity Consultants, LLC.

Kristen Digwood, a doctor of Physical Therapy, received her master’s degree from Misericordia University in Dallas, PA in 1996. She received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Scranton University in Scranton, PA. Kristen worked in a variety of treatment settings and in administration and education roles throughout her career. She currently owns Elite Pelvic Rehab/Elite Spine and Sports Physical Therapy with her husband in Wilkes-Barre PA.

Kristen is CAPP certified by the APTA in pelvic rehabilitation and is certified in lymphedema therapy. She treats patients with incontinence and pelvic pain issues, as well as mentors a staff of therapists.

Kyra Minichan, M.A., CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language pathologist and Educational Strategist in Hendersonville, Tennessee. She is owner and the clinical director of The Curious Edge, LLC, a company designed specifically to meet the needs of individuals and families affected by Dyslexia, ADHD, and language learning disabilities. Kyra specializes in cognitive-linguistic intervention and closing the gap between intelligence and academic struggle. She is the owner and clinical director of The Curious Edge, which works with the schools and community to bridge the gap in neuro-education.

Mrs. Minichan holds dual Master’s degrees in Speech Language Pathology and Specific Learning Disabilities. She started her career 20 years ago in a rehabilitation facility and later worked as ...
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Dr. Laura Miller is a licensed physical therapist with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences and a doctorate in physical therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. She has spent over a decade working in outpatient neuro rehab settings and has earned several specialty certifications including Neurological certified specialist (NCS), Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS) and Assistive Technology Provider (ATP). Dr. Miller currently holds a full time faculty position while engaging in research related to chronic disease and neurologic conditions. She is passionate about helping clinicians understand and improve their interactions with complex conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis.

Laura Stimler, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, C/NDT, graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2002. She earned her Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree with a concentration in Pediatric Science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2014. Laura’s advanced certifications include the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Board Certification in Pediatrics, USC/WPS Sensory Integration and Administration of Sensory Integration Praxis Test, and Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment. Laura has worked in acute-care oncology for nearly nine years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, where she has specialized in treating pediatric oncology patients and sup...
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Lee N. Marinko, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from Northeastern University in 1986 and completed her ScD in rehabilitation and movement science from Boston University in 2007. She completed a two-year fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy in 1998 and has been a certified fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy since that time. She has been a board-certified orthopedic specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association since 1996. Currently, she is a clinical assistant professor in the physical therapy program of Sargent College, Boston University, where she teaches musculoskeletal systems, with primary content in the upper extremity. She also serves as the academic liaison to the B...
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Leigh Ann attended Ohio University where she obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 1993.  Leigh Ann is licensed to practice as a phyiscal therapist in Ohio, South Carolina and North Carolina and has 23 years of experience; primarily in the post-acute continuum.  Leigh Ann started her career in Physical Therapy splitting her time between acute care and skilled nursing faciliites.  She quickly realized she enjoyed teaching and training, and was given an opporutnity to provide internal educational sessions to the clinicians in her company on various clinical and regulatory topics.  Leigh Ann then moved into a consulting role, assisting skilled nursing facilities and their rehabilitation departments with quality, compliance and...
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Leon Chaitow ND, DO graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1960. Since 1983 he has been a visiting lecturer at numerous chiropractic, physiotherapy, osteopathic, naturopathic and massage schools in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia. He was the first naturopath/osteopath appointed as a consultant by UK government to a medical practice (1993 – 2010).

Leon is author/editor of over 70 books and is the founding Editor-in-Chief of peer-reviewed (and now Medline indexed) Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (Elsevier). He retired from his position as a Senior Lecturer, at the University of Westminster, in 2004, after 11 years as a module leader in Therapeutic Bodywork and Naturopathy. He was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the University in November 2...
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Lindsey attended Hardin Simmons University where she received a Bachelors of Science degree, majoring in Speech Language Pathology. She then went on to earn her Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology at University on North Texas in Denton. Currently Lindsey works as the Speech Therapy Clinical Liaison with Rehab Synergies assisting with program development and training of Speech Language Pathologists who are new to the profession or to the skilled-nursing facility setting.

Lindsey received training in order to become certified Dementia Specialists through a course provided by Crisis Prevention Institute. CPI is an AHSA-recognized provider.

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Lisa Dannemiller, PT, DSc, PCS, has had more than 28 years of clinical experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, including those with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular conditions. In her current clinical practice, she participates in a diagnostic evaluation team for young children with neurodevelopmental concerns and provides outpatient physical therapy for children. Dr. Dannemiller is an assistant professor in the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program, where her primary teaching responsibilities include the pediatric content in the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal tracks. She received a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Virginia and a doctor of science degree in pediatric physical therapy from Rocky Mountai...
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Lisa Maxey earner her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s College, 1989.

Lisa has over 15 years of experience in the field of physical therapy. She’s worked in hospitals, training rooms, and out patient clinics. She is also trained in manual therapy, and has hands-on experience in outpatient services, orthopedic injury management and wound care as well as treatment of student athletes. She is the co-editor of the book, “Physical Therapy for the Post-surgical Orthopedic Patient”.

Lisa Young Milliken, MA, CCC-SLP, FNAP, CDP has served as a practitioner, regional manager, vice president, consultant, compliance director and education specialist.  She has lectured at the state and national level with over 300 professional education courses on topics of importance to the healthcare professional. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and has mentored team members in senior retirement communities for their development of effective non-pharmacological strategies and dementia program management.  She also volunteers with community programs in the Houston area to support caregivers of family members living with multiple disorders. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, where she currently serves as a State Advocate for Med...
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Lisa’s clinical experiece as an acute care practitioner has been primarily in cardiothoracic surgery. Most recently, she has volunteered as a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Project, a surgial mission group that provides free surgeries to children in developing countries. Lisa has 20 years of publishing experience and has been a lead author in peer-reviewed articles for print and for web-based continuing nursing education proivder companies. In her position as nurse planner for Elite, she works with the advisory board and subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing educatoin for nurses. In addition, she is also a volunteer blogger wtih Safe Connections, a domestic violence prevention nonprofit organization in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Liz Holey is a Chartered and HPC-Registered Physiotherapist and serves as Deputy Dean of the School of Health and Social Care at Teesside University, UK. She qualified as a physiotherapist in 1978 and has worked as a clinician in the UK National Health Service in Yorkshire and Norfolk. She has taught and undertaken leadership roles in Bradford and Leeds, as well as universities in Norwich, York and Teesside. She has also taught in Malta, Poland, Germany and Malaysia and has presented at conferences in the UK, Poland, Spain, Malaysia and the USA.

Liz is a specialist in international educational workforce development, inter-professional education and connective tissue manipulation. She has undertaken consultancy and expert witness work and supervises and examines PhD students. Liz ...
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Lori Thein Brody is currently the Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Graduate Program Director for Rocky Mountain University in Provo, Utah. She also works as a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer at the University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine and Spine Center. She has taught in physical therapy education programs at Ithaca College and the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Brody has lectured extensively across the country on management of orthopaedic and sports related injuries, aquatic physical therapy, arthritis and other connective tissue problems and musculoskeletal primary care.

She has over 20 articles and chapters to her credit and along with Carrie Hall, she co-authored “Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function,” published by Lippinc...
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Lorie Schleck has over 29 years of Physical Therapy experience. Recently she has focused on providing physical therapy to home care patients. Within that context, she worked for a time in Home Care Quality and Compliance where she audited charts for OASIS and clinical accuracy and provided staff training in best practices for OASIS accuracy. She is a certified OASIS specialist.

Lorie has been a physical therapy continuing education instructor, mainly on topics related to orthopedic physical therapy. Her instruction style is characterized by its emphasis on clinical relevance. She has also written several home study courses in physical therapy. She works hard to integrate the latest empirical evidence in to a practical approach to clinical practice.

Lu Mueller-Kaul started her career in alternative medicine as a naturopathic physician in Germany. In addition to traditional chinese medicine, Lu uses a variety of bodywork techniques including Neuromuscular and Trigger Point techniques, TuiNa (traditional Chinese massage), Reflexology, stretches and strengthening exercises, and other manual therapy styles. As a specialist for back problems, Lu has had sucess in treating sciatic pain, tense neck and shoulders and the resulting headaches, vertigo and tinnitus.

Lu came to the U.S. in 2006 to study Rolfing Structural Integration. Today, she works as a Certified Rolfer and Rolf Movement Teacher, which enables her to utilize all the tools from her previous education in the Rolfing context. Lu is the owner, workshop instructor a...
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Lydia White, MD, is a fellowship-trained physician specializing in Sports Medicine. She is a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed her fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Lydia has served as the team physician for several high school and college sports programs.

Dr. Lydia White has received numerous honors and awards throughout her education. She has been invited to present her own research at several national conferences and has been published in many medical peer journals as well. She is actively involved in research investigating youth athletes and year-round sports.

M.T Webb is a LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), a LCDC (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor), and is the director/founder of NConcepts, LLC (a Continuing Education Consulting group). He has served as a full-time faculty member and as the clinical coordinator of the substance abuse program in the Allied Health Department of Weatherford College. He has also taught as an Adjunct Professor at the Tarleton State University School of Social Work and served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. 

Mr. Webb earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Biblical Studies at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Rev. Webb is a licensed and ordained minister with the Southern Baptist Convention. He earned ...
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Mallory L. Millet is a certified Speech Pathologist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated with her master’s degree from Southeastern La University in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She began her career with the geriatric population, and her love for dysphagia rehabilitation began. 

Mallory currently works at an outpatient pediatric clinic. When she transitioned to the pediatric population, she spent her energy in developing a feeding program focusing on developing relationships with other specialists and giving infants the best quality of life. She is currently pursuing her Board Certification in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. 

Mandy Huggins, MD is a sports medicine physician who practices in south Florida. She began her education with an undergraduate degree at Purdue University and subsequently received her medical degree from Indiana University. She then went on to complete a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Huggins finished her training with a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta. She is board certified by the ABPMR and holds an added certificate of qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine. Dr. Huggins has provided coverage for many events, from high school football to road races to NCAA soccer and baseball tournaments. Her clinical interests include concussion management...
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Margaret is a pediatric nurse practitioner who graduated from the Yale School of Nursing in 2016 with a concentration in global health. Her interest in health care started at a young age when she had several opportunities to shadow doctors in France and Belgium. She currently works in student health at a large university in Boston. Before that, she worked at community-based and school-based health centers providing primary care to high-risk, medically underserved populations. She also has experience as a nurse and worked in a private pediatric clinic in Connecticut and at an overnight summer camp in New York.

Margie Watson, RN, MSN, CCM is a Registered Nurse and Certified Case Manager. The majority of her long career focuses on leadership and management. Margie has experience in acute care, critical access, long term care, and long term acute care settings. She is seasoned in bedside nursing, nursing administration, case management, quality, clinical documentation improvement, infection control, employee education, and employee health. Currently, she is a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist for a 174 bed acute care hospital in East Texas. 

Margie received her Associate Degree in Nursing at Kilgore College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from University of Texas at Arlington, a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from University of Texas at...
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Marie Vazquez Morgan, Ph.D, PT, has been serving as an assistant professor at LSUHSC, Shreveport in the PT department since 1997, where she also spent several years as a clinical instructor and staff physical therapist. Marie holds a PhD in Health Studies from Texas Women’s University as well as a Masters of Health Sciences from the Louisiana State University Health Science Center.

Marie’s recent publications include ‘Wellness with Spinal Cord Injury: Impact of an Outpatient Ambulation Program’ with Suzanne Tinsley, and “Wellness With Spinal Cord Injury: Can Osteoperosis Be Improved Through Orthotic Driven Ambulation”. She currently holds a seat on the Curriculum Committee of the LSUHSC School of Allied Health Professions and on the Boar...
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Mark Albert has 40 years of clinical experience in sports and orthopedic physical therapy settings. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, with B.S in Physical Therapy in 1975, Albert also holds a master’s degree in Education, Georgia State Univ. 1983. Mr. Albert previously served as Athletic Trainer and Rehab Director with Georgia Tech Athletic Association, in Atlanta, GA. In addition, Mr. Albert has served as Athletic Trainer for three universities, numerous high schools and the former professional soccer team (N.A.S.L.), the Atlanta Chiefs and the 1996 Olympic Games. With 31 years of experience in post-graduate education, Albert has presented over 400 courses and seminars on specialty areas of sports injury, management of shoulder and knee dysfunction and exercise reh...
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Mark Giovanini, M.D. is from Portland, Oregon and received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Oregon. Dr. Giovanini then received a fellowship from the American Heart Association to do basic science research at Oregon Health Sciences University. At the completion of his research, he attended medical school at Oregon Health Sciences.

Minimally Invasive Spine (MIS) surgery became a primary focus of Dr. Giovanini while in residency training under Dr. Richard Fessler, a leading pioneer of MIS. Throughout his practice, Dr. Giovanini has continually promoted and helped develop many aspects of MIS. He has been a consultant for many of the major spine companies to teach MIS techniques  both to Neurosurgeons and Orthopaedic Surgeons arou...
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Mark Torgeson, MT completed his BA degree in music from Mary Washington College in Virginia with a focus on instrumental music and composition. He has composed and produced over 30 albums of transformational sound and music. He is a Board Certified Massage Therapist and Reiki Master, having worked in the field for over 25 years. He cofounded Center for Planetary Awakening, an organization for training practitioners to utilize light, sound and color to elevate consciousness. Mark has created and taught courses in Sound Healing, co-facilitated workshops for increasing the vibration of the human energy system, and performed concerts of healing music across the North American continent.

Marlon Hill graduated from University of Texas at Tyler with a B.S. in Health and Kinesiology in 2009. He then entered Occupational Therapy School at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where he earned Master’s of Occupational Therapy in 2012. Marlon joined the Rehab Synergies team following graduation. While with the company he has also become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and a Certificate as a Fieldwork Educator.

Marta Brinkley, OTR, CHT has more than 30 years of experience in hand therapy. She has played a key leadership role in developing hand therapy clinics throughout the Southeast and in 2011 she chaired the National Annual Meeting for the American Society of Hand Therapists. Her specialties include care for patients with hand and upper extremity injuries; fabrication of customized orthoses (splints); and provision of a full range of modalities as well as patient and family education to help treat the condition and allow for carryover to home. Mrs. Brinkley received a Bachelor’s Degree: Occupational Therapy with High Honors from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences. She is also a Charter Associate Member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. ...
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Mary Curry Narayan, MSN, RN, HHCNS-BC, COS-C, CTN-A, is a clinical nurse specialist in home health nursing and is certified as a specialist in the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) and in transcultural nursing. Mary currently provides consultation education and quality services to home health agencies. She serves on the Editorial Board of Home Healthcare Now and has published multiple articles and book chapters on enhancing home health nursing practice. She served on the American Nurses Association’s 2014 Task Force for Home Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and as the clinical editor of the Visiting Nurse Associations of America’s Clinical Procedure Manual.

Matt Hansen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in Neurological Rehab and Chronic Health Conditions. In addition to his responsibilities as a Director of Rehab for an interstate Home Health Agency, Matt in involved in a number of other activities, including:

• President of SOMA Health, LLC, creators of the Freedom2Move Home Exercise Program and Video Series (www.freedom2move.org)
• Assistant Director for Doué Art, an organization for “Adaptive Artists” (i.e. artists with special needs or who live with a chronic health condition)
• Work as a private Best Practice Consultant
• Professional speaking, training and writing engagements for different health and medical audienc...
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Matthew Bowen, MD, graduated from Paul Tulane College of Tulane University with his undergraduate in cell and molecular biology. He expanded his education by completing a semester of studying abroad in Rome, Italy. Upon his return, he attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine where he completed his medical degree.

Dr. Bowen has co-authored a chapter in Basic Radiology on the imaging of the genitourinary tract, and has an ongoing research project on PET/CT versus contrast-enhanced CT in restaging of ovarian carcinoma where he compares the sensitivity of these imaging modalities in the detection of residual or recurrent lesions following surgical and medical treatment of primary ovarian adenocarcinoma.

Megan graduated from Saint Louis University with her Masters in Physical Therapy in 2001. Not soon after, she began her journey in manual therapies. “The human body has always fascinated me. The way our body moves, adapts, changes and attempts to correct its own issues, that is something I wanted to be a part of, I wanted my hands to be a part of that healing process” says Megan. She pursued her certification and licensure in Massage Therapy graduating in 2003. Nationally certified in Massage since 2004 and transitioned to Board Certification with NCBTMB, Megan is now a nationally certified instructor of The Muscle Release Technique for Repetitive Use Injury Therapy. “The applications of this technique are endless. I have used MRT in massage, sp...
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Melanie H. Johnston, M.A. is the Executive Director of BRITE Success, LLC, which provides services to individuals with intellectual and development disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders.  She completed her education with a BS from Texas Christian University in Speech Pathology, and MA from University of Texas, Austin in Early Childhood Intervention and Special Education.  She is a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist, TEA Certified Teacher and IBCCES Certified Autism Specialist and trained Sexuality Educator

Melanie has over 30 years of experience not only as a Speech and Language Pathologist but also as an Autism/Behavior Specialist in public schools, private practice and collaborations with other agencies and service providers.  She works...
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Melanie Upright, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, received her master’s degree from Towson University in Maryland.  Melanie has worked for the Charles County Public Schools as an SLP, serving all levels at different times in her professional, from Infants & Toddlers to High School, and including students with emotional and behavior difficulties.  Melanie expanded her expertise in the school system becoming an IEP Facilitator in 2004 and took her knowledge of inclusion and access to the general education curriculum to support teachers, administrators and students as an Inclusion Resource for Special Education for the Central Office of CCPS in 2009. 

During this time, Melanie started Dynamic Therapies, a private practice focusing on speech an...
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Melinda Rochetti, a physical therapist, received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois in 2005. Melinda has worked as a PT in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedics, skilled nursing facilities, and home health.  She has over 9 years of management experience in LTC/SNF facilities, outpatient facilities, and CCRCs with experience working as an Assistant Rehab Director, a Rehab Director and a Regional Manager.  Melinda’s experience includes clinical service delivery, clinical and operations management, information technology, clinical program development and appeals and denials management. 

Melinda has been with HealthPRO-Heritage since 2011 and in the role of Vice President of ...
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Dr. Melinda Roland, holds a B.A. in Psychology from UCSB, a M.A. in Physical Therapy from Stanford University, and a doctorate in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. She has taught for The Upledger Institute since 1988 and has been in private practice since 1977. She is known for evaluation and treatment of pediatric and adult complex cases. Common complaints treated include pain symptoms, headache, TMJ, low back/neck discomfort, torticollis, developmental delays, autism and learning difficulties, among many others.

Dr. Roland’s unique approach to patient care combines her extensive background in orthopedic and manual therapy, oriental medicine, CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, homeopathy and energetic healing.

Melissa received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She received her Masters of Science degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Melissa is a member of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She is also a member of ASHA’s SIG 15: Gerontology and serves on the advisory board for the PTA and COTA programs at Weatherford College.

Melissa serves as a Regional Director of Rehabilitation and Director of Audit Compliance for Rehab Synergies. She has clinical experience in acute care settings, outpatient rehabilitation, in-patient rehabilitation, home health and skilled nursing facilities. Melissa...
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Meredith Chandler OTR/L has been working as an occupational therapist for 7 years, primarily with the adult and geriatric populations in hospital and skilled nursing settings. Her patients have a wide variety of medical conditions including, but not limited to, neurological and cognitive impairments. Additionally, she works as an independent writer and researcher. Over the past 4 years, she has compiled several academic courses, articles, and educational blogs for fellow clinicians and caregivers. Meredith also has experience in conducting international rehabilitation trainings for both pediatric and adult patients/caregivers.

Dr. Michael Goodlett serves as Auburn University Sports Medicine team physician, overseeing all aspects of the daily sports medicine/primary care needs of all Auburn student-athletes. He coordinates that care with the athletic training staff, local medical community, and Dr. James Andrews.

A charter member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Dr. Goodlett is also a member of the American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society, American Medical Society, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Lee County Medical Society, American Academy of Family Physicians and Alabama Academy of Family Physicians.

An affiliate professor in kinesiology at Auburn University, he is a member of Auburn’s Institutional Review Board for the U...
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Dr. Michael Milligan is an experienced physician providing care of sports related injuries and orthopaedic conditions. He is also an expert in concussions and other medically related sports conditions. He’s lived it as a college athlete making his way through school on a football scholarship and lives it now as a competitive endurance athlete. From a young age, sports and medicine intermingled. It was his high school football coach who pulled him aside and advised him to pursue a career in medicine.

Before joining Andrews Institute, Dr. Milligan served as the head physician for Northwestern University. Before that, he served as the first head team physician for the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Dr. Milligan’s practice is not limited to athl...
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Michael Kordecki is owner is Praxis Physical Therapy & Human Performance located in Vernon Hills, IL. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Finch University. he is Board Certified in Clinical Sports Medicine by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Dr. Kordecki is Certified Athletic Trainer and member APTA and National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). 

Michelle is a practicing physician and a physical therapy clinician, educator, researcher and author. She is also the owner of Health Potentials, a health education and consulting company. She received her MD in Medicine and her BS of Physical Therapy from the University of California San Francisco.

Michelle’s published works include “Physical Agents in Rehabilitation From Research to Practice 4e”, “Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant”, and “Electrical Stimulation Ultrasound and Laser Light Handbook”. She has also authored several articles, including “Imbalance in multiple sclerosis: A result of slowed spinal somatosensory conduction”, “Cognition-based interventions for older people and people wi...
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Michelle Lange, has over 25 years of experience in assistive technology. A former Clinical Director of The Assistive Technology Clinics of The Children’s Hospital of Denver, her work in this field is extensive. Having authored 7 book chapters and over 100 articles she is also editor of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology, 4th Ed. Currently on the teaching faculty of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA).

Michelle is a member of the Assistive Technology Journal Editorial Board and is also on the teaching faculty of the University of Pittsburgh for the ATP/ATS Review Course. Serving on the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) for Wheeled Mobility Advisory Board, she served as an editor of the...
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Michelle Hediger is an Occupational Therapist with nearly 15 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist across a variety of settings including skilled nursing, assisted and independent living, mental health and school-based therapy. She holds a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from College Misericordia in Pennsylvania.

She currently serves as the Director of Education and Development for Care One LLC.  She holds several awards, including the Sundance Innovative Business Development Award, 2007.

Michelle Yoder, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with 18 years of experience.  She has specialized in pediatrics for the past 16 years.  Michelle is the owner and clinic director of Touchstone Therapy in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is also the co-creator of Fundanoodle, a handwriting program.  Michelle serves on the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Leadership Board as Membership Co-Chair.

Michelle is a graduate of The Ohio State University.  She is Ayres Sensory Integration Certified, which includes the ability to administer and interpret the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests.  In addition, she is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor.  Other specialty areas and training include:  Therapeutic Li...
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Mike Kordecki, DPT, SCS, ATC obtained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Finch University of Health Sciences. He is the principal owner of Praxis Physical Therapy and has been one of the leading physical therapists in Illinois for over 20 years.

Mike is board certified in Clinical Sports Medicine with the American Physical Therapy Association and a certified athletic trainer. He has served as Director of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services in several sports centers and orthopaedics centers. Dr. Mike Kordecki is a former team physical therapist and athletic trainer for the NFL’s Chicago Bears.

Mike Ryan is an expert in the Sports Medicine field. As a 26 year certified athletic trainer and registered physical therapist veteran in the National Football League (NFL), Mike has outstanding first-hand sports medicine experience in the fields of injury prevention, injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement of elite athletes.

Besides an impressive professional resume, Mike remains a highly competitive endurance athlete at 50+ years of age. This 6-time Ironman triathlete knows the value of a strong body and mind. Mike’s credibility and character start with his willingness to “practice what he preaches” to others

Mike Ryan is a sports medicine expert with twenty-six years NFL experience as an Athletic Trainer and Ph...
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Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS, is the founder of Maximum Training Solutions, LLC. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Over the years, Mitch has worked with variety of clients including Division I Universities, private physical therapy clinics, large market health systems, personal training studios, and high schools. Mitch has trained professional athletes and currently serves as the Prevention, Rehab, and Physical Performance Coordinator at the Anchor Clinic.

Mitch’s areas of interest include functional movement and biomechanics, high-speed treadmill training, and metabolics. He is a noted national speaker and has c...
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Monica Black Robinson, holds the role in human resources as a career development professional at Washington University. She conducts training for faculty and staff and provides resources and tools to facilitate career growth and respectful environments that support multicultural understanding and engagement across academic institutions and the community-at-large. Monica’s credentials include a BS in Organizational Management from Nyack University in New York and an MA in Nonprofit Management and Human Resources from Washington University in St. Louis.

Monique Chabot, OTD, OTR/L, CAPS, CLIPP, has worked in home health for over 6 years, during which time she developed a passion for home design for seniors. Dr. Chabot currently works as an assistant professor of occupational therapy at Thomas Jefferson University–East Falls Campus (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), where she often works on interprofessional design projects with architecture and interior design. Dr. Chabot received her master of science degree in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and her doctorate of occupational therapy from Boston University. She was chosen to be part of the American Occupational Therapy Association Emerging Leaders program, during which time she worked with the American Occupational Therapy Association o...
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Dr. Mooyeon Oh-Park, M.D., graduated from the Seoul National University College of Medicine. With a background in rehabilitation medicine, she wants to contribute to keeping the aging population active as a priority in healthcare.  Her purpose in Rehabilitation research is to identify the older individuals early in the process of disablement, and to develop mechanism-based interventions for mobility difficulty. As a member of Division of Cognitive and Motor Aging, her research involves quantitative measure of gait and balance using instrumented carpet and Swaystar inclinometer. Her eventual goal is early detection of mobility decline and dissemination of interventions for prevention of mobility decline.

Nancy Keeney Smith, LMT, MLD is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist, and a Florida and NCTMB Provider of Scar Management Workshops. Nancy’s Working with Matured Scar Tissue Workshops has been taught internationally to massage school students, LMT’s, PT’s and OT’s.  Nancy is a member of the Associate Research Team at the Florida School of Massage in Gainesville, Florida, founder and Director of The Happy Plus Foundation, 2nd Vice-President of the AMTA Florida Chapter, member of the American Burn Association, the National Lymphedema Association and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.

Her private practice in Gainesville, Florida includes treatment of burn survivors, clients battling cancer, maste...
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Naomi Aaronson is a nationally known presenter and author. She is an Occupational Therapist and fitness instructor who has presented for Brick Bodies, the Cotting Connection, IDEA Fitness Fusion and occupational therapy students at Touro College and SUNY Downstate.

Naomi is a continuing education provider for ACE, AFAA, and NASM. As a co-author of the learning CD “Breast Cancer Recovery: On Land and In Water” and “The Breast Cancer Recovery Exercise Program”, Naomi seeks to educate fitness professionals throughout the world. In addition, her published works have been featured in ADVANCE magazine, Exploring Hand Therapy, IDEA Journal and MAMM magazines.

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP has worked with diverse client populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric in a variety of clinical settings. These experiences and multiple courses on the topic have allowed her to treat and develop client care programs for clients living with these conditions. She has served in multiple levels of regional and corporate management positions. In these positions, Neely has developed policies and worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that clients living with lymphedema and/or wounds have opportunity to attain their highest level of function and quality of life. She is a certified lymphedema therapist and has most recently been responsible for the identification, implementation and evaluation of clinical...
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Neil Evans,  PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, received his degree in Biological Sciences from Ohio University and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Slippery Rock University.  He has spoken nationally regarding the assessment and intervention of musculoskeletal dysfunction throughout the lifespan.  Neil’s primary clinical, research and teaching focus is in the area of anatomy, kinesiology, and the identification and intervention of postural imbalances and movement dysfunction.

Neil received his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification in May of 2009 from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association since 1998.

Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK

Dr. Nikosi Darnell is a speech-language pathologist and developmental specialist with over 17- years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan in clinical, non-clinical, and hospital settings. She is a qualified and proven clinician with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders, clinical supervision, virtual learning,telepractice, child growth and development, executive function skills, educational technology, parent and caregiver education and professional development. Nikosi has enjoyed teaching online and blended courses for university-level students, and continues to instruct parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists through seminars, webinars, and conferences.

Odessa Addison, DPT, PhD, is a physical therapist with many years of experience working with older adults. Dr. Addison received her DPT in 2005 and a doctorate in rehabilitation science in 2012, both from the University of Utah, where her focus of study was neuromuscular adaptations in the older adult. Her dissertation focused on how physical activity influenced inflammation, fat in the muscle, and mobility in older adults. Dr. Addison has presented at the American Diabetes Association, the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section, the Gerontological Society of America, and the International Conference for Sarcopenia and Frailty Research. Dr. Addison has written on a broad range of topics concerning exercise and older adults. Her writings have been published in the Journal...
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Orli Weisser-Pike OTD, OTR/L, CLVT, SCLV, CAPS, FAOTA, is an assistant professor of occupational therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in a wide variety of settings and has for the past 17 years specialized in treating people disabled by vision loss. In 2013 she received the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Recognition of Achievement Award for Leadership and Advancement in Low Vision; in the same year she received the AOTA Jeanette Bair Writer’s Award for her article in OT Practice on caregivers of people with low vision. From 2004 to 2006 she served on the AOTA Low Vision Specialty Certification Panel that developed standards for the Specialty Certification in Low Vision (SCLV), launched in ...
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Pat Ourand, is a Speech-Language Pathologist who operates a private practice and consulting business, known as Associated Speech & Language Services, Inc., in the Baltimore/Washington area. She holds a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Loyola College, as well as a Master’s degree in Technology for Rehabilitation & Education from the Johns Hopkins University.

Pat works as an Augmentative Communication Specialist providing written and verbal Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations for adults and children with developmental and acquired disabilities. Consulting on topics including assessments, funding, and program development is also a service of this practice.

Patricia L. Scheets, PT MHS DPT NCS, is the Director of Quality and Clinical Outcomes for Infinity Rehab and the current Vice President of the Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy, APTA.  She received her professional and post-professional degrees from Washington University in St. Louis.  She is a board certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy and has worked extensively with patients with stroke, neurological disorders, and balance and vestibular disorders.  Her professional experience has always been focused on implementing standards of physical therapy care, which reduce variability and improve patient outcome.

Patricia has two certifi cations from the prestigious Desert Institute of the Healing Arts (now Cortiva Institute —Tucson) in Tucson, Arizona: 1000-hour massage therapy certification (1993), and 100-hour Thai massage certification (2004). She also holds an MC in counseling and a BS in speech communications. Patricia has been teaching since 1993, including 13 years as the instructor of the Onsite Chair Massage elective at the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts.

Currently, in addition to her duties as dean of students at Cortiva Institute — Tucson, she teaches Foundations of Massage and Introduction to Clinic, and coordinates the school ’ s Community Service Outreach Program. Both Introduction to Clinic and the Outreach Program involve teachin...
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Patricia Stott, a licensed Physical Therapist, received her undergraduate and master’s degree from Russell Sage College in Troy, New York. She continued her education, receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in Virginia and a certificate in the Upper Quarter from Drexel University, progressing to become a Certified Hand Therapist.  

Patricia is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and spent many years in out patient orthopedics working with sports medicine and chronic illness. She expanded her education base in Functional Medicine and moved on to opening her own practice of health and wellness consultations for those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes while continuing into Pediatric Physical Therapy for those w...
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Dr. Patrick Joyner, MD, MS, received his Masters of Microbiology & Cell Science from The University of Florida and his Medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University in 2007. In addition to being an author of articles covering topics such as “Relative Age-Effect in Olympic Athletes” and “Benefits and effectiveness of Achilles Tendon Lengthening”, Dr. Joyner has served as team physician on numerous high school and university athletic teams, including Duke University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams and the Duke University football team.

Dr. Joyner is currently a resident in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Program and Duke University Medical Center.

Paul E. H. Ricard, PT, DPT, CCS, earned a bachelor’s degree in sports biology in 2001 and a master’s degree in physical therapy in 2003, both from Springfield College, Springfield, MA. He received a transitional doctor of physical therapy degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in 2005, and has board certification as a clinical specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties through 2027. Since 2005, he has taught in the areas of human anatomy, pathology, and cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy at several universities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region. Dr. Ricard has published topics on acute care, cardiovascular and pulmonary therapy, and research review in Physical Therapy ...
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Dr. Paul Novakovich is an Orthopedic Surgeon fellowship trained in Sports Medicine. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal problems with an emphasis on treatment of athletic injuries.

After receiving his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 2006, Paul completed his orthopedic residency, and a fellowship in Sports Medicine working side by side with famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

Paula juggles her primary family occupations with her interests in occupational therapy. She is married to David, a business executive, and they are the proud parents of Andrew, their son. Paula enjoys theater, traveling, shopping and especially spending time with family and good friends. She has recently been to Japan and Alaska. Paula lives in Central New Jersey.

She enjoys the role of professor and scholar in occupational therapy and has been the recipient of many awards. In 2012, Paula received the prestigious Award of Merit, the highest award given by the American Occupational Therapy Association. She was given the A. Jean Ayres Award from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation in 2005, for her contributions to scholarship in practice, education and r...
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Peggy Lamb has been practicing massage since 1986 and is nationally certified. She received her initial training at the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts in Santa Fe and at Wellness Skills, Inc. in Dallas. She taught Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, Trigger Point Therapy and Swedish Technique at Wellness Skills, Inc. and is now on the faculty of Texas Healing Arts Institute in Austin.

Peggy holds a Masters Degree in Dance from American University in Washington, D.C. She also teaches dance and yoga and is a personal trainer. Peggy is an approved CEU provider for the Texas Department of Health, the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and by the Florida Department of Health. She brings her eclectic and extensive...
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Pete Draovitch currently holds the position of Clinical Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Department for the Center for Hip Pain and Preservation at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His responsibilities include clinical care, management, publishing, education, and research.  In addition to being licensed as a physical therapist, he has master’s degrees in both sports medicine (University of Delaware) and physical therapy (University of Miami).

While at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center he also has served as physical therapy consultant to hip arthroscopic surgeons, Marc Philippon M.D. and Bryan Kelly M.D. Mr. Draovitch also has built impressive sports credentials working with members of the NFL, NBA NCAA , MLB, an...
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Pieter L. de Smidt has over 30 years of experience as a Physical Therapist. He has achieved certifications in Mckenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Manual Therapy, and Sports Therapy. With his Post-Professional Doctorate in PT he specialized in management of musculoskeletal injuries of the spine & extremities. He passionate about combining hands-on treatment with pain science education.

Pieter L. de Smidt practices in his own clinic, “Reset-Wellness Physical Therapy & Medical Fitness”, in Houston, TX. He uses an evidence-based, integrated approach of manual therapy & exercise. The main focus for his practice is to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness by improving patient’s lifestyle choices ...
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Ray Hedenberg is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 34 years of experience. Since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Hedenberg’s career has included private practice ownership, clinical applications development for several rehabilitation products and clinical education in balance and mobility programs both domestically and abroad.

Rauy has directed physical therapy programs in various institutional settings, ranging from acute care hospitals and extended care facilities to outpatient rehabilitation centers and fitness facilitiey

Rebecca J. Stigall graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Psychology from Cleveland State University, Cleveland in 2009. She received her Magna Cum Laude AA in Psychology from Cuyahoga Community State College in 1998. 

Rebecca’s recently published works include: “Post Olympic Stress Syndrome”, “Fat Is Not Your Fault”, and “Finding Your Zenith”. She has also authored several ethics articles including “Ethics in Healthcare” (2010), “Ethics in Nursing” (2009) and “Ethics in Healthcare Management” (2008).

Dr. Rebekah McPherson is an educational technology specialist with over 17-years of experience at the collegiate and non-collegiate level. Her teaching axiom is, teach teachers the way that you want teachers to teach their students; it’s all about modeling best practices. Rebekah specializes in the areas of blended and online education, career and technology education, change agents in schools, digital tools for the K-12 educator, and mobile device integration into teaching and learning. 

René Padilla, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Office of Academic and Student Affairs, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, at Creighton University.

René has worked in mental health, acute rehabilitation (adult and pediatric), and administration throughout the world. He has consulted for various nongovernmental agencies involved in international efforts of community development in Latin America. His interest in the phenomenological exploration of disability evolved into a research focus on social disparities and occupational shifts of refugees and undocumented immigrants. He maintains a private practice in psychotherapy with an emphasis on issues of disability and migration trauma.

Dr. Rick McAvoy, PT, DPT, CSCS has specialized in Aquatic Physical Therapy and Sports Performance for over 25 years. Rick is the Owner of RMA, RICK MCAVOY AQUATICS an Aquatic Sports Performance Training and Consulting Company in Southern Maine.

Rick is a published author and researcher in the field of Aquatic Therapy and Sports Performance.  He trains and consults with numerous athletes and sports teams from professional sports, collegiate and high school teams, along with fitness and healthcare institutions.  Rick is a Master Instructor in the Burdenko Method, a specialized form of dynamic aquatic and land-based techniques.

 Rick lectures nationally and internationally throughout the year teaching the benefits of Aquatic The...
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Dr. Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, has an extensive physical therapy career that spans over 20 years, through the UK, the USA and the Middle East. She has worked in NHS (National Health Service), American health care providing PT services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare and outpatient clinic. In addition to being a clinician she has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed a Physical Therapy department as Department Head in premier private hospital in Oman.

Rina graduated from Manipal University, India in 2000 as well as University of Michigan, in 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has also been an educator with Summit Professional...
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Robert C. Manske is an Associate Professor in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from WSU in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1994, and earned a Master of Education degree in Physical Education in 2000. He received his DPT from Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions in 2006.

Robert has been an APTA Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist since 2002. Rob is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Rob has been an APTA Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist since 2002...
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Robert Donatelli currently serves as the National Director of Sports Specific Rehabilitation and Performance Enhancement Programs for Physiotherapy Associates in Las Vegas. From March of 2004 to August of 2004 Dr. Donatelli worked on the 2004 PGA tour as a Physical Therapist.

Robert has provided his services as a Physical Therapy Consultant to the Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, and Milwaukee Brewers. Donatelli lectures throughout the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, and lectured at the Swedish Foot and Ankle Society.

Robert’s published works include “Functional Anatomy and Mechanics of the Shoulder” (Physical Therapy of the Shoulder 4th ed.), “Mobilization of the Shoulder” (Physical Therapy of the Shoulder ...
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Robert McCabe is an APTA certified orthopedic specialist with fifteen years of clinical experience. He has extensive experience in the clinical evaluation of and development of treatment modalities for orthopedic and sports injuries. Bob holds an MS in Physical Therapy and an MS in Biomechanics and Ergonomics. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Ergonomics at New York University. Bob earned his DPT from Arcadia University.

Bob has coordinated pre-season strength and flexibility testing as well as physical screenings for world-class athletes. He has worked for both the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and the Nicholas Institute for Sports Medicine as a Senior Physical Therapist.

Bob has served as a cl...
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Dr. Robert Jensen is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at The Andrews Institute, an affiliate of Baptist Health Care. Because he’s an employed physician, Dr. Jensen is also a proud part of the Baptist Medical Group network of quality, caring physicians serving the greater Pensacola area.

Dr.Jensen earned his degree at the University of Missouri School of Medicine and completed a residency at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, and served as Chief Resident at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He is a proud member of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Roger Ostrander, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic snrgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He treats musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury, overuse and arthritis, and specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques, which reduce post-operative recovery time and allow for an earlier return to work and play. Additionally, he holds a certification in articular cartilage implantation and repair in the knee.

Dr. Ostrander is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and was elected chairman of the bylaws committee for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.  

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Roger V. Ostrander, MD, is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with additional fellowship training in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and the treatment of sports-related injuries, and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in sports medicine. Roger’s experience as team physician included coverage of Auburn University football, Tampa Bay Rays spring training and the University of West Florida athletics. He has worked side-by-side with renowned orthopaedic surgeons Dr. James Andrews and Dr. William Clancy.

Roger helped to develop the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL and co-founded the Andrews Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Center. He holds academic appointments at the University of West Florida, the Florida State College of Medicine and at the Unive...
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Rolando Lazaro PT, PhD, DPT, GCS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy. Dr. Lazaro obtained his PhD in Health Science from Touro University in 2011, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Creighton University in 2001, Master of Science Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific in 1997, and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of the Philippines in 1986. He is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Dr. Lazaro’s research interests include the investigation of interventions aimed at improving balance and mobility in older adults and the development and validation of models of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR). He also has research li...
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Ron Courson, ATC, is an award winning athletic trainer who graduated with honors from the Medical College of Georgia with a degree in physical therapy. Ron has been involved in many athletic training activities including work as an athletic trainer with the U.S. Olympic Team at the 1988, 1992, and 1996 Olympic Games.

Ron has served as Director of Sports Medicine with the University of Georgia Athletic Association since 1995, and also serves as an adjunct instructor in the department of kinesiology at the University. Ron Courson is active in research and education in the field of sports medicine, having authored a textbook, “Athletic Training Emergency Care”, a number of professional papers and text chapters and presents frequently at regional and national sport...
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Ron Fuller is the director of aquatic rehabilitation for the Elliot Health System in Manchester, New Hampshire. He is adjunct faculty at several universities where he teaches aquatic rehabilitation and advanced orthopedic techniques to physical therapy students.

Mr. Fuller is on the teaching faculty of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe, where he lectures nationally and internationally on the use of the aquatic biofeedback technique in the treatment of orthopedic, neurologic and sports-related conditions.

Rosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP BCBA, is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She divides her time between a public school and a private school for students with autism in Ohio. She’s presented at the national, state and local level about systematic and collaborative language instruction for students with autism. Mrs. Griffin is also the creator of the action builder cards. This nationally distributed therapy product provides professionals with a means of delivering evidenced based language therapy. Her professional mission is to help all students expand their communication step by step.

Ruth Werner, BCTMB is a retired massage therapist and an active writer and educator for massage therapists. Her first book, A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, was published

in 1998. Now in its 6th edition, it is used all over the world. Ruth is a columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine and volunteers on several national and international committees for the profession. She was recognized as the Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year in 2005—an honor she shares with Don Scheumann, who was recognized in 2001. She served two terms as the president of the Massage Therapy Foundation and retains a seat on the Board of Trustees. Ruth is fulfilling a lifelong dream of living on the Oregon Coast, where she is daily inspired by her surroundings.
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Ryan is a Physical Therapist at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL.  Prior to AI, Ryan received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 2012, while also serving as Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning for NU’s Sports Performance department. In addition to NU, Ryan has held previous affiliations with Athletes’ Performance in a physical therapy role, as well as strength and conditioning affiliations with the University of Connecticut, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning. Ryan’s sport concentrations include basketball, baseball, football, and powerlifting. He also received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a concentratio...
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Dr. Roach completed his Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy Fellowship at American Sports Medicine Institute/Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, AL.  He is a graduate of Purchase College, State University of New York. Dr. Roach has both M.S. and M.D. from Tulane University. At Tulane he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Roach completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency NYU Orthopedics,

Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health/Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery where he received Friend of Nursing Award, Perioperative Resident Award, NYU Research Grant and Nate Bondi Orthopaedic Education Award.

Dr. Miller, is a Fitzgerald Faculty member. She presents the Fitzgerald Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review & Advanced Practice Update for family, adult-gerontology primary care,adult-gerontology acute care, and psychiatric-mental health. She also teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology courses. Dr. Miller is certified as an adult-gerontology acute care, adult-gerontology primary care, family, and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She practices in rural health with NextGen Family Care Clinic and iCarePsychiatry in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Miller is a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and a ...
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Sally Wasmuth, PhD, MA, OTR, received her PhD in critical and philosophical studies of biology from the University of Exeter in 2012. She has also received a master of arts degree in philosophy of biology (2007) and a master of science degree in occupational therapy (2011), and completed a 2-year postdoctoral training at the Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is currently assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Dr. Wasmuth has been conducting research on the neurobiology of addiction and the bidirectional relationships between addiction and human occupation since 2006, and has published several papers on the subject in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treat...
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Sana Donofry, a registered nurse and counselor, received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She later received her master’s degree in counseling from the University of Alaska, in Fairbanks, AK. She has worked in both nursing and counseling settings and currently works alongside a licensed psychologist in private practice in Livingston, MT.

Sana works with all ages in individual, group, and family counseling settings. She has given several talks in the US and abroad on communication and mental health issues. Most recently, she gave a series of lectures focusing on family, workplace, and community support for mental health issues in and around Corozal, Belize.

Sandi Wagner, RN, BSN, BAAS is the Telemedicine and Stroke Coordinator with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center (GSMC) – Marshall, located in Marshall, Texas. Sandi has worked at CHRISTUS GSMC – Marshall for over 14 years in various roles including: Critical Care, Management, and as a Program Manager. 

Sandi has been a registered nurse for over 16 years and began her career after earning an Associate of Science in Nursing from Southwestern Adventist University in 2001. In 2011, she obtained a Bachelor’s of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree from The University of North Texas.  In 2016, Sandi received a Master Certificate in Business Management and in May of 2017, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from The University...
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Most of Sandra’s professional career has been as a bodyworker and a bodywork educator. After graduating with a BA in biology from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, she worked in various settings until she moved to Tucson, Arizona, and discovered massage therapy. She graduated from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson (now Cortiva Institute — Tucson) with certifi cation in massage therapy, 1991; in shiatsu, 1999; and in Thai massage, 2002. During this time she also built her private practice and taught at the Desert Institute.

For 12 years she instructed students, primarily in the areas of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, and shiatsu techniques, and supervised massage and shiatsu student clinics. She was chair of the anatomy and physiology d...
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Sandra Villam, a licensed Physical Therapist, received her Wound Care Certification from the National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy in 2012. She graduated in 1993 from the University of British Columbia, Canada. Sandra has worked primarily with the geriatric population, both in Skilled Nursing and Home Health.  

She became interested in wounds when in 2003 she attended an intense training in wound care and sharps debridement in order to qualify for her WA PT license.  Living in a rural area of Washington she determined to become certified based on a need for expertise in treating complex wounds. Sandra enjoys teaching, sharing her knowledge, and enabling other healthcare professionals to feel confident in their skills. 

Sandy is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer, MI, dedicated to achieving excellence in massage practice. Sandy is also passionate about training the next generation of quality instructors and leaders She also maintains an active massage practice with individual professional football players, basketball players and others.

Sandy is the author of several massage texts including “Mosby’s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage” and “Sports and Exercise Massage”. An educator for many years, she designs classes with innovative concepts and teaching strategies. 

Sandy earned her Master’s Degree from Thomas Edison State College in 2000 and her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Central Michi...
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Sanjay Menon, MD, graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in humanities, he continued his education with a post-baccalaureate degree in the pre-med program from Scripps College, and completed his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine.
 
Dr. Menon was accepted into an orthopaedic surgery internship at Harbor- UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California, where he also completed his residency. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Menon entered into proctorships for the South Bay Urology Group in Palos Verdes, California, and the Department of Orthopaedics at Loma Linda University Medical Center for the hand, spine, foot/ankle and oncology.
 
He has published articles on the unique...
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Sara Migliarese, PT, PhD, NCS, has been a physical therapist for more than 30 years, specializing in adult neurorehabilitation. She received her MSPT degree from Texas Woman’s University in 1985 and worked at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) in Houston before moving to North Carolina, where she practiced physical therapy at Forsyth Memorial Hospital and Gentiva Home Health Services. Dr. Migliarese received her certification in neurology from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 1995, recertification in neurology in 2005 and 2014 from the APTA, and Herdman certification in vestibular rehabilitation in 2008. She completed her doctorate in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2009 and is currently an associ...
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Sara Story, OTD, OTR/L, BCG, CAPS, is an occupational therapy faculty member at Spalding University. Dr. Story has 11 years of experience working with older adults. She serves on the Greater Louisville Aging in Place Alliance. Her interests, presentations, and publications include geriatric community-based therapy in utilizing technology to enhance outcomes in older adults, fall prevention, community mobility, and home modification and safety in underserved rural communities. Dr. Story is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and is Board Certified in Gerontology from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Sarah Anderson Ison, DPT, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Middle Tennessee State University in 2004 before moving on to complete a doctoral degree at the University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences in 2006. Sarah is a Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Tennessee as well as a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist. 

Sarah is an active member of both the APTA and the APTA Geriatrics Section. She was previously employed as the Facility Rehab Coordinator at Adams Place Health Center, and currently serves on the Medical Review Team at the National Healthcare Corporation in Murfreesboro, TN.

Scott Anderle is the President and owner of Specialized Home Design, Inc.  Scott has been a physical therapist since 1987 and owned five rehabilitation clinics throughout West Michigan for 13 years. He has extensively studied universal design, accessibility and barrier free concepts.  Scott is a Certified Aging In-Place Specialist (CAPS) and a former Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS).

Scott is recognized for his expertise as a universal and accessible home design specialist and is a recognized speaker and educator in his field. Scott is also an instructor for the CAPS certification course through the National Association of Home Builders and is identified as a preferred speaker for the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

Dr. Scott Bruce is a certified athletic trainer.  He has over 30 years of experience in the profession working in multiple settings and with patients of all levels of competition and ages.  Scott earned his doctorate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, his Master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and he did is undergraduate studies at East Stroudsburg University.

Scott’s research interests are in the areas of concussion and clinical prediction modeling.  He has been involved in numerous research projects and was privileged to be a co-author on the NATA initial position statement on sport-related concussion.  While in Chattanooga, Scott founded the Chattanooga Concussion Prevention Initiative incorporating a g...
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A veteran of 16 years in the NFL, Scottie Patton enters his eighth season with the Saints as head athletic trainer. In his position, Patton coordinates the medical care and injury rehabilitation for the team and sets athletic training policies as the leader of the club’s athletic training staff. Only the third head athletic trainer in club history, Patton arrived in New Orleans in 2000 after serving as an assistant athletic trainer with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1996-99 and an assistant athletic trainer for the San Francisco 49ers for the previous five years.

Patton was on the staff of the Super Bowl XXIX Champion 49ers. He has also served three times as an athletic trainer for the NFC squad at the Pro Bowl, including last year with the Saints. In 2006...
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Shannon graduated from Austin Community College, in Austin, Texas with an Associates of Applied Sciences, Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree. She has been with Rehab Synergies since its inception in 2010 and has over 15 years rehabilitation experience. 

Shannon Simmons is an infection preventionist certified in public heath and certified in infection control. Shannon received her master’s degree from the University of North Texas Health Science with a concentration in community health.

Shannon has several years of experience as a clinical microbiologist and is a certified medical laboratory scientist. Although Shannon no longer practices in the lab she maintains microbiology related knowledge as an adjunct professor of microbiology for allied health professionals. Shannon is an active member of the Association of Professionals in Infection Control, the Texas Society of Infection Control & Prevention, and the American Society for Microbiology.

Shari Kalkstein is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer with over 14 years experience. She is also an Elite Personal Trainer with IDEA. Shari is the owner/president of Keep the Beat, Inc. and the creator and instructor of “Fortify Your Frame,” a small group-supervised exercise class specifically designed for the older adult.

Shari received her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Texas at Arlington and an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assisting from Broward Community College. She is an Allied member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a member of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. She brings passion, e...
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Sharon Finch O’Maley received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the Peoples’ Bible College in 1976 and her Certification for Supervisors of ACE classrooms from the ACE Certification Institute in 1984. She also studied Spanish at the Peace Corp Language Institute in Santo Domingo.

Sharon served as a Technical Writer and Translator for Royal Tech Writers & Translators and has researched and written continuing education manuals for the medical, insurance, real estate, financial, funeral industries. She is also a medical researcher, having completed research duties on topics including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, respiratory issues and endometriosis.

Shelly Vainberg, MS, OTR/L, is an internationally recognized industry expert and speaker specializing in training and seminars throughout the United States and Asia. In 2014, she relocated to China to start the international division of Genesis Rehab Services. She continues to split her time between the US and various countries around Asia, including China, South Korea, and the Philippines. Her company, AMeraSino, Inc., continues to provide consulting services throughout the US and Asia. In 2016, Ms. Vainberg was awarded the Distinguished Expert of International Academic Commission Award by the International Rehabilitation Canton Forum. In 2014, she was awarded with the Excellence in Writing for her blog Rehab Realities through McKnights.com. Ms. Vainberg ...
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Sherry M. Cummings, PhD, MSW, MA, is an associate dean and professor at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work in Nashville, where she has served on the faculty since 1998. Dr. Cummings holds a doctorate in social work from the University of Georgia, Athens, a master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and a master’s degree in theology from Villanova University, Philadelphia. She has written and published extensively, including journal articles, books, book chapters, and government reports, and has presented papers nationally on the mental health needs of older adults, the impact of those needs on caregivers, and the ethical dilemmas in working with older clients.

Shirley Aycock, DNP, RN, is a Registered Nurse who has spent the majority of her nursing career serving in a variety of leadership roles. Over the past several years her leadership focus has shifted from managing acute care adult medical-surgical units to oversight of educational endeavors within the acute care hospital environment. She serves as Lead Nurse Planner, responsible for the planning, development, and evaluation of education activities for continuing nurse education and oversight of the Provider Unit status.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from University of Texas at Arlington, a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from University of Texas at Tyler, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rush University in Chicago, Il...
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Stacey Davis is the Director of Rehabilitation/Therapy Services at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Georgia. She is a 1989 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta Georgia with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy. She has been an Occupational Therapist for 21 years and has worked in a variety of settings with proven abilities in development of programs, management and supervision of personnel and marketing of therapy services.

Stacey is a certified instructor through the Theraband Academy as well as a certified Kineso Taping Practitioner. Stacey is a member of AOTA and GOTA being active and supportive since 1989. She demonstrates proven abilities with the development of continuing education courses for allied health professionals and has been a speake...
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Stephan Shipe is a finance professor at Wake Forest University. He has a Ph.D. in Finance from Florida State University, a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of North Florida and is a CFA Charter holder. In addition to teaching at Wake Forest University, he has taught in the business schools of Florida State University and the University of New Hampshire and has started and managed multiple businesses. Stephan has combined his experience teaching, his extensive business knowledge, and his industry experience to form a collection of business based continuing education courses available to massage therapists. 

Stephen LaPlante, PT, ATC, is an physical therapist at the Andrews Institute’s rehabilitation center. He is an active speaker at the Andrew Institute’s annual Injuries in Football Conference where he reinforces the importance of rehabilitation of cartilage injuries, Achilles Tendinitis, ACL rehabilitation, and return to field drills following knee injury. He also develops the protocol for the Andrew Institute’s Athletic Performance Division’s Bridge Program to ensure the correct rehabilitation techniques following ACL surgery.

Prior to joining the team at the Andrews Institute, LaPlante was a physical therapist at First Rehabilitation, Baptist Medical Park, in Pensacola, Florida, and PT Today in Lubbock, Texas.

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Steve Jordan, MD, is a prominent orthopedic surgeon and sports physician who is currently celebrating his 24th year at the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic. He is currently serving as the team physician for Florida State University.

Dr. Jordan earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina and his sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California.

STEVE MIDDLETON, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES, CKTP, FMT, serves as the Program Director for the Athletic Training Education Program at William Woods University as well as Clinic Director at Assess, Treat and Condition, an outpatient clinic in Fulton, MO. He has nearly 20 years of experience in patient care. Dr. Middleton has also worked with athletes, from high school to college as well as professional athletes in the NFL and the Olympics. He has instructed thousands of clinicians in continuing education courses over the past 8 years. His treatment and teaching approach is very hands-on, from performing manual therapy techniques to therapeutic exercises to improve function while decreasing symptoms.

Dr. Middleton earned his Doctor of Physical ...
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Steven Kronlage, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. He specializes in adult and pediatric conditions of the upper extremity, acute and post-traumatic reconstruction of the upper extremities, arthroscopic surgery of the wrist, elbow and shoulder and arthroplasty of the hand, wrist and elbow. His practice addresses the full spectrum of hand and wrist conditions utilizing a broad range of non-surgical treatments and, when necessary, surgical techniques informed by the latest advancements in his field. 

Dr. Kronlage earned a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University. Following his undergraduate work, Dr. Kronlage continued his education at Louisiana State Univer...
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Susan Mitchell, MS, OTR/L, CHT has been practicing occupational therapy for over 20 years and a hand therapist for the majority of those years. Having obtained her BS in Occupational Therapy in 1987 from the University of New Hampshire, Susan then moved on to earn her Masters of Science in Health Care Administration in 1995 at the California State University. She offered her therapy skills at the Hand Rehabilitation Clinic in Beverley Hills for a decade before joining the team at Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic as Staff Occupational Therapist in 2009 where she still currently works.

Susan has served as a board member on th Hand Therapy Society of Greater Los Angeles as well as on the board of directors for the Occupational Therapy Association of California.
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I am a practicing massage therapist with over 35 years of experience. 

I love to research information and write about it. I have written two best-selling textbooks used around the globe – Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice and Mosby’s Guide to Pathology for Massage Therapists. I have also contributed works to other publications including Teaching Massage, Modalities for Massage and Bodywork, Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual, and Massage and Manual Therapies. 

I also like to teach. I teach regularly at the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy and travel the country conducting workshops for practicing therapists. I also post instructional videos on YouTube. My primary teaching goals are to help therapists increase their quality of client care an...
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Suzann is Professor and Head of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She previously held faculty positions in the medical schools of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

She received her physical therapy education and a PhD in neurophysiology with a minor in child development from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her work experience includes physical therapy practice with children and infants in a residential care facility, in special care nurseries, and in outpatient clinics for management of movement dysfunction and for followup of infants at risk for delayed development and cerebral palsy; teaching in three research universities; and research on development of children with cerebral...
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Suzanne Greenwalt,  PT, DPT, CCS, GCS has been a physical therapist since 2002. She is an Instructor in the School of Physical Therapy at Belmont University. She is also a physical therapist with a long term care company. In addition, she is a mentor and educator in one of the APTA’s credentialed Geriatric Residency Programs. She received her GCS in 2011 and is an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor.

Suzanne has been working in geriatrics for most of her career in a variety of settings including skilled nursing facilities, acute care hospitals, and out-patient rehabilitation. She received her Masters degree in Physical Therapy and her Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, both from Saint Louis University. Her interest areas in both patie...
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Suzanne Scurlock-Durana, CMT, CST-D, author of Full Body Presence and creator of the Healing From the Core curriculum, teaches internationally about conscious awareness and its relationship to the healing process. She is passionate about teaching practical skills that allow people to feel the joy of being present in each moment of their lives without burning out.

Suzanne has taught CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release with the Upledger Institute since 1987, and has been on the faculty of Esalen Institute since 1994.

Dr. Tinsley received her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1986 and her PhD in Neuropharmacology from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in 1999. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. Dr. Tinsley teaches medical pharmacology in the School of Allied Health Professions, School of Graduate Studies and School of Medicine.

Dr. Tinsley is an APTA Board Certified Neurologic Physical Therapist and has presented nationally at APTA conferences as well as numerous continuing education seminars on the topic of pharmacology and rehabilitation. She currently serves as Chair of the Stroke SIG, Neurology Sectio...
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T. JEFF CHANDLER, EdD, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA, FACSM is the Editor in Chief or the Strength and Conditioning Journal and serves as a Professor and Department Head, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL.

Dr. Chandler received his BS in recreation administration from Auburn University; his MEd in exercise science from Georgia State University; and his EdD in exercise physiology from Auburn University. His other publications include “The squat exercise in athletic conditioning: A position statement and review of the literature” and “Tennis Training: Enhancing On-court Performance.”

Tad Seifert, MD, is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City. He completed his internal medicine internship at the University of Louisville and his residency in neurology at the University of Texas in Houston. He then completed a fellowship in headache and facial pain at the renowned Houston headache Clinic.

Dr. Seifert currently serves as director of the Norton Sports Health Concussion Program. His clinical practice involves interpreting preseason baseline and follow-up testing, diagnosing and managing concussions, and following patients after injury. Dr. Seifert cares for athletes of all ages and levels- from youth sports to professional leagues. To date, he is the only fellowship-trained headache neurologist in Kentucky....
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Dr. Tariq Hendawi is an orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. He was fellowship trained in Sports Medicine by the world renowned Dr. James R. Andrews at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL. During his fellowship training he was involved in team coverage for the Washington Redskins, Auburn Tigers Football Team, Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Team (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds), and many local high school teams. He learned how to diagnose and treat athletes at all levels of training, from the weekend warrior to the elite professional athlete.  As a former varsity football player, Dr. Hendawi has always connected with and enjoyed working with athletes of all kinds. 

Dr. Hendawi completed his Reside...
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Teri Bielefeld Fagan, PT, CHT, is a graduate of the Program in Physical Therapy at Marquette University, Milwaukee. She was formerly employed at the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee where she held the position of PT clinical hand specialist in the Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic for 35 years. Teri has been involved as a clinical instructor in the physical therapy programs at Marquette University, Carroll University, Concordia University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has been a certified hand therapist since 1991 and has lectured nationally and internationally on numerous hand rehabilitation topics. Her publications include “The Unstable Metacarpophalangeal Joint in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Anatomy, Pathomechanics, and Physical Rehabilitation Considerations,&...
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Terri Skirven is a Certified Hand Therapist with over 35 years of clinical experience. She serves as Director of Therapy at the Philadelphia Hand Center and Director of the Hand Rehabilitation Foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Terri is Co-Chair of the annual Philadelphia Surgery and Rehabilitation of the Hand Symposium, senior editor of the 6th edition of the text “Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity”, and Director of the Evelyn J. Mackin Fellowship in Hand Therapy.

Terri is on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Hand Therapy and the Advisory board of the American Hand Therapy Foundation. Terri was awarded the Best Scientific paper award at the 35th annual meeting of the ASHT, for her original research paper “Collagenase injection for...
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Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS is a Board-certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, massage therapist, Expert Consultant and educator at Educise.com Education, Health & Wellness in the Dartmouth-Sunapee, NH area.  She graduated from Long Island University’s PT with Highest Honors and received her Doctorate in PT from University of New England.  She served as faculty at CUNY Queens and Touro College in New York city. Theresa integrates traditional and holistic approaches to maximize performance. Her manual focus draws from over 30 years in osteopathic-based therapies including myofascial, craniosacral, counterstrain, muscle energy, mobilization, precision movement, mindfulness, and integrative medicine.  

Tom Hendrickson, D.C. is a world-renowned authority on musculoskeletal disorders. The Founder and President of the Hendrickson Method® Institute, Dr. Hendrickson has been teaching his unique method of massage and manual therapy since 1982. He also maintains a successful clinical practice in Kensington, CA, specializing in soft tissue injuries.

Dr. Hendrickson began studying the healing arts in 1972. He trained with Zen priest and Shiatsu Master Riuho Yamada, studied Lomi Bodywork, a system of therapy combining deep tissue massage and breath work from Robert Hall M.D., and trained in Reichian Bodywork under Phil Curcuruto D.C., Ed Jackson M.D. and Peter Levine PhD.

In 1982, Dr. Hendrickson completed a one-year apprenticeship and four-year training program under th...
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Tiffany Nelson received a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and a Master’s in Athletic Training.  After working with various sports teams, health clubs, and medical clinics, she quickly learned the important role nutrition plays in every aspect of health from enhancing performance to dealing with chronic disease. Her career quickly took a turn to focus more on the nutritional component of health and wellness, and she became a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association.

Tiffany now runs a private practice helping individuals learn the fundamentals of proper nutrition, and incorporate them into their lifestyle to enhance the quality of life and use food as medicine to support their body’s natural ability to h...
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Dr. Timothy Lee Frerichs is an orthopedic surgeon in Tallahassee, Florida. After attending the University of South Alabama College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Alabama. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine fellowship at the prestigious Andres Institute in Gulf Breeze Florida under the supervision of Dr.James Andrews.

Dr. Frerich has provided sideline medical coverage for the University of South Alabama Football team as well as their men’s and women’s basketball teams, and the women’s volleyball and soccer teams. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and was named the Best Resident Teacher Orthopaedic Surgery Univers...
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Todd Toriscelli served with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 17 seasons with four as director of sports medicine and performance, before moving on to join the Tennessee Titans football club in 2014. He has been a part of four division championships during his tenure as well as the Buccaneers’ first Super Bowl title, a 48-21 victory over Oakland in Super Bowl XXXVII.

Toriscelli coordinates daily medical coverage and is closely involved in all performance parameters such as physical development and nutrition. Toriscelli and his staff have conducted research projects on dehydration and exercise in the heat in conjunction with scientists from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and most recently, completed a large research project on hamstring injuries and othe...
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Tonja Deem achieved her Masters degree in Management and Leadership from Walden University in 2015. Currently, she is working on her Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner post masters certificate at the University of South Alabama.  Tonja has 18 years of nursing experience based in Emergency care and Intensive care. She achieved her SCRN in February 2015. She has developed an Level III State of Texas designated stroke center and a Telestroke program.

Tracey Davis is an occupational therapist with 18 years experience in the field of pediatrics. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master of Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin. She has been working exclusively in telehealth for over 4 years and has mentored countless therapists new to the field. She is the owner of Global Therapy Consultants, LLC, providing consultative and direct therapy services to homeschool, overseas expat, and virtual school students and their families. Tracey has been teaching webinars and writing e-books related to telehealth and pediatrics for the past two years. She is currently earning a Doctorate of Health Sciences in the area of Organizational Behavior and leadership.

Tsu-Hsin Howe is Associate Professor and director of post-professional programs in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Her primary research interest focuses on examining motor behaviors in children who are at high-risk for developmental delay with a special interest in feeding related issues.

Dr. Howe teaches classes on pediatric and research topics at both the master’s and doctoral levels. Her clinical expertise offers students a unique perspective in an area of occupational therapy that is critical to the field. Her courses include Theoretical Bases for the Scope of Practice, Theoretical Foundations for Intervention, Developing a guideline for Intervention and Departmental Seminar. She also gives guest lectures on topics related to her specialty.
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Tyler Opitz is from Kennewick, Washington and attended Yakima Valley Community College out of high school to play college baseball where he earned his AA degree. Tyler continued his collegiate baseball career and education at Dickinson State University in North Dakota and also was the pitching coach for 1 year. He then attended the University of Montana for PT school. Upon graduation he worked briefly in the San Francisco Bay Area in outpatient orthopedics before returning to work for the Andrews Institute, the site of one of his internships. Tyler has been a PT for 5 years at Andrews specializing in the treatment of the overhead athlete and lower extremity. His patient caseload is comprised of high school, collegiate, and professional athletes as well as recreational athletes and ...
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Dr. Val Nardo, Ph.D., LMT, CRC, has been a vocational consultant Florida for over 30 years. He is currently a national seminar instructor/ceu provider for massage therapists and has conducted more than 200 seminars since 2008. He is currently a Florida licensed and Nationally Certified massage therapist. He is a certified personal trainer and a holistic stress management educator/consultant.

Dr.Nardo holds a Masters in Education form Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland and a Ph.D. in Natural Health from Clayton College, Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nardo obtained his massage training through the Academy of Healing Arts in Lake Worth, Florida. He is also a Reiki Master.

Valerie Greco, PTA, is the Northern California Clinical Manager at Intergro Rehab in Santa Anna, California. She has extensive experience in clinical training and education including clinical program development, compliance and regulatory training, documentation audits, and outcome measures management and reporting. Valerie received her Bachelor Degree’s in Organizational Management form Malone University. She has a Post-Bachelor Certificate in Health Information Management from the University of Colorado. She is also a member of the Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA). In addition to her clinical management, Valerie lectures at the Kent State University COTA program on therapy documentation skills and Medicare/AMA billing guidelines and best practices...
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Verlyn Evans, Ed.D, CCC/SLP has been a clinical speech-language pathologist for 23 years.  She has provided therapy for the geriatric and pediatric populations.  Dr. Evans has experience in acute, subacute, skilled nursing, home health, group homes and Assisted Living settings.  She has extensive experience providing dysphagia therapy for medically fragile patients.   Dr. Evans received her Bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida, Tampa, FL and her Master’s and Doctorate degrees from Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL.  Dr. Evans is an Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department at Liberty University. 

Veronica Southard, PT, DHSc, GCS, CEEAA, is a full-time associate professor in the physical therapy program at the New York Institute of Technology, where she teaches geriatrics, modalities, neurorehabilitation, orthopedics, and ADL/rehabilitation. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Hunter College in 1979 and an advanced master’s degree in physical therapy from Long Island University in 1986. In 2000, she was board-certified in geriatrics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. In addition, she earned a doctorate in health sciences from the University of St. Augustine in 2004. She received certification as an exercise expert for aging adults in 2010 through the APTA Section on Geriatrics. Dr. Southard has practiced in nursing homes, reha...
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Vicki Case graduated from the University of Florida in 1990 with a bachelors degree in occupational therapy and from Saint Josephs College in Maine with a masters degree in education in 2017. Vicki is an Associate Professor and the Program Director for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at AdventHealth University in Orlando Florida. She has 29 years of experience as an occupational therapist and is an Authorized Allen Instructor. Vicki has presented at numerous national and local conferences on the topic of cognitive impairment. She organized and participated in the production of a training video entitled Administering the Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS). She also participated in a video entitled “How Safe is Safe?”, part of a series of videotapes developed for c...
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Dr. Lijewski obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Michigan State University and later went on to obtain his Master of Science degree in Psychology and Doctorate in Psychology with a major in Organizational Psychology through Walden University. Dr. Lijewski has served in various leadership roles within the field of child welfare for over 15 years. He currently serves as regional director of quality management for a statewide child welfare agency in Florida. 

Dr. Lowe is Chairman and Professor of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Edward T. Smith Professor and Chair, and the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center and LBJ General Hospital. He is also the Medical Director of the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute now located in its new location in Suite 1700 at the Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza.

Dr. Lowe is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and also holds a Sub-Specialty Certification in Sports Medicine.  Dr. Lowe serves as the Head Team Physician for the NFL Houston Texans, the Head Team Physician for the NCAA University of Houston Cougars, the Head Team Physician for the NBA Houston Rocke...
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Will Kirkpatrick, a Registered Nurse, received his associate’s degree in nursing from Marion Technical College in Ohio. Will is a new licensed Registered Nurse that serves a background in nutraceuticals, wellness, & fitness. He has 3+ years of experience in helping others reach their fitness goals through the use of multiple combinations of fitness solutions & nutrition. Will brings primary prevention into nursing & provides holistic approaches to reverse the progression of various health problems in the nation with his nursing education content. He is certified to provide the most up-to-date educational content that combines nursing & primary prevention wellness to improve the health of the general population through fitness, nutrition, & nursing interve...
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Dr. Baldwin completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Andrews Institute and is now currently working at Orlando Health.  He is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Florida with a B.S. in Biochemistry. He is also a graduate of the University of Florida College of Medicine where he was Lawrence M. Goodman Research Scholarship Recipient. Dr. Baldwin completed an Orthopaedic Residency at Orlando Health where he was the Exemplary Colleague Physician Award Recipient 2018.

Mr. William D. McArdle, PhD, FACSM serves as a Professor Emeritus for Department of Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Science, Queens College of the City University of New York, Flushing, New York. Dr. McArdle serves as a Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Weightwatchers.ca Limited and WeightWatchers.com, Inc., subsidiaries of Weight Watcher’s International Inc.

Winnie Yang received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology with a minor in Business Administration from Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas. She went onto the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign to receive her Masters of Art degree in Speech Pathology. Winnie is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and ASHA’s Special Interest Group Division 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. She is currently practicing at JPS Health Network, a Level 1 Trauma Center and Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, in Fort Worth, Texas providing dysphagia, cognitive, alaryngeal speech, voice, and speech and language evaluation and treatment to the adult population. During her tenure at JPS, she has supervised numerous ASHA Clin...
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Zakariya H. Nawasreh, BS, MSc, PhD, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2006 and a Master of Science degree in health and rehabilitation sciences from the University of Pittsburgh in 2011. Dr. Nawasreh has worked as a teaching assistant and supervised students’ clinical training in the applied medical sciences at Jordan University of Science and Technology. He earned a doctorate in biomechanics and movement science at the University of Delaware, with a focus on operative and nonoperative ACL intervention and outcomes. Dr. Nawasreh is currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Jordan University of Science and Technology. He has presented on the topic of A...
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