Cora Aytona
Cora Aytona, DPT, Dip. MDT, FAAOMPT earned her BS in Physical Therapy from the University of the Phillipines and her DPT at the University of Saint Augustine. Cora is a Senor Teaching Faculty member for The McKenzie Institute, USA and a Fellow of the AAOMPT. Cora is also a clinical mentor and an active contributor to research. Her article, Rapid Resolution of Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Case Series, was published in The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (JMMT) in 2013. Cora is in active practice as a Clinical Specialist at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.
Lesli R. Bell PT, DPT, CLT-LANA
Dr. Lesli Bell graduated with her BS in PT from California State University Fresno (1984) and completed her DPT through Regis University (2013). She opened her orthopedic private practice in 1988 in Burlington, Vermont. She has lectured internationally in 4 countries on topics related to complex patient management. Lesli uses an interdisciplinary model to treat complex patients and is considered a mentor on a variety of clinical topics including lymphedema, TMJ, spine, hypermobility, foot/ankle dysfunction, and breathing pathology. Lesli regularly contributes to the Oncology Rehabilitation Journal and participated in a research study regarding Validation of Physical Function (Boston University).
Mark Bishop
Dr. Mark Bishop PT is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida @ Gainesville. He has extensive teaching and research experience in orthopedics and pain science. Dr. Bishop has presented internationally and nationally and currently serves on the Florida Physical Therapy Association Board of Directors.
Sara Brennan PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Brennan earned her DPT degree from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in Shreveport, Louisiana in 2012. She then went on to complete the Brooks/UNF Orthopedic residency in 2013 and Brooks/UNF OMPT Fellowship in 2014 in Jacksonville, Florida. Currently, Dr. Brennan works for Brooks Rehabilitation in the outpatient setting in which she has been treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction for over 2 years. She also serves as adjunct faculty at the University of North Florida teaching the orthopedic curriculum to 2nd and 3rd year DPT students.
Alison Chang
Alison Chang is Associate Professor at Department of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University. Her research and clinical interests center on patho-mechanics and management in lower extremity degenerative and overuse injuries. She has presented nationally and internationally on biomechanical assessment and intervention of lower limb dysfunction. She has received a Young Investigator Award from American College of Rheumatology, a Research Achievement Award from Northwestern University Physical Therapy Alumni Association, and a Service Value Award from Northshore University HealthSystem. Funded by NIH, NSF, and American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Chang has published many peer-reviewed articles in premier Rheumatology/Biomechanics journals.
Marie Charpentier PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, ATC, LAT
Marie Charpentier is a Lead Faculty for the Institute for Athlete Regeneration, a post-professional Residency and Fellowship Program in Orthopedics, Sports, and Manual Therapy. She is also the Program Coordinator for the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Sports and Athletic Training Residency Programs. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics and Sports, Fellowship trained in Manual Therapy, and a Certified Athletic Trainer. Marie is an avid runner and enjoys the challenge of treating endurance athletes. She is a member of the APTA Orthopedic and Sports Section, Texas Physical Therapy Association, and AAOMPT.
Chris Chase
Chris Chase, PT, Dip. MDT, FAAOMPT is currently in practice full time with Saint David’s Spine and Sports Therapy in Austin, TX. He graduated from Saint Louis University with a Masters in Physical Therapy (1999). Following graduation, Chris began working full-time in private practice, became MDT Certified in 2003 and successfully obtained his MDT Diploma in 2009. In 2012 he was completed his Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Chris actively mentors both Diploma and Fellowship candidates. He currently serves as the MDT Fellowship Curriculum Coordinator. Chris has presented at AAOMPT conferences in 2013, 2015 and 2017 and is an annual presenter for the Kaiser Northern California Fellowship Program. Chris is Teaching Faculty with The McKenzie Institute. Chris has been member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1997.
Daniel Chelette
Daniel Chelette is a recent graduate of the Manual Therapy Fellowship at the Ohio State University. He graduated from Duke University with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015. He is also a graduate of the Ohio State University Orthopedic Residency Program. In his time as a resident and fellow, Daniel has developed an interest in evaluating and treating the complex orthopedic patient, peer to peer mentorship, and advancing the physical therapy profession through excellence, expert practice, and collaborative care.
Beth Collier
Dr. Beth Collier is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Mercer University. She was awarded her DPT from Georgia State University. She also completed her residency in orthopaedic manual physical therapy, a fellowship in education of physical therapists and fellowship of orthopaedic manual physical therapy from Mercer University. Dr. Collier holds Board Certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Her research addresses components of clinical reasoning and she has presented locally and nationally in these areas.
Sara Cristello PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Cristello received her DPT in 2007 from Arcadia University. After working in private practice, Dr. Cristello joined Brooks Rehabilitation in 2009 serving in several center manager roles. She completed the Brooks/UNF Orthopedic Residency in 2011 and gained certification as a Board Specialist in Orthopedics in 2012. She completed the Brooks/UNF OMPT Fellowship in 2014. Currently she has a dual role within Brooks Rehabilitation; serving as the OMPT Fellowship Coordinator as well as the Outpatient Services Supervisor. Dr. Cristello’s clinical specialization is within spinal conditions with a growing interest in lumbopelvic pain.
Diane Dalton PT, DPT, OCS
Diane Dalton is a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University teaching musculoskeletal content in the DPT and OMPT Fellowship programs and practicing PT at BU Physical Therapy Center. Diane graduated from Columbia University in 1988 (MSPT) and MGH IHP (tDPT) in 2007. She completed an OMPT certificate program in 1994 at the Institute for Orthopaedic Manual Therapy and has been an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist since 1997. Diane has authored chapters on the functional anatomy of the spine, has presented workshops at APTA meetings including CSM, NEXT and APTA of MA. She has also presented posters at AAOMPT and IFOMT.
Matthew Daugherty
He received his Masters in Occupational Therapy (MOT) in 2006 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2007 from USA, graduating with high honors. Dr. Daugherty received his Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) in 2009 and completed a full time fellowship in orthopaedic manual physical therapyin December 2010. He also continues to be a primary mentor for the fellowship and residency programs at USA. In 2012 he became an Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and has served as a test item writer for that examination. He has presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), AAOMPT and AOTA national conferences. He has served the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) as an Assembly Representative, Northern District Chair and Chapter Delegate. In the FPTA capacity he has been a core asset for raising over $5000 dollars for the FPTA. He is currently completing his Doctorate in Business Administration from Walden University.
Bryan Dennison PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Dennison completed his tDPT degree and the Manual Therapy Fellowship at Regis University in 2007 and 2009 respectively. He has taught in the entry-level DPT program at the University of Southern California (USC), the post-profession tDPT program at Regis University, and the Residency/Fellow programs for EIM. He has contributed five text book chapters, an APTA Cervical Spine Monograph, co-designed and taught a fellowship level pain science course and is currently a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. He is interested in evidence-based practice, strength and conditioning, and incorporating pain sciences into patient management.
IFOMPT Standards Committee
The Standards Committee of IFOMPT is a sub-committee of the Executive Committee and responsible for advising the Executive on educational issues and maintaining standards. The Standards Document is the guideline document which IFOMPT provides for groups of Manual Therapists who wish to seek membership of IFOMPT through the creation of postgraduate educational programs in OMPT. AAOMPT operationalizes the Standards Document through all of its educational programs. The Standards Committee is comprised of 7 members from a range of countries / continents who bring together a wealth of educational, clinical and research knowledge and experience to inform international standards.
Jan Dommerholt
As a Diplomate of the Academy of Integrative Pain Management, Dr. Dommerholt has co-developed a comprehensive physical therapy approach combining manual therapy with external-focused exercise programs. He has published 6 books, 60+ book chapters, and 100+ articles. In addition to his physical therapy education, he has completed a course of study in Performing Artists Disorders at New York University Human, a Master of Professional Studies in biomechanical trauma from Lynn University, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He is currently pursuing a PhD degree from Aalborg University in Denmark.
Megan Donaldson PT, PhD, FAAOMPT
Megan Donaldson is a Professor of Physical Therapy at Walsh University, where she coordinates and teaches the orthopaedic curriculum sequence. She mentors post-professional residents and fellows-in-training in orthopaedics and manual therapy. She earned her BS/ MS degrees at D’Youville College and her PhD from the Nova Southeastern University from Ft. Lauderdale FL. She has completed an Advanced Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy from Daemen College in Amherst, NY. Clinically, she is an active clinical based researcher within orthopaedics and practices in a hospital based outpatient clinic in Canton, Ohio. She provides pro-bono physical therapy care at the Hartville Migrant Clinic for Hispanic patients. She has consistently contributed to the evidence with many peer reviewed publications, book chapters, and continuing education presentations on manual therapy and orthopaedic related topics nationally.
Joe Donnelly
Dr. Joe Donnelly is a Clinical Professor and Director of Postprofessional Education at Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. He has over 30 years of clinical experience in the area of orthopaedic and manual physical therapy. Dr. Donnelly’s current teaching interests include Clinical Reasoning, Pain Sciences, Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction for the DPT, Residency and OMPT Fellowship Programs. Joe has presented nationally integrating clinical reasoning, pain sciences and myofascial pain and dysfunction into clinical practice. He is the Editor and contributing author of the third edition of the Travell and Simons’ Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual.
Brian Duncan PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Brian is board-certified in orthopeadic & sports physical therapy and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists. He led the development of Residency Programs in Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy at Memorial Hermann’s IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute and now serves as the Director of Human Performance. His current practice focuses on recreational and college athletes at the Shepherd Square Performance Lab and the University of Houston (UH) Athletic Department. He has previously served as adjunct faculty at Texas Woman’s University & UH and has spoken at conferences at the state, national, and international level.
Thomas Eberle
Thomas Eberle PT, DPT is a native of Buffalo, New York where he completed his Master of Science, Physical Therapy in 1998 and immediately moved to south Florida to practice. Dr. Eberle completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy/Orthopedic Residency in 2000 and completed an Orthopedic Fellowship program for the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) in 2006, both through the Ola Grimsby Institute. Dr. Eberle works clinically at the Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute and is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine, teaching orthopedic physical therapy. He also teaches continuing education courses for his company, the Florida Institute of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FIOMPT). Dr. Eberle is the Director for the South East District of the FPTA and an active Fellow in the AAOMPT. He has published an orthopedic manual for the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic pathologies, is published in several medical journals, is certified in Kinematic Taping, and presents research and educational seminars nationally and internationally. He enjoys all kinds of sports, cooking, art, music, and traveling.
Alicia Emerson
Dr. Alicia Emerson is an Assistant Professor at High Point University. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, completing her training at the UIC's OMPT program. She has had extensive clinical experience working with complex and chronic conditions. Dr. Emerson's research centers on the functional implications in pain processing in complex patient presentations, as well as understanding the experience of marginalized patient populations.
Susan Falsone
Owner, Structure & Function Education Owner, Falsone Consulting Associate Professor, Athletic Training, A.T. Still University Previous Head of Athletic Training and Sports Performance, US Soccer Men's National Team Previous Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist, LA Dodges Previous Vice President of Performance Physical Therapy and Team Sports, Athletes' Performance (now EXOS) Treasurer, Sports Special Interest Group, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Current consultant to professional athletes and professional sport organizations Master of Science in Human Movement/ Concentration in Sports Medicine, UNC-Chapel Hill Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Daemen College Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy through the APTA Certified Athletic Trainer through the NATBOC Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist in the Spine through the IAOM-US Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, 200- Hour teacher training
Kyle Feldman
Kyle Feldman graduated from Shenandoah University 2014.He completed a residency through UVA/Virginia Orthopedic Manual Therapy Institute (VOMPTI) and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2016 and Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dr. Michelle Finnegan
Dr. Michelle Finnegan specializes in treating patients with orofacial pain, chronic pain and hypermobility. She is a senior instructor for the dry needling course series for Myopain Seminars. She is co-editor of the 3rd edition of the Travell & Simons Trigger Point Manual and a regular contributing co-author for a quarterly review column for the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies on myofascial pain literature. She also serves as a manuscript reviewer for several journals and is an active volunteer in the Federation State Boards of Physical Therapy.
Dr. Carla Franck
Dr. Carla Franck is the chief of staff education & development at Kepros Physical Therapy & Performance. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Carla graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa. Her post-graduate training includes the Creighton University Orthopedic Residency Program and the UIC Fellowship in OMPT. She assists in the DPT Program at the University of Iowa and is an instructor for Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. Her research includes exploring the parallels of expression of the chronic pain experience in patients and in art.
Jennifer Frerich
Jennifer Frerich PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is board certified in orthopedics and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists. She currently works for Results Physiotherapy in Houston as Clinical Quality Leader and serves as OPTIM Manual Therapy faculty and mentor. She received the APTA Emerging Leader in 2017 and enjoys serving as Texas Physical Therapy Association secretary and Delegate for ATPA House of Delegates.
Mary Beth Geiser PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, FAAOMPT
Dr. Mary Beth Geiser has been a practicing clinician for over 26 years, specializing in orthopedics, sports medicine, spine rehabilitation and chronic pain. She holds active adjunct faculty positions at Marquette University, Concordia University Wisconsin, & Concordia University-St. Paul Minnesota, and is affiliate faculty at Regis University. Dr. Geiser has instructed in multiple graduate level classes including spinal manipulation, orthopedics, and pain management. She has presented both nationally and locally across a variety of topics in physical therapy. Dr. Geiser is president and co-owner of SCORE Advantage LLC, a company which offers medical screenings, consulting services, orthopedic rehabilitation and educational opportunities.
Christina Gomez PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS
Christina is the Coordinator for the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. She is residency and fellowship-trained in orthopedic manual physical therapy. She is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of New Mexico. As a former high-level gymnast, Christina is interested in the athletic spine and its relationship with the lower extremity. She has spoken on local, state and national levels and is a member of AAOMPT and the Orthopedic, Sports, and Education sections of the APTA, and is a committee member on several local and national committees.
Angela Gordon PT, DSc, MPT, FAAOMPT, COMT, ATC, OCS
Angela T. Gordon PT, DSc, MPT, FAAOMPT, COMT, ATC, OCS has more than 16 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Dr. Gordon has published several articles and book chapters since 2013. Dr. Gordon has served as the lead PT for the Washington Nationals Baseball in 2005, 2010-2015. She has worked extensively with numerous professional and semi professional athletes. In 2016 Dr. Gordon co-founded a physical therapy private practice geared towards sports medicine and injury prevention.
Amanda Grant, DPT
Amanda Grant is the the Program Director for the Residency and Fellowship programs as USAHS. Amanda graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006. Shortly after, she earned her Manual Therapy Certification and became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. In 2010, she completed the Orthopaedic Fellowship program for the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) at USAHS and in 2015 became board certified in orthopaedics. Amanda provides pro-bono physical therapy care in her community for oncology and orthopaedic patients. She is the Treasurer for the Northern District of the FPTA and an active Fellow in AAOMPT, and current chair of the nominating committee.
Katherine Gwyn
Katherine Gwyn, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT Owner of Mondo Sports Therapy, a private outpatient physical therapy clinic in Austin, Texas that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of complex orthopedic cases.
Lauren Hendrix PT, DPT, SCS, FAAOMPT
Lauren is currently a faculty mentor for the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program and coordinates the lower extremity module. She is fellowship-trained in orthopedic manual therapy through Institute for Athlete Regeneration and is approved to sit for her Sports Clinical Specialist certification in March of 2018. Lauren completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in Houston, TX in 2015. She has been published in the Sports Medicine of International Open Journal with research surrounding lower extremity injury risk.
Craig Hensley, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Craig Hensley is Assistant Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University and is co-director of the Northwestern University-Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Orthopaedic Residency. He has several published works, is co-authoring the Medical Screening clinical practice guidelines, and has presented at the state, national, and international level. He has volunteered to work with the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams, Anidaso Health in Ghana, and at the Kenyatta Medical Training College in Kenya. Dr. Hensley’s interests include the use of video motion analysis in physical therapy practice and residency and fellowship training.
Richard Hubler DPT
Richard Hubler, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Richard completed his DPT from UMDNJ and Rutgers University in 2011 and his fellowship in orthopaedic manual physical therapy from Regis University in 2015. He is currently an instructor in the DPT program at Seton Hall University, teaching in the areas of therapeutic interventions, introduction to manual therapy, and diagnostic imaging. He is also a Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist at Kessler Rehabilitation Center and serves as faculty with the Select Medical Orthopaedic Residency Program. His research interests include orthopaedic physical therapy, active and adult learning, and clinical reasoning.
Nathan Hutting
Dr. Nathan Hutting is currently working as a researcher at the HAN University of Applied Sciences, research group Occupation & Health in The Netherlands. Nathan is also working as a physiotherapist and manual therapist in a private practice and is a board member of the Dutch Association for Manual Therapy and the Member Organisation delegate of the Netherlands in IFOMPT. His current research topics include musculoskeletal disorders, occupational health, pre-manipulative screening procedures, self-management and healthy living. Nathan has given many (inter)national presentations and chaired focused symposia at the IFOMPT conference in 2016 and the WCPT congress in 2017. Nathan will also be one of the focused symposia chairs and speakers at the WCPT congress in Geneva in 2019.
Alec Kay
Dr. Kay has almost 30 years of clinical experience treating orthopedic and neurologic populations, with a special interest in sports rehabilitation. He is a faculty member of the Ola Grimsby Institute teaching locally and internationally.
David Kempfert PT, ATC, OCS, SCS
Dr. David J. Kempfert has become a comprehensive clinical therapist with content expertise in orthopaedic, sports and manual rehabilitation. His diversity includes being a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist and athletic trainer. He is a Board-Certified Specialist in both Orthopaedic (OCS) and Sports (SCS) Physical Therapy, and has completed a fellowship in orthopaedic manual physical therapy, accredited through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). David Kempfert is a reviewer for the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and a selected member of the Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE) for the Sports Specialty Council. Currently he holds a full-time faculty appointment at the University of St. Augustine.
Kent Keyser PT, MS, OCS, ATC, COMT, FFCFMT, FAAOMPT
Kent Keyser received his BS in Physical Therapy and later a certification in Athletic Training from Cal State Northridge/UCLA, and a Masters Degree in Human Anatomy from the University of Oregon. He earned his OCS in 1995 and COMT in 1996. He is a graduate of the NAIOMT Fellowship Program, receiving his FAAOMPT in 1998. Kent is an instructor with the Institute of Physical Art and is a founder of the CFMT program. He is also a faculty member and examiner for NAIOMT. Kent was an instructor in the Department of Exercise Movement Science at the University of Oregon.
Pieter Kroon
Pieter Kroon is the Program Director for the Manual Therapy Institute, an APTA credentialed Manual Therapy Fellowship Program. He is an Assistant Professor at Texas State University. He is co-owner of Mondo Sports Therapy in Austin TX, an independently owned outpatient clinic specializing in the evaluation and treatment of endurance athletes
Tim Kruchowsky PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Timothy Kruchowsky is co-owner and Co-Program Director of the Manual Therapy Institute (MTI) . In addition to teaching 20 courses/year for MTI, Tim works full time in clinical practice with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. He is a graduate of the Cleveland State Physical Therapy program and completed his orthopaedic manual physical therapy fellowship training through the Gulf Coast Graduate Physical Therapy Institute under the direction of Mike Rogers. He then taught and mentored Fellows in that program for 18 years prior to founding MTI.
Michael Leal PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Leal is a physical therapist at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier CA. He has taught for various DPT programs, the tDPT program at Regis University, and the Residency/Fellowship programs for EIM. He received his tDPT degree and Manual Therapy Fellowship from Regis University, has co-authored several book chapters, an APTA Monograph, co-designed and taught a fellowship level pain science course and is currently a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy and Physiotherapy Research and Practice. He is interested in clinical reasoning and incorporation of the pain sciences into patient management.
Matthew Lee
Matt Lee, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Dr, Lee is the clinic director at Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab team, a private practice in Lexington, Kentucky. He is also involved in the Select Medical Orthopedic Residency program. Matt earned his tDPT from Regis University and is a graduate of the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship. His interests are in the development of skills to promote clinical reasoning and expertise. He has authorship and has presented his research and strategies for teaching and mentoring clinical reasoning at the national level.
Elaine Lonnemann PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Elaine Lonnemann is the program director of the transitional DPT program and continuing professional education instructor at the University of St. Augustine. She is a certified clinical specialist in Orthopedics and a fellow of AAOMPT. She has been a member of AAOMPT since 1991 serving on a variety of committees including Nominating, Conference & Education, IFOMPT Educational Standards and International Monitoring. She is the current President of AAOMPT, has served two terms as the Secretary and was the 2016 AAOMPT John McMillan Mennell Award recipient.
Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD
Adriaan earned both an undergraduate as well as a master’s degree in physiotherapy from the University of Stellenbosch in Cape Town, South Africa. He is an adjunct faculty member at St. Ambrose University and the University of Nevada Las Vegas, teaching pain science. Adriaan has taught throughout the US and internationally for 20 years at numerous national and international manual therapy, pain science and medical conferences. He is a Certified Spinal Manual Therapist, Certified Pain Specialist and has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles related to spinal disorders and pain science. Adriaan completed his Ph.D. on pain neuroscience education and is the Director of the Therapeutic Neuroscience Research Group – an independent collaborative initiative studying pain neuroscience. Adriaan is the Program Director of the Therapeutic Pain Specialist and Pain Science Fellowship post-graduate program for Evidence in Motion.
Jake Magel, PT, PhD, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Jake Magel completed his manual therapy fellowship training and received his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from the US Army-Baylor University Post-professional Doctoral Program in Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapy in 2001 and his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Utah in 2015. He is board certified in orthopaedic physical therapy and has held the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists executive positions of Vice-President, Secretary and Member-at-Large of the. His research interests center on the management of patients with low back pain and he has presented original research nationally and internationally. The research teams on which he has served have received the Stephen J. Rose Excellent in Research Award and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Excellence in Research Award.
Cody Mansfield
Cody is a physical therapist at Ohio State University Sports Medicine. He is both residency and fellowship trained in orthopedics and orthopedic manual physical therapy. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University and graduated from Chapman University in Orange, CA with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. He has published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, PT in Motion, Physiotherapy Theory & Practice and Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.
Sorcha Martin
Sorcha Martin earned her DPT at Boston University in 2004 and completed OMPT Fellowship training at IOMT in Woburn, MA in 2007. Sorcha is a senior physical therapist at BU Physical Therapy Center and an adjunct faculty member for the BU DPT program where she teaches a course on clinical medicine and serves as a teaching assistant for muscuoloskeletal lab courses. Sorcha is a Fellow in AAOMPT, a mentor in the BU OMPT Fellowship and the CCE at BUPTC.
Nathan Mayberry
Nathan Mayberry received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. His background in Kinesiology and passion for exercise was a motivating factor in his decision to join Physiofitness, an innovative physical therapy practice in Rockville, MD with a strong external focus exercise emphasis as part of manual physical therapy. Nathan is an assistant instructor in the dry needling courses of Myopain Seminars.
Stephen C.F. McDavitt PT, DPT, MS, FAAOMPT, FAPTA
Dr. Stephen McDavitt has practiced within outpatient orthopaedics for nearly 40 years. His clinical experience has included working with PTAs. Currently, Steve is completing his second term as President of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, APTA Inc. (AOPT). Dr. McDavitt’s previous service to the profession has also included completing two terms as a Director on the APTA Board of Directors, 2 terms as Chair of the Practice Affairs Committee for AAOMPT, one term as AAOMPT Vice President, 2 terms as Chair of the APTA Manipulation Task Force and 8 years as Chair of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice Committee. For more than 30 years, Steve has been involved with physical therapist practice outreach initiatives across advocacy, standards, education, legislation, payment and regulation in almost every state. Dr. McDavitt is privileged to have been awarded the AAOMPT John McMillan Mennell Service Award (2001), the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Paris Distinguished Service Award (2008), APTA Lucy Blair Service Award (2012) and acknowledgment as an APTA Catherine Worthingham Fellow (2016).
Mary Kate McDonnell
Mary Kate McDonnell PT, DPT, OCS is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Residencies and Fellowships in the Program of Physical Therapy at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from St. Louis University, Master of Health Science and Clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Washington University. She is an ELI Fellow. Her area of clinical research includes examination of musculoskeletal conditions. Her primary teaching responsibilities is content related to diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions. She is the program director of the Movement System Clinical Fellowship.
Jessica McManus
Jessica McManus earned her BS in PT from Northeastern University in 2000 and completed her OMPT Fellowship training at Boston University in 2015. She also completed manual therapy training with IOMT in Woburn, MA in 2003. Jessica is a PT with Professional Physical Therapy and serves as a teaching assistant for the lab portion of a DPT course on spinal disorders at BU and serves as a mentor for the BU OMPT Fellowship. She has spoken on the topic of pain science to several groups, including the APTA of MA Annual Conference and Manual Therapy SIG.
Myra Meekins PT, PhD(c), DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Myra Meekins graduated from Tennessee State University with a B.S. in P.T. and earned her D.P.T. degree at Regis University. She graduated from The Manual Therapy Institute’s fellowship program and achieved board certification as an orthopaedic clinical specialist. She also completed a fellowship in clinical movement science at Washington University. Myra is currently enrolled at Rocky Mountain University of Health professions as a Ph.D. student in the Orthopaedics and Sports Science program. Her research interests are analysis of movement system impairments, health disparity and clinical reasoning. She is an assistant professor at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dave Melchiorri, FAAOMPT
Dave Melchorri earned his DPT in 2013 from Boston University where he also completed OMPT Fellowship in 2015. He also completed additional manual physical therapy training at IOMPT in Woburn, MA. Dave is a Clinical Director and PT for Professional Physical Therapy and a teaching assistant for the lab portion of a DPT course on spinal disorders at BU. Dave also serves as a mentor for the BU OMPT Fellowship program and teaches a seminar on Evidence-Based Thoracic OMPT to 3rd year DPT students at BU.
Mark Milligan
Dr. Mark Milligan, PT, DPT, Cert TPS, Cert APHP OCS, FAAOMPT is an orthopedic manual therapist that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, both acute and chronic. He is a full-time clinician with Encompass Health and Founder of Revolution Human Health, a non-profit physical therapy network. He is adjunct faculty for the DPT programs at South College and University of St. Augustine. Mark has presented at numerous state and national. He is an active member of the TPTA, APTA, and AAOMPT and is currently Capital Area District Chair for the Texas Physical Therapy Association.
Paul Mintken PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Mintken is a Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his fellowship training in orthopedic manual therapy at Regis University. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists. He maintains an active research agenda investigating conservative care for musculoskeletal disorders as well as spinal and extremity manipulation. He has received research grants from the APTA and AAOMPT. He has multiple publications in 15 different peer-reviewed journals and has co-authored 3 eBooks and 7 book chapters. His awards include the Dorothy Baethke-Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching, the Rose Excellence in Research Award, the JOSPT Excellence in Research Award, the Chattanooga Research Award, and the Outstanding Physical Therapist Award for the State of Colorado. Dr. Mintken is also a lead clinician at Wardenburg Health Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Dr. Garrett Naze
Dr. Garrett Naze is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at High Point University. Having earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Marquette University, Dr. Naze went on to complete an orthopedic physical therapy residency program with UW-Health/Merriter Hospitals and the orthopedic manual physical therapy fellowship program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Naze has unique training, having served as the physical therapist in the interdisciplinary Orofacial Pain Clinic at the University of Kentucky, working with dentistry and clinical psychology to manage patients with complex, chronic pain conditions.
Toko Nguyen PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS
Toko Nguyen is the Program Director for the Institute for Athlete Regeneration, a post-professional Residency and Fellowship Program in Orthopedics, Sports, and Manual Therapy, and also serves as the Supervisor of Residency Programs for Houston Methodist Sugar Land Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics and Sports, Fellowship trained in Manual Therapy, Certified in Dry Needling, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Toko has extensive experience working with the athletic population including collegiate, amateur, professional, and Olympic athletes with an emphasis on the shoulder and knee. He is serves as the Rehabilitation Consultant for the University of Houston Baseball team. Toko works along side many prestigious names in the sports performance field and is one of the foremost experts in the treatment of the overhead athlete. He presents at the local, state, national, and international level on advanced topics in sports and manual therapy. He is a member of the APTA Orthopedic and Sports Section, Texas Physical Therapy Association, and AAOMPT. He is the President of the AAOMPT Sports Special Interest Group and Texas Legislative Representative for the APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section.
Lauren Nielsen PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Lauren (Clark) Nielsen is a licensed physical therapist who is currently employed in the Brooks Rehabilitation health system. Dr. Nielsen specializes in orthopaedic physical therapy with a focus on manual therapy and physical therapy for performing artists. Dr. Nielsen graduated from Arcadia University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Missouri State University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. She has completed advanced training in orthopaedics through the Brooks/UNF Orthopaedic Residency Program and recently completed the Brooks/UNF Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy.
Kenneth Olson PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Ken Olson is a private practitioner and adjunct faculty at Northern Illinois University. Dr Olson currently serves as President of IFOMPT and is a member of the AAOMPT practice affairs committee and the APTA Manipulation Workgroup. Additionally, he is a past president of the AAOMPT. Dr. Olson is a co-author of the APTA Manipulation Education Manual, the APTA Position on Thrust Joint Manipulation, and Physical Therapists and Direction of Mobilization/Manipulation Position Paper. He is also the author of the textbook titled: Manual Physical Therapy of the Spine published by Elsevier.
Jeevan Pandya PT, DPT, MHS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Jeevan Pandya PT, DPT, MHS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT is a physical therapist at St. Francis hospital sports Medicine clinic in Indianapolis, IN. He is an APTA board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS), a certified Maitland manual therapist (COMT), and a Regis University trained Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). He has been involved in teaching manual therapy class at University of Indianapolis. In addition, he has also presented at AAOMPT conference and won the "Overall Poster Presentation" award. Also, he has presented multiple times at CSM. He is very active in research and has published 2 peer-reviewed articles. At present, he is working on a couple of research projects with Dr.Josh Cleland. He is also an author of a couple chapter in different books.
Evan Petersen PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Evan Petersen is an Associate Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Physical Therapy where he teaches courses in Patient/Client Management and Clinical Reasoning. Prior to his appointment at UIW, he was the Graduate Program Director of the Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. He has been a licensed physical therapist since 1999 and has practiced in outpatient orthopaedic clinics in the United States and overseas in Egypt, Germany, and Afghanistan. He is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopaedics and a full fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Seth Peterson
Seth Peterson is a full-time clinician and the owner of The Motive, a private practice physical therapy clinic in Oro Valley, Arizona. He is a residency and fellowship-trained physical therapist and board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist. Seth also is the only physical therapist to have engaged in an informal fellowship with the Arizona Telemedicine Program. Seth maintains an adjunct faculty position at A.T. Still University, where he teaches concepts related to clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis. He has authored several papers relating to clinical reasoning and alternative healthcare delivery models.
Brian Power
Megan Pribyl
Megan Pribyl, PT, CMPT is an expert outpatient clinician in Olathe, KS. She treats a complex orthopedic and pelvic rehab caseload incorporating nourishment principles as standard practice. Megan graduated from Kansas State University with a dual-degree in Nutrition & Exercise Sciences - the first program of its kind in the nation - prior to graduating from the University of Colorado Medical School Physical Therapy Program. Later, she earned her manual therapy certification through NAIOMT. Megan passionately shares cutting-edge information about the interconnected nature of nutrition and physical therapy. She developed and teaches 2-day CEU courses for PT’s entitled “Nutrition Perspectives” nationwide.
Emilio "Louie" Puentedura, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Louie Puentedura is full time faculty in the Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Puentedura is a seasoned clinician, he completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (1980) and a Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy (1983) from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Since arriving in the USA, he completed a post-professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2005) at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, and a PhD in Physical Therapy (2011) at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Puentedura has been an ABPTS board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists for three decades. He completed 10 years on faculty as Assistant and then Associate Professor of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Dr. Puentedura has taught physical therapists and physical therapy students for more than 25 years and has published more than 60 scientific papers since 2010. Dr. Puentedura has received several awards including the Rose Excellence in Research Award from the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, the John Medeiros Award from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, and presentation awards at the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Conferences in 2012 and 2016. Follow Dr. Puentedura on Twitter and other social media @AussieLouie
Lawrence Ramiscal, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, COMT, FAAOMPT
Lawrence earned his BSPT from University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines in 1997 and his DPT from Chatham University in 2010. He earned his COMT through MAPS in 2003 and MTC through University of St. Augustine in 2006. He became an OCS in 2007 and renewed in 2017. He became an FAAOMPT through The Manual Therapy Institute in 2009. He has more than 2 decades of clinical experience in which 11 years as owner of a successful private practice. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at the DPT program and the newly appointed Orthopaedic Residency Program Director at Augusta University where he is also pursuing his PhD in Applied Health Sciences.
Jonathan Raymond
Jon Raymond earned his MSPT from Northeastern University in 2003 and completed OMPT Fellowship training at IOMPT in Woburn, MA in 2006 and became certified in dry needling in 2016. Jon is a senior physical therapist at BU Physical Therapy Center and a Fellow in AAOMPT. Jon serves as a faculty member in the BU OMPT Fellowship, a teaching assistant in the DPT program lab courses at BU, and a teaching assistant for IOMPT manual therapy continuing education program. Jon presented a poster at AAOMPT in 2017.
Rhett Roberson
Dr. Rhett Roberson is the Program Coordinator for Mercer University’s Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. He is also the owner of a private practice outpatient physical therapy company and founding partner of a PT education company and a PT non-profit company. He graduated from Georgia State University with a DPT and went on to complete an orthopaedic residency program and an orthopaedic manual physical therapy program at Mercer University. Dr. Roberson holds Board Certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Toni Roddey
Toni Roddey PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT is a professor at Texas Woman's University. Her interest are in Neck and lower back pain - clinical outcomes, residency-trained PT outcomes. She has presented at both the state and national level and has published in peer-reviewed journals in the area of shoulder and neck pain, outcome measures, patient compliance, and HEP effectiveness.
Michael Rogers
Michael Rogers has been a practicing physical therapist specializing in OMPT since 1975 and is one of the eight Founding Members of AAOMPT and is a former past president of AAOMPT. He has had the opportunity to study under and learn from some of the great leaders in the field of manual therapy including James Cyriax, John Mennell, Phil Greenman, Ola Grimsby, Freddy Kaltenborn, David Lamb, Richard Erhard and Laurie Hartman. In 1981-82 he completed a manual therapy residency program in Norway at the Sorlandets Fysikalske Institutt. He was the founder and the director of the Gulf Coast Graduate Physical Therapy Institute (AAOMPT Recognized Residency) from 1982-2002. During his career he has presented at national, state, and local conferences and has taught numerous courses in the USA and internationally. He has served as a consultant in the area of back injury prevention for numerous corporations and organizations that include Exxon, the Department of Defense, Mississippi Power Company, and Georgia Nuclear. Currently, he is in full time practice as a lead orthopedic physical therapist at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport outpatient clinic.
Alison Rushton
The Standards Committee of IFOMPT is a sub-committee of the Executive Committee and responsible for advising the Executive on educational issues and maintaining standards. The Standards Document is the guideline document which IFOMPT provides for groups of Manual Therapists who wish to seek membership of IFOMPT through the creation of postgraduate educational programs in OMPT. AAOMPT operationalizes the Standards Document through all of its educational programs. The Standards Committee is comprised of 7 members from a range of countries / continents who bring together a wealth of educational, clinical and research knowledge and experience to inform international standards.
Ronald Schenk
Ron Schenk PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, Dip. MDT is a Professor of Physical Therapy at Daemen College in Amherst, NY and is program director for the McKenzie Institute USA Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency and the McKenzie and Daemen OMPT Fellowship programs. Dr. Schenk received his BS and MS degrees from Ithaca College and his PhD from the University at Buffalo. Ron is a Fellow of the AAOMPT, and is a Diplomat in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. He has published and presented in relation to is his clinical practice with the Catholic Health System of Buffalo, NY.
Dr. Stephen Shaffer
Stephen M. Shaffer, PT, ScD, FAAOMPT is a full-time clinician and has managed patients with jaw and cervical spine disorders for over 14 years. In 2005 and 2009 he completed residency and fellowship training in orthopedics at the Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy in Woburn, Massachusetts and the University of Illinois at Chicago, respectively. In 2013, he completed academic doctoral training in orthopedics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Shaffer and his colleagues have authored multiple temporomandibular peer-reviewed papers and have presented at graduate programs as well as at local, state, national, and international venues.
Ellen Shanely
Dr. Shanley, PhD, PT, OCS, is a clinical research scientist for ATI and serves as the Director of Athletic Injury Research, Prevention, and Education for the South Carolina Center for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sciences. She also serves as faculty at the University of South Carolina in the School of Public Health, Clemson University School of Bioengineering and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions PhD program. She functions as Senior Faculty in an APTA credentialed sports residency and is a co-founder of the APTA credentialed upper extremity fellowship for ATI and the Kansas City Royals. She serves on the APTA orthopedic sections research committee and provides grant and abstract reviews for the APTA sports section. As a member of the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET), Shanley has served as the Education Chair and is the Societies President-Elect. Dr. Shanley has been awarded the APTA’s excellence in research award and ASSET’s Founders Award.
Marc Sickel
Marc Sickel, ATC, is a nationally recognized innovator in the field of exergaming, fitness, and special needs therapy, Marc Sickel founded Fitness for Health in 1989 to fulfill his dream of helping children and adults maximize their physical potential. Joining forces with Dr. Jan Dommerholt, he co-developed PhysioFitness, which we refer to as the future of physical therapy.
Daniel Sieczkiewicz
Daniel Sieczkiewicz earned his DPT in 2009 from Boston University where he also completed OMPT Fellowship training in 2015. He also completed additional MT training at the IOMPT in Woburn, MA. Dan is a Fellow in AAOMPT and serves as a mentor for the BU OMPT Fellowship program. Dan is a senior physical therapist at BU Physical Therapy Center and an adjunct faculty member for the BU DPT program where he teaches a functional anatomy course and serves as a teaching assistant for musculoskeletal lab courses.
Darrin Staloch PT, DPT, CSOMT, CSCS
Darrin is a 2005 graduate of Southwestern University and graduated from TWU- Houston in 2015 with his doctorate in physical therapy. He’s obtained is trained in dry needling through Synergistic Dry needling, has his CSCS through the NSCA, and is a fellow in training through The Institute of Athlete Regeneration. Darrin has also been published in the Sports Medicine of International Open Journal with research surrounding lower extremity injury risk. He currently serves as a residency faculty mentor to orthopedic, sports, and athletic training residents. His clinic interest are in rehab and return to sport following shoulder and knee injuries. When he isn’t busy with PT he enjoys barbecuing and the Minnesota Vikings.
Dana Tew
Dana Tew PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is the president and program director for OPTIM PT. He specializes in orthopaedic physical therapy. His experience includes clinical management of patients with both acute and chronic orthopedic injuries in the outpatient environment. His practice is focused on integration of manual therapy and exercise into a holistic, evidence-based and biopsychosocial approach to physical therapy treatment. He is a guest lecturer and has presented at multiple conferences. Dana earned his APTA Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and is also a Fellow, in the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists. He has served locally as PAC board member, as a Texas delegate, and nationally on the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Credentialing Council, Education Section, and Private Practice Section.
Charles Thigpen
Dr. Thigpen, PhD, PT, ATC, is a Clinical Research Scientist for ATI and Director of Observational Clinical Research in Orthopaedics with the Center for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sciences at the University of South Carolina. He holds adjunct appointments with Duke University Division of Physical Therapy, University of South Carolina Department of Physical Therapy, and Clemson University Bioengineering. He serves as a Senior Faculty and mentor in the APTA credentialed sports and orthopedic residency, and is a co-founder of the APTA credentialed upper extremity fellowship for ATI and the Kansas City Royals. Dr. Thigpen has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters related to prevention and treatment of shoulder pain. He has over 200 national and international podium research presentations, and numerous invited lectures as an expert in the management of shoulder pain.
Matthew Thomason PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CFMT, FFMT, FAAOMPT
Matthew is a native of South Carolina where he attended Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina. He is residency and fellowship trained, as well as certified with distinction, in Functional Manual Therapy through the Institute of Physical Art. Matthew is also trained in osteopathic technique and has certified through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. He is an instructor for several courses through the Institute of Physical Art and Comprehensive Manual Therapy Seminars, and is owner of www.manualtherapy.blog. Matthew currently practices in Chico, CA.
Stephanie Thurmond
Dr. Stephanie Thurmond is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Physical Therapy. She serves as the Year 1 curriculum coordinator and teaches primarily orthopedic content to first-year physical therapy students. Additionally, she is the Director of the Post-Professional DPT Program at UIW. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Hardin-Simmons University in 2002 and her Doctorate of Science from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in 2011. She has primarily worked as a clinician in outpatient orthopedics and entered academia in 2013.
Phil Toal
Dr. Toal is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo, graduating with a doctor of physical therapy degree. He has completed his Orthopaedic Residency and Fellowship in Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapy at the Institute of Therapeutic Science (ITS). Dr. Toal is board certified in orthopaedic physical therapy, is certified in orthopaedic and manual physical therapy, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists and is a certified clinical instructor. He is the Program Director for the Cleveland Clinic’s Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency. He serves as adjunct faculty at ITS and in Cleveland State University’s DPT program.
Kayla Van Der Weerd SPT
I am currently a third year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduation, I hope to continue my work as a physical therapist in the acute or outpatient setting with a focus on neurological and complex medical diagnoses. Throughout my graduate school career, I have continued to have an interest in the regional interdependence model and how it effects various systems and aspects of care for many diagnoses. This interest helped me to complete my capstone research project under the direction of a faculty member.
Nichole Volstad PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Nichole received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami and completed her Orthopedic Residency from Houston Methodist Sugar Land. Nichole is a former NCAA Division 1 soccer player and completed a sport focused manual fellowship with the Institute of Athlete Regeneration. Her research and presentations focus on the biomechanics of kicking, return to sport predictors for Division 1 female collegiate athletes and use of Buffalo Protocol following concussion.
Matthew Vraa PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT, CMTPT
Matt Walk
Dr. Matt Walk is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Physical Therapy where he teaches Clinical Reasoning courses. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Walk practiced in large urban public health systems in both Houston and San Antonio. His clinical experience aligns with his research interests of clinical reasoning, manual therapy, and interprofessional models of care. He has published several-peer reviewed articles and lectured both nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Walk is also active with the Clinical Reasoning Consortium of APTA's Education Section where he is involved with a task force to develop educational competencies in clinical reasoning.
Mark Wilhelm
Mark Wilhelm, PT, DPT is a PT faculty member at Walsh University where he teaches within the musculoskeletal and research sequences as well as surface anatomy. He is currently working on finishing his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Mark has published a number of peer-reviewed articles and authored two book chapters on various orthopedic related topics. Additionally, Mark volunteers his time at the Hartville Migrant Center, providing physical therapy care to underserved migrant workers.
Kelli Wilson
Kelli Wilson resides in Texas where she completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman's University. She specializes in orthopedic and female/male pelvic pain conditions. She co-owns Alcove Education which provides continuing education courses concerning pelvic pain diagnoses to physical therapists and physicians She completed her fellowship and Orthopedic certification specialty within the same year of having her first child! She is a mentor for the Institute for Athletic Regeneration, a sports and orthopedic manual physical therapy fellowship program. She is currently the Director for Growth and Development for Integrity Rehab in the Killeen, Texas region and Clinic Director in Copperas Cove, Texas. She works with a dynamic population and specializes in treatment for chronic pelvic pain and disorders encompassing the total body, while still being the lead PT for the Copperas Cove High School athletics program. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Section of Women's Health (SOWH) and Orthopedic Section, International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS), and American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Jeremy Zigler SPT
Patricia Zorn
Patricia Zorn PT, DPT, MAppSci (MT), FAAOMPT has been in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri for 17 years. She received her B.S. in P.T. from Maryville University and is fellowship trained in manual therapy from Kaiser Permanente Northern California Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program in 1987. Patty received her Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 1995 and her DPT at EIM post-professional program with an emphasis in Executive Private Practice Management. She has taught Manual Therapy integration with Movement Science at Washington University for 15 years and in multiple fellowship programs.