
DPT, DHSc, PT
Associate Teaching Professor
Educational background
- Doctor of Health Science, May 2019, University of Indianapolis
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dec 2014, Des Moines University
- Masters of Physical Therapy, Sept 2001, Ithaca College
- Bachelor of Science, May 2000, Ithaca College
Classes taught
- Clinical Evaluation – Course Coordinator
- Clinical Pathophysiology – Course Coordinator
- Rehab of the Neurologically Impaired Adult – Lab Assistant
- Neurological Impairments Across the Life Span – Lecturer
- PhysZou I-V – Lab Assistant
Additional certifications
- Board Certified in Neurological Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties – 2016
- Impact Trained Physical Therapist
- Certificate of Vestibular Rehabilitation, APTA – 2010
- Certified Neurodevelopmental Treatment – 2007
Current clinical involvement
- Outpatient Concussion Management – Mizzou Therapy Services
- Experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, outpatient services
Membership in professional organizations
- American Physical Therapy Association, 2002-Present
- Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy, 2006-Present
- Academy of Physical Therapy Education, 2015-Present
- Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, 2015-Present
- American Physical Therapy Association – Missouri, 2013-2017, 2019-Present
Offices held
- Nominating Committee, Academy of Physical Therapy Education, Academic Faculty SIG, 2018 to present
- Chair, Nominating Committee, Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy, 2015-2018
Awards and honors
- 2023 SHP Excellence in Clinical Service Award; University of Missouri
- 2018 Faculty Member of the Year Award; Wingate University Department of Physical Therapy
- 2015 Dean’s Award; Des Moines University
- 2001 – 2004 Patient Satisfaction Award Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
- 2000 Research Award, Ithaca College
In the news

May. 16, 2023
2023 Health Professions Faculty and Staff Awards

Feb. 13, 2023
Mizzou DPT at the 2023 APTA Combined Sections Meeting

Mar. 10, 2021