Kyle Adams, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Kyle Adams, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT Dr. Adams is a Therapeutic Pain Specialist with 25 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopaedics. He has served as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy program since 2017, where he teaches orthopaedic examination, manual therapy, and pain neuroscience education. Dr. Adams integrates extensive clinical expertise with advanced OMPT training to enhance entry-level and post-professional physical therapist education and to promote high-quality, evidence-informed care for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions.
Tobi Baldwin, PT, DPT, EdD, FAAOMPT
Dr. Tobi Baldwin has over 20 years of experience in physical therapy education as a professor and administrator. Currently, she is an associate professor and program director ine the developing DPT program at South College - Pittsburgh. She has presented nationally and published on the topics of clinical reasoning, curriculum development, and formative assessment. Dr. Baldwin received her physical therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She also holds a master’s degree in exercise science from California University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate in education from Walden University. Dr. Baldwin is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy.
Cody Ballay, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Cody Ballay PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is a physical therapist at Duke Health and co-coordinator for Duke’s Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship. Cody practices at the Duke Health Cary Sports clinic and sees a variety of conservative and postoperative orthopedic and sports conditions. He completed DPT and residency training in orthopedics at The Ohio State University, graduating in 2021 and 2022, respectively, prior to completing Duke’s Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship in 2024. He is also a teaching assistant in Duke University’s DPT program and has clinical interests in treatment of spine conditions and postoperative shoulder and knee rehabilitation.
Laura Baum, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Lara Baum is an affiliate faculty member for the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program. She assists in multiple courses, including the Musculoskeletal track and Advanced Manual Therapy, and is course coordinator for Examination and Evaluation. She is a clinical faculty member for the CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center Orthopaedic Residency Program. Dr. Baum is a Fellow and is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopaedics. She practices full-time at CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center in Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Baum has lectured locally, regionally, and nationally, and especially enjoys educating conference attendees in advanced Clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills.
Rachel Bergen, PT, DPT
Rachel Bergen PT, DPT earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from California Polytechnic State University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Creighton University in Omaha. During her time at Creighton, she worked with sports teams on return-to-sport training and research testing. She completed an Orthopedic Residency at Northwestern University and is currently pursuing a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Dr. Bergen has presented previous Platforms at CSM, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based care. Her current orthopedic work focuses on advance orthopedics and chronic pain. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and helping them reach their highest potential.
Todd Bourgeois, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, PhD
Dr. Bourgeois brings over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 15 years in professional education. His work integrates orthopedic manual therapy, health psychology, and performance-based rehabilitation to help clinicians develop practical, adaptable treatment strategies. As an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, his teaching emphasizes clinical reasoning, hands-on skill development, and applying evidence within real-world patient care.
Caitlyn Boyko, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT
Caitlin Boyko is an orthopedic physical therapist and educator. She is the Director of Clinical Education at Kean University’s Department of Physical Therapy. Her research is centered around integrating technology into clinical education and evidence-based orthopedic practice. A Rutgers DPT graduate, she completed Regis University’s OMPT Fellowship in 2024, and actively practices in New Jersey. Most recently, she was elected to the AAOMPT’s Academic and Clinical Faculty SIG’s nominating committee, and serves as co-chair of the PR committee for the NY/NJ Clinical Education Consortium.
Jonathan Bray, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, FAAOMPT
Jonathan received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Quinnipiac University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Utica College. He has completed his Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy with MTI and is recognized as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Jonathan completed his Doctorate in Education with a concentration in organizational leadership from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Jonathan is the Associate Program Director and an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Miami campus.
Christina Cuka, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Christina Cuka PT, DPT, DSc, is an assistant professor and core faculty member in the DPT program at Hawai’i Pacific University. She teaches Human Anatomy and Musculoskeletal. During her 20+ years of practice, Dr. Cuka worked in the outpatient orthopedic setting, treating musculoskeletal disorders. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She is certified in manual therapy, trigger point dry needling, and scoliosis. Dr. Cuka has presented at state and national conferences on teaching and learning, the cervical spine, and scoliosis.
Brianna DeBiasi, OCS, FAAOMPT
Brianna DeBiasi, PT, DPT, is a Board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapists based in Chicago, Illinois. She serves as a staff physical therapist with Northwestern Medicine. Dr. DeBiasi completed her Fellowship training at Northwestern University after earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is an active educator, presenter in both Northwestern University’s Orthopedic Residency and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship. Her clinical and academic work focuses on advanced orthopaedic care, complex patient presentations with a focus in persistent pain, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and dysautonomia.
Thomas Denninger, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Tom serves as Vice President of Clinical Development at ATI where he oversees ATI’s post-professional education programs, research initiatives, and clinical development throughout the organization. He is the Executive Director of the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA) a research not for profit.
Brent Denny, PT, ScD, FAAOMPT
Brent earned his entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in 2011. His practiced outpatient orthopedics in the Texas hill country from (2011-2021), New Hampshire (2022), and Alaska (2022). He certified in orthopedic manual therapy through the International Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine (IAOM-US) in upper spine (2014), lower spine (2015), lower extremity (2017), and upper extremity (2020). He completed his fellowship in manual in 2021. He achieved his terminal Doctor of Science (ScD) in Physical Therapy in 2018 through TTUHSC. He joined the University of St. Augustine as core faculty in 2022.
Michelle Dolphin, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Michelle Dolphin, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT Dr. Dolphin is Associate Director and Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Dolphin’s teaching, clinical practice, and scholarship emphasize clinical reasoning, dancer health, and manual therapy. Dr. Dolphin leads a college- wide faculty mentoring program in her role as Assistant Dean. Her current scholarship focuses on development and refinement of a formative assessment tool for manual therapy education and physical therapy best practices for persistent pain.
Megan Donaldson, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT
Dr. Megan Donaldson, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, is an accomplished academic leader, clinician, and researcher with 24+ years of experience. She serves as Chair of Rehabilitation Sciences and Director of the DPT Division at the Medical University of South Carolina. A founding DPT Program Director at Tufts University, she has launched multiple hybrid DPT and OTD programs and led accreditation, innovation, and multimillion-dollar operations. Nationally, she is President of AAOMPT, representing the U.S. internationally. Her scholarship spans musculoskeletal care and education, with extensive publications and global presentations, alongside a sustained commitment to improving access to care.
Alisa Drapeaux, PhD, DPT, ATC
Alisa Drapeaux PhD, ATC, LAT is an Associate Professor of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Des Moines University, where she primarily teaches within the orthopedic curriculum and diagnostic imaging. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of Iowa and conferred her PhD in Education from Drake University. Dr. Drapeaux has 21 years of experience as an orthopedic physical therapist with treating a variety of ages and pathological conditions, in addition to managing several outpatient orthopedic practices. Within her 20 years of practice, Dr. Drapeaux served in the capacity as clinic director and multi-site manager, which involved the management of employees, marketing strategist, and managing the clinic(s) operating expenses and revenue. Dr. Drapeaux’s research has focused on patient reported outcomes, emergency medicine, and hip-spine mechanics. As a primary investigator of several published and ongoing, longitudinal studies, she has an active role in providing evidence on the outcomes of patient experience and treatment options for hip-spine pathology. Dr. Drapeaux is still involved in patient care with a strong manual therapy treatment approach at an orthopedic clinic. Post-graduate training (continuing education) has focused on manual therapy, hip pathology, and diagnostic imaging.
Ashley Duer, PT, DPT, SCS, FAAOMPT
Ashley is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Kinesiology and a double minor in Psychology and Medical Sciences (2019). She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (2022). She is a Sports Certified Specialist and completed the Advanced Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice, Research, and Education fellowship at Northwestern University in 2025. She is a retired volleyball player, but enjoy spending her free time outside hiking with her dog, exploring new countries, and finding any way possible to spend more time with family and friends.
Justin Dunaway, PT, DPT
Justin Dunaway, PT, DPT, is an Assistant Professor in the South College School of Physical Therapy. A graduate of Youngstown State University (2010), he specializes in spine pain, headaches, and persistent pain management. He teaches postgraduate courses in spinal manipulation and persistent pain for the Institute of Clinical Excellence. Dr. Dunaway is co-founder and president of STAND: The Haiti Project and received the APTA Humanitarian Award in 2020 for advancing sustainable rehabilitative care in Haiti.
Lt Col Kyle East, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Lt Col East is currently the Flight Commander of Operating Location-Foxtrot (OL-F) at the United States Air Force Academy, Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron and faculty at the USAF Physical Therapy Operational Readiness Fellowship. Lt Col East directs three full-time faculty members and two enlisted members; in addition he coordinates with five adjunct faculty members. His current role provides advanced education and training to Air Force Active-Duty Physical Therapist in preparation for embedded assignments within tactical operational units across the Air Force. Lt Col East also serves as the Special Warfare Functional Advisor to the Physical Therapy career field.
Kim Ennis, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Kim Ennis, PT, DPT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT, is an orthopedic physical therapist and Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Missouri State University. She has over 13 years of clinical experience specializing in orthopedic and spinal conditions. She earned her Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2022. Dr. Ennis teaches orthopedic and advanced manual therapy coursework and serves as faculty for the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research and postgraduate manual therapy education.
Stacy Fancher, PT, MS, FAAOMPT
Stacy graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Kinesiology before earning her MS in physical therapy from Southwest Texas State University in 1999. She completed her fellowship training through The Manual Therapy Institute in 2002. In 2003 she became a primary faculty member with The Manual Therapy Institute and continues in that role today. She served on faculty at Texas State University on the orthopedic team from 2004-2006, 2006-2008, and as a guest lecturer until 2014. She has worked in various orthopedic physical therapy clinics, as well as in home health, for the past 26 years and is currently working at Goodall Witcher Hospital in outpatient orthopedics. Her passion lies in practicing in the rural setting where she is most at home having been raised on a working cattle ranch and horse training operation in Texas.
Kyle Feldman, PT DPT OCS CSCS FAAOMPT
Dr Kyle Feldman is the National Director of ReEnvision Physical Therapy which as a company focused on improving the access and quality of physical therapy care. He also owns education and consulting company, WE ARE Physiotherapy. He teaches at his alma mater, Shenandoah University, faculty in the VOMPTI Orthopedic Residency program, injury prevention specialist with O2X, and mentors physical therapy students, residents, and fellows. He enjoys treating challenging patients with a focus on chronic pain, athletes, headaches, and spine pain. He has mentored and taught therapists all over the world including Kenya, Ghana, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Haiti. He completed his orthopedic residency with UVA/Virginia Orthopedic Manual Therapy- VOMPTI (OCS) in 2015, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in 2016, and completed his Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT) with UIC in 2017.
Joanna Fisher, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Joanna Fisher graduated from University of Connecticut with her doctorate of physical therapy in 2016. She achieved her OSC in 2019 and completed her manual therapy fellowship through the Manual Therapy Institute in 2020. She has advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation through Herman and Wallace, including pelvic floor dry needling. She opened her own physical therapy practice in 2023 where she treats everything from concussion to pelvic floor dysfunction. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 year old son, as well as horseback riding and reality tv.
Diana Garrett, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CLT, CSCS
Diana earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California and furthered her expertise through obtaining her Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist certification in lymphedema management. Diana was recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 2023. Currently, at Providence Saint John's Health Center Diana specializes in oncology rehabilitation and orthopedics and leads a physical therapy team to provide integrative services for women across the healthcare continuum, including pregnancy and post-partum, pelvic floor therapy, osteoporosis, and cancer survivorship.
Amanda Grant, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CLT, FAAOMPT, Cert. DN
Dr. Amanda Grant has practiced clinically in the outpatient orthopedic setting for the past 19 years specializing in orthopaedics and oncology. She has presented nationally on the topics of problem solving and critical thinking as it relates kinetic chain dysfunctions as well as differential diagnosis and clinical management of lymphedema. Dr. Grant earned her degree in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and is an Orthopaedic Certified Specialist as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy.
David Griswold, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
David Griswold, PT, DPT, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at MUSC who is known for clinical expertise in orthopedic manual therapy and integrative dry needling. He earned his DPT from Youngstown State University and his PhD in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Griswold holds multiple nationally recognized manual therapy certifications and has over 15 years of teaching and clinical experience. His research focuses on neurophysiological mechanisms and outcomes of manual therapy and dry needling, with more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and national presentations. He is a senior instructor in dry needling education and contributes to national competency standards.
Josh Halfpap, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Josh Halfpap is an Assistant Clinical Professor, and Director of Clinical Education in the Bowling Green State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. He received both his Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Science in Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy degrees from the U.S. Army-Baylor University Graduate Program. He is an ABPTS Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists. His research interests include orthopedics, direct access, manual therapies, clinical reasoning, and clinical education.
John Heick, PT, PhD
John Heick is a tenured Professor at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Dr. Heick received his Ph.D. in 2015 from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Orthopaedic and Sports Science. John is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in orthopaedics, neurology, and sports. John was awarded the James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedics Physical Therapy Award by the Academy of Orthopaedics in 2021, the Lucy Blair Service Award by the APTA in 2021, and the Dorothy Baethke-Eleanor Carlin Excellence in Academic Teaching award by the APTA in 2023.
Richard Hills, D.C., P.T., FAAOMPT
Dr. Hills started his career in 1980 as an Athletic Trainer in Sacramento California, and has 3 years of training and experience with athletic injury treatment and managment prior to acceptance to Physical Therapy school at California State University, Fresno where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1985. Following Physical Therapy School, he attended PNF residency training at the world renown Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center (KFRC) and was invited to join the Physical Therapy clinical and residency teaching staff at KFRC. After 1 year on staff, Dr. Hills applied to the Folsom Physical Therapy long term Orthopedic Manual Therapy training program and was accepted, whereby he completed 2 years of training which lead to Fellowship status with the AAOMPT. After 5 years of practice as a Physical Therapist, Dr. Hills applied to and attended Chiropractic School at Northwestern Health Science University (NWHSU) in Minneapolis Minnesota, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1993. Following graduation, he returning to California and opened a private practice and also was added to the staff at Folsom Physical Therapy. An offer then came from NWHSU to return to Minneapolis and direct the University based Rehabilitation Clinic, which he accepted. Dr. Hills was a member of the clinical educational staff for the highly successful "Rehab Center" for 8 years at HWHSU prior to returning to private practice in 2004 in Minneapolis. He has been in private practice since then and now currently Founder and President of the Institute for Orthopedics & Chiropractic which currently has on staff 5 Physical Therapy providers, 5 Chiropractic providers and also offers Massage therapy, Functional Medicine, and Fitness Training. Dr. Hills enjoys training and running Marathons, biking, fitness and spending time with his wife Sophia supporting her in Ironman Triathlon training and competition.
Tarang Jain, PT, DPT, PhD, CKTP, CEEAA
Tarang K. Jain, PT, DPT, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at Idaho State University, where he also serves as Program Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. His work focuses on advanced clinical reasoning, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and responsible integration of emerging technologies into physical therapy practice. Dr. Jain is actively involved in leadership within physical therapy education and research and mentors clinicians and students in scholarly development, innovation, and evidence informed practice.
Gary Kearns, PT, DSc, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Gary is a 2002 graduate from the Texas Tech University Health SciencesCenter (TTUHSC) where he earned his Masters in Physical Therapy. He began hismanual therapy training with the North American Institute for Orthopaedic ManualTherapy (NAIOMT) in 2005, becoming a Certified Orthopaedic ManipulativeTherapists (COMT) in 2010. Graduating from the NAIOMT Fellowship Program, hewas recognized as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic ManualPhysical Therapists (FAAOMPT) in 2010. Additionally, he is a Board CertifiedOrthopaedic Specialist (OCS). He graduated with his Doctor of Science (ScD) inPhysical Therapy through TTUHSC in 2015 and is currently an Assistant Professor inthe Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at TTUHSC where he teaches Musculoskeletal PT Practice, History & Systems Screening and Differential Diagnosis.Additionally he is the faculty liaison for the Student Orthopaedic Manual PhysicalTherapy Association (SOMPTA), the AAOMPT Local sSIG. His research interestsrevolve around accuracy and safety of dry needling, clinical reasoning and manual therapy mechanism.
David Kempfert, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
David J. Kempfert is a physical therapist specializing in orthopaedics, sports, and manual rehabilitation, with an emphasis on lower extremity mechanics, particularly the foot/ankle’s role in the kinetic chain. Fellowship-trained through AAOMPT and board-certified in orthopaedics and sports, he has contributed to committees within APTA, AOPT, and AAOMPT. David earned his PhD in 2022, with a research agenda focused on adaptive/maladaptive changes in soft tissue following injury/rehabilitation. His extensive clinical experience spans all levels, from youth to professional athletes. He has presented at national and international conferences and is committed to advancing evidence-based rehabilitation through clinical practice and research.
Damian Keter, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
Damian Keter, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, is a clinician-scientist at the Cleveland VA Medical Center specializing in orthopaedic and pain-focused rehabilitation. Board-certified in orthopaedics, he integrates manual therapy, dry needling, and pain science into veteran-centered care. His PhD research examined person-centered manual therapy and pain phenotyping to better individualize treatment. Dr. Keter has authored more than 15 peer-reviewed publications and presents nationally on manual therapy mechanisms and chronic pain. He also serves as faculty and mentor within the VA Orthopaedic Residency program, advancing clinical education and research translation in rehabilitation practice.
Pam Kikillus
Pam Kikillus is an orthopedic manual physical therapist. She practices PT for Olympic Sports and Spine in the Seattle/Tacoma area. In addition to clinical practice, she teaches at Green River College and the University of Puget Sound. She is a faculty member with Aspire OMT, teaching continuing education and manual therapy certification courses. She earned her Doctorate of Science degree from the University of Indianapolis. She is board-certified in orthopedic physical therapy, is a certified hand therapist, and is a fellow of AAOMT. She currently sits as the ABPTS Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist board member.
Wil Kolb, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Wil Kolb, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT Dr. Kolb is an Associate Professor in the Radford University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. He brings over twenty-five years of clinical practice and more than a decade of teaching experience. He has served AAOMPT as past president of the ACF-SIG and currently contributes to the CBE Taskforce. Dr. Kolb recently completed his DHSc with a focus on developing assessment criteria for thrust joint manipulation. His grant-funded research centers on assessment development for teaching psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning for patients with persistent pain.
Caitlin Kothe, PT, DPT, MS, OCS
Caitlin Kothe, PT, DPT, OCS, earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where she trained in the Movement System Impairment approach. Dr. Kothe practices at Tennessee Sports Medicine Group with emphasis on chronic pain management and performing artists. She became board-certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in 2022 and serves as Director of Student Affairs and Assistant Professor at South College in Knoxville, TN.
Pieter Kroon, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Pieter graduated from the Haagsche Academie voor Fysiotherapie in the Hague, the Netherlands, in 1986. He completed his manual therapy fellowship training at Gulf Coast Graduate Physical Therapy Institute in 1992. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He started the Manual Therapy Institute in 1998, together with Tim Kruchowsky, where he functions as senior faculty and Program Director. He is a co-owner of Mondo Sports Therapy in Austin, TX.
Elizabeth Lane, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, CF-L2
Dr. Elizabeth Lane has practiced outpatient orthopedics since 2009 and taught post-professional continuing education since 2013. She earned her DPT at the Medical College of Georgia, completed an orthopaedic residency, is OCS, and is a Fellow of AAOMPT (FAAOMPT). She completed her PhD at the University of Utah in 2020 under Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA, focused on pain neuroscience education in chronic spinal pain. Dr. Lane is research faculty at the University of Utah, has published on chronic pain and telehealth, received the APTA Rose Excellence in Research Award (2022), and is a CSCS, CF-L2, gym owner, and part-time cash-based clinician.
Abraham Lieberman, PT, DPT, NCS, FAAOMPT, LP, CM
Dr. Abraham I. Lieberman, PT, DPT, NCS, FAAOMPT, LP, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic manual physical therapist and board-certified neurological clinical specialist licensed in TX, CO, and AZ. He serves as Clinical Director of a multidisciplinary outpatient practice and integrates rehabilitation services within behavioral health settings. He applies his Texas-approved continuing education program in rehabilitation and pain science to complex orthopaedic, neurological, and oncologic populations to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction. Outside of clinical practice, he serves as a Certified Mohel and volunteer licensed paramedic and is advancing integration of PT services within the emergency department setting in Houston
Cameron MacDonald, PT, DPT, GCS, OCS, FAAOMPT, PhD
Dr MacDonald is an Associate Professor at Regis University, Chair of the Department of Post-Professional Studies overseeing the Residency and Fellowships in Orthopaedics and Manual Therapy, having trained over 50 residents and 250 fellows-in-training to date. Dr Macdonald is the immediate Past President of the Program Directors SIG for AAOMPT, the current Chair of the Council Advisory Committee for ACOMPTE and served for 16 years in the APTA House of Delegates, including serving as Chief Delegate and being President of the Colorado Chapter of the APTA for 6 years. He has published over 25 papers and presented over 100 posters/platforms/papers including multiple international presentations. He has 30+ years clinical practice experience and has served on multiple national boards and councils to support physical therapist practice. Dr MacDonald is a Fellow of AAOMPT, and a board-certified clinician under ABPTS in Orthopaedics and Geriatrics. He originally trained as a physiotherapist in Australia and completed Doctoral studies in the USA. He obtained a PhD at the University of Newcastle, Australia, focused on the historical development of manual therapy across professions, with multiple disseminated papers. He has additional ongoing research on the clinical effects of dry needling, and regional orthopaedic management including the hip, spine, shoulder, and foot/ankle. He has received multiple national research awards from APTA, AAOMPT and other organizations, and received the Kaltenborn “Teach I Must” award for excellence in OMPT education from AAOMPT in 2023.
Garrett Mandel, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, PhD
Dr. Mandel brings over 13 years of clinical experience and more than a decade in professional education. His background in orthopedic manual therapy combined with a PhD in Health and Human Performance helps patients integrate physical impairments and performance-rehabilitation to optimize function. This skillset has been adapted to offer support to clinicians through the development of high-level clinical reasoning. His teaching style emphasizes clinical reasoning through the use of real patient examples, advancement of hands-on skills for evaluative and treatment purposes, and combining the pillars of best evidence with clinical expertise and patient perceptions.
Cody Mansfield, AT, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Cody Mansfield, AT, PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT, is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. A physical therapist with 12 years of clinical experience, he is a board‑certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He previously served as Director of The Ohio State University Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, where he led curriculum development, clinical mentoring, and fellow advancement in evidence‑based manual therapy practice. Has taught both in the Ohio State DPT program and Athletic training Masters program. Dr. Mansfield has authored numerous publications in leading journals, including the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Journal & Rehabilitation, Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, Gait & Posture, PT in Sport, JOSPT Cases, Musculoskeletal Care, and Physiotherapy Theory & Practice.
Tyrees Marcy, PT, DPT, PhD (ABD), OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, CSCS, CDNS, OHCP, LJLCP
Tyrees Marcy, PT, DPT, PhD (ABD), OCS, FAAOMPT, is from the Pacific Northwest and works at OSS Therapy. She is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento; Curtin University in Perth, Australia; and A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ, and is currently completing her Ph.D. Concordia University Chicago in Health and Human Performance. She is a fellowship graduate of NAIOMT and currently serves as a Clinical Fellowship Instructor for Aspire OMT’s Fellowship program and OSS Therapy’s Residency and Fellowship programs. She holds certifications in dry needling, strength and conditioning, occupational health, and Connect Therapy and the Thoracic Ring framework.
Sean McBride, PT, PhD, OCS
Dr. McBride is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Student Affairs in the Hybrid DPT Program at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. McBride serves on the Conference Committee for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is a member of the McKenzie Institute Research Task Force and is board-certified as a clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy.
Amy McDevitt, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Amy McDevitt, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, is an Associate Professor and Section Director of Curriculum in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She practices orthopaedic physical therapy at University of Colorado Health, specializing in manual therapy, regional interdependence, shoulder pain, and clinical reasoning. Board-certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Dr. McDevitt has an extensive publication record and national presentations. She leads musculoskeletal education, mentors DPT students, and advances clinical research to improve both patient care and physical therapy education.
Lt Col Brandon Morgan, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Lt Col Morgan is the Program Director, USAF Physical Therapy Operational Readiness Fellowship, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. Lt Col Morgan leads ten full-time and adjunct faculty members, providing advanced education and training to USAF Active-Duty Physical Therapists in preparation for embedded assignments within operational units across the Air Force. The Fellowship graduates three to six personnel annually and has placed 21 graduates into SW positions. Lt Col Morgan also serves as the Force Development Chair (P7), advising the Physical Therapy Consultant to the Surgeon General on USAF Physical Therapy Education and Training, Deployment Readiness, Officer Development, and Health Professions Educational Requirement programs.
Jacqueline Oates, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Jacqueline Oates, DPT, FAAOMPT, with 10 years of experience specializing in orthopedics, performance care and pelvic floor health. Earned a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Stonehill College, competed in cross country, and a DPT from Northeastern University in 2016. She completed her orthopedic manual therapy fellowship through the Manual Therapy Institute. Additional certifications include dry needling, Complete Concussion Management, and Herman & Wallace Level 1 Pelvic Floor. She coaches Adaptive Fitness for adolescents and adults with autism and other disabilities through The SPOT. Outside the clinic, she enjoys traveling, historical documentaries, hiking with her Belgian Malinois, Talon, and German Shepherd, Scout.
Cheryl Obregon, PT, DPT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Cheryl Obregon is an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Bowling Green State University. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedics and a 2022 graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center's Doctor of Science program. Dr. Obregon practices as an outpatient physical therapist for The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group and owns Endurance Physical Therapy & Wellness specializing in treating running athletes. Dr. Obregon’s research interests include two-dimensional running analysis, running gait retraining, prevention of RED-S, wearable technology, and pain science.
Katie O'Bright, PT, DPT, OCS
Owner of Redefine Health Education, Dr. Katie O'Bright PT, DPT, OCS is an educator, advocate and leader in primary care PT. Dr. O'Bright led the primary care PT consensus definition workgroup, was actively involved in the ABPTS primary care specialization, and hosts The Primary Care PT Podcast. Related to this topic, Dr. O'Bright herself has POTS.
William O'Grady, PT, DPT, MA, OCS(E), FAAOMPT, FAPTA
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Genevieve Owen, PT, DPT
Geni Owen PT, DPT earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She currently works as a staff physical therapist at Northwestern Medicine. She completed continuing education from the American Institute of Balance to treat vestibular and concussion patients. Her current clinical work focuses on orthopedic cases, complex patient presentations, hypermobility, dysautonomia, and vestibular cases
Catherine Patla, PT,DHSc,FAPTA,OCS,FAAOMPT,MTC
Catherine Patla has been involved in PT education both at pre and post professional levels since 1978. Catherine participates part time in clinical work and acts as an instructor and developer of courses with Paris & Patla Institute for post professional education. She resides in St. Augustine Florida and is active in the Florida APTA as a delegate to the House of Delegates. Catherine has presented at numerous AAOMPT conferences and is recognized for her publications on clinical reasoning and extremity clinical applications. Catherine presently serves as president of FOMPT and is a site reviewer for ACOMPTE.
Evan Petersen, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Evan Petersen is the Director of Research and Faculty Development and Associate Professor at the Bowling Green State University School of Physical and Occupational Therapy. He is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He received the Rose Excellence in Research Award from the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2021. He has presented at numerous national and international physical therapy conferences on the topics of clinical reasoning, patient/client management, and differential diagnosis. Dr. Petersen received a Doctor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Baylor University. He holds a master’s degree in physical therapy from Baylor University and a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Brigham Young University.
Emilio Puentedura, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Emilio “Louie” Puentedura, PT, DPT, PhD, is a Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Baylor University. He completed his entry-level physical therapy training in 1980 and a Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy in 1983 in Melbourne, Australia, followed by a post-professional DPT at Northern Arizona University and a PhD from Nova Southeastern University. After 27 years in spine care practice in Australia and Arizona, and 10 years on faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he joined Baylor as a full professor. Dr. Puentedura has published over 100 scientific papers and is a two-time recipient of the Rose Excellence in Research Award from the APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, as well as the John Medeiros Award from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.
Andreas Remis, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, CSPS, FAAOMPT
Andréas Remis is a board-certified Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapist within the Duke University Health System. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (2022). He completed Orthopedic Residency training at the Mayo Clinic (2023), followed by Spine Fellowship training at the University of Southern California (2024), and Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship training at Duke University (2025). Dr. Remis has delivered more than 39 professional presentations at local, national, and international conferences and has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications in journals including Spine, NASSJ, and the European Spine Journal.
Bre Reynolds, PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT
Bre Reynolds completed entry-level education at Bradley University (2001) followed by orthopaedic manual therapy residency and fellowship through the Ola Grimsby Institute (2005). She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Therapy (2018) with Nova Southeastern University. Dr Reynolds began teaching in entry-level DPT education in 2014 primarily in the areas of orthopaedic physical therapy, applied exercise and evidence-based practice. Her current research interests include orthopaedic physical therapy (cervical, TMJ), manual therapy and hybrid DPT education teaching and learning. Dr Reynolds maintains clinical practice with Rock Valley Physical Therapy in Illinois. She is an active member of APTA, IPTA and AAOMPT.
Michael Ross, PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Michael D. Ross, PT, DHSc, is Professor and Chair of Physical Therapy at Daemen University. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Fellow of AAOMPT. He served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a direct access provider with imaging and referral privileges. Dr. Ross earned his BS from Daemen University and his DHSc from the University of Indianapolis and completed a fellowship at Kaiser Permanente. He has published over 200 scholarly works, lectures extensively on diagnostic imaging and screening, and maintains a clinical practice in chronic pain.
Adam Rufa, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
Dr. Adam Rufa, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS Dr. Rufa is Chair and Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He has over two decades of clinical and academic experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. His clinical practice focuses on the management of persistent and complex pain conditions using psychologically informed and evidence-based approaches. Dr. Rufa’s scholarship is focused on pain and musculoskeletal conditions. This includes projects on shoulder pain, chronic low back pain, physical therapist attitudes and beliefs about pain, and complex regional pain syndrome.
Ernest Santoro, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Dr. Santoro earned his DPT from Columbia University in 2010, and subsequently went on to complete his Fellowship training through the Manual Therapy Institute in 2024. He opened his own practice in 2019, and is the sole Owner/President of Revive: Physical Therapy & Wellness in North Haven, CT. When he isn’t treating patients, he enjoys spending quality time running around with his three daughters: Marcella, Sabrina and Ariana. His hobbies include hiking, weight training, and Spartan racing.
Nicole Saulovich-Rogan Saulovich-Rogan, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Commissioned in 2019 after earning her Doctorate in Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy from USC, Maj. Saulovich-Rogan is an accomplished Orthopaedic and Therapeutic Pain Specialist. Her career includes assignments at Nellis AFB and a Flight Command at Kunsan AB. While stationed at the USAF Academy, she deployed to Saudi Arabia before entering the USAF Operational Readiness Fellowship. In November 2025, she earned her FAAOMPT credential and now continues her service as a faculty member, leveraging her advanced clinical expertise to train the next generation of Air Force professionals.
Ron Schenk, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Ronald Schenk, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a respected clinician-educator and leader in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. He is a Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy, teaches in DPT programs, and directs residency and fellowship training in OMPT through the McKenzie Institute USA and academic institutions. Dr. Schenk earned his BS and MS in Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine from Ithaca College and his PhD from the University at Buffalo. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and presents internationally.
Gretchen Seif, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Gretchen Seif is a Professor at the Medical University of SouthCarolina and a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist with over 30 years ofexperience in musculoskeletal physical therapy. She is a Fellow of the AmericanAcademy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) and has extensiveexpertise in the evaluation and treatment of general orthopedic and shoulderdysfunction. Dr. Seif teaches and mentors in the areas of orthopedic manual therapy,clinical reasoning, and trigger point dry needling. Her clinical practice emphasizesholistic, patient-centered care and she has increasingly collaborated with colleaguesin neurologic rehabilitation to explore the intersection of orthopedic management andcomplex patient presentations.
Mark Shepherd, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Mark Shepherd, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a clinician-educator and leader in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. He is Program Director of the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Program and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Bellin College, where he trains clinicians in advanced assessment, manual interventions, and evidence-based practice. Dr. Shepherd is board-certified in orthopaedics and fellowship-trained in manual therapy, with peer-reviewed publications and presentations at state and national meetings. He maintains an active clinical practice in Maryland and integrates research, teaching, and mentorship to advance musculoskeletal care and professional excellence.
Rebecca (Becky) Sherwin, PT, ScD, FAAOMPT
Rebecca (Becky) Sherwin, PT, ScD, FAAOMPT, earned her Master of Physical Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center–Shreveport (1998) and her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (2020) from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where her research emphasized cervical function and temporomandibular disorders. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Dr. Sherwin teaches at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, with publications on manual therapy, tongue-to-palate and DNF activity, and blood flow restriction (BFR).
Jason Silvernail, DPT,DSc,FAAOMPT
Dr Silvernail has been practicing since 1997, on duty in the United States Army as a career military officer with over 30 years of service. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Scranton, and his Doctor of Science degree from Baylor University. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. In the US Army he holds the rank of Colonel, has been stationed across the United States and in Europe and has deployed to hostile fire areas in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Laura Siviter, PT, DPT, DSc, FAAOMPT
Laura received her Physical Therapy degree from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences, where she also completed a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and is recognized as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. She holds certification in both dry needling and manual therapy. Additionally, she also completed her Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Bellin College. Laura is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Miami campus hybrid program.
Erin Vendeland, PT, DPT, CMPT, FAAOMPT
Erin Vendeland, PT, DPT, CMPT, FAAOMPT, graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences and a minor in Spanish from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX in 2013, where she also played Division I college soccer. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, in 2016. Erin is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist and works as the Clinical Site Director at OSS Therapy, Spanaway, serving as a Clinical Faculty Instructor for Aspire OMT and OSS Therapy’s Residency and Fellowship programs.
Antigone Vesci, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, FAAOMPT
Antigone is a Sports Certified Physical Therapy Specialist, Athletic Trainer, and founder of ElAVate. She also serves as adjunct faculty at Northwestern University. She earned her BS in Athletic Training (2012) and DPT (2014) from Boston University’s Sargent College, and completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2017. She specializes in TMJ dysfunction, and has presented to 1,000+ dentists and dental students. She lives in Glenview, IL with her husband and two children.
Derek Vraa, Dr. Derek Vraa, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, SCS, CSCS, CMTPT, FAAOMPT
Dr. Vraa is a co-founder of the USAF Operational Readiness Fellowship Program where he serves as Associate Professor, mentoring fellows, teaching didactic coursework and treating cadet athletes. Derek is a Board Certified in Orthopedic and Sports, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, certified in dry-needling and completed his Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy through Regis University. He presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, AAOMPT annual Conference, and the USAF Advanced Physical Therapy Courses. Additionally, Derek completed his DSc from Bellin College, serves as the ACOMPTE Chair, and has served as the AAOMPT Academic and Clinical Faculty SIG Vice-President.
Laura Wenger, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Laura Wenger is a dedicated educator and researcher in the field of Physical Therapy. She has been involved in educational outcomes research since 2021 and has a clinical training that includes orthopedic residency and fellowship training in orthopedic manual therapy. Wenger has taught in entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy programs since 2020, focusing on hybrid education. She has also served as a fellowship mentor and educator in hybrid post-professional Physical Therapy training since 2016. In addition to her teaching and mentoring roles, Wenger continues to engage in part-time clinical work in a rural, outpatient orthopaedic private practice.
John Winslow, DPT, OCS, MTC, ATC
Dr. Winslow is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Manual Therapist, and Certified Athletic Trainer. He co-founded the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency at Cayuga Medical Center, where he teaches medical screening, musculoskeletal imaging, and HVLA thrust manipulation. He has over 20 years of experience teaching orthopaedic manual therapy and point-of-care diagnostic ultrasound. Dr. Winslow is Associate Professor and Graduate Chair at Ithaca College and Associate Editor of the Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Brian Young, PT, DScm OCS, FAAOMPT
Brian Young is Professor and Chair of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Baylor University. He is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Dr. Young has extensive experience in musculoskeletal practice, residency and fellowship education, and physical therapy leadership. At Baylor, he has played a key role in developing innovative hybrid and accelerated DPT education models. His scholarly and teaching interests include orthopedic manual therapy, clinical reasoning, and advancing physical therapist education to meet contemporary healthcare needs.