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

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