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Physical Therapy Faculty and Staff

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Nancy Fell

PT
PhD

Department Head, Guerry and UC Foundation Professor, Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy Emeritus


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203-H Mapp Building

 423-425-2240

Stephanie Eton

PT
DPT

Assistant Professor of Practice, Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, LSVT BIG certified


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205-D Mapp Building

 (423) 425-5259

Matthew Grubb

PT
DPT
ATC
MS

Associate Professor of Practice, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist


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205-F Mapp Building

 423-425-5075

June Hanks

PT
DPT
PhD

Associate Professor, Certified Lymphedema Therapist


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207 Mapp Building

 423-425-4046

Max Jordon

PT
DPT
PhD

Assistant Professor


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205-G Mapp Building

 (423) 425-5710

David Levine

PT
DPT
PhD

Professor, Walter M. Cline Chair of Excellence, Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Emeritus, Cert. Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, Cert. Dry Needling


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203-G Mapp Building

 423-425-5240

Derek Liuzzo

PT
DPT
PhD

Assistant Professor, LSVT BIG Certified


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210 Mapp Building

 (423) 425-4024

Betsy Myers

PT
MPT
DHS

Associate Professor, Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certification in Dry Needling


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203-B Mapp Building

 423-425-2687

Carolyn Padalino

PT
DPT

Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor of Practice, Cert. Integrative Dry Needling, Cert. Selective Functional Movement Assessment L1, Cert. Functional Movement Screen L2, Cert. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization


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206 Mapp Building

 (423) 425-4045

Ashley Schilling

PT
DPT

Adjunct/Associated Faculty; Sharon Vanderbilt Professor of Physical Therapy, Pediatrics, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy


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205-B Mapp Building

 423-425-5304

Frank Tudini

PT
DSc

Associate Professor, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Emeritus, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists


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209 Mapp Building

 (423) 425-4767

Associated Faculty

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Elizabeth Baker

PT
MPT

Associated Faculty


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 423-425-4747

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Alexis Bennett

Alexis Bennett

PT
DPT

Adjunct/Associated Faculty


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Rachel Grubb

Rachel Grubb

PT
DPT

Associated Faculty, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists


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Jessica Hackathorne

PhD
OTR/L

Assistant Professor


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205-H Mapp Building

 423-425-5124

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Marcie Hansen

PT

Associated Faculty, LSVT BIG Certified


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 423-425-4747

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Shelia Knight

Shelia Knight

PTA

Associated Faculty


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 423-425-4747

Erin Melhorn

OTD
OTR/L

Assistant Professor


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211 Mapp Building

 423-425-2538

Grace Stanford

OTD
OTR/L

Clinical Assistant Professor


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205 E Mapp Building

 (423) 425-5966

Valerie Rutledge

Dean, College of Health, Education & Professional Studies


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651 McCallie Avenue, Hunter Hall #206G

 423-425-5374

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Janine Boehme

Janine Boehme

Clinical Coordinator


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203 A Mapp Building

 423-425-5239

Rebecca Littleton

PhD

Program Coordinator


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203-D Mapp Building

 423-425-1786

Kim Thomas

Administrative Assistant


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203 E Mapp Building

  (423) 425-4747

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Debbie Ingram

PT

Professor Emeritus, Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association


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Cathie Smith

PT
DPT
PhD

Professor Emeritus, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Certified Neonatal Therapist


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Larry Tillman

PhD

Professor Emeritus


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Randy Walker

PT
DPT
PhD

Professor Emeritus, Certified Manual Physical Therapist, Mulligan Concept® Practitioner


 [email protected]

Associated Faculty with Less Than 50% Contact in a Course

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Name Credentials Course(s) Number & Title; Content
Elaine Adams CTRS PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Impact of therapeutic recreation participation on psychosocial aspects of disability for participants and therapeutic recreation opportunitiesfor patients
Ellen Argo PT, MS, PCS, C/NDT PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Motivational interviewing in pediatric management
Elizabeth Baker PT PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Impact of visual disability on PT practice & experience in Paralympics
Marcela Beals SLP PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Pediatric interprofessional care
Kyle Binkley PT, DPT, GCS PHYT 7223 (Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I) - Vestibular Management, case studies and interventions
Jeremy Bruce MD PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) - Pharmacology in Orthopedics
Lynette Carlson ATC, DHS PHYT 7125 (Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction of the Lower Extremity) & PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) - Interprofessional collaborative care: PT & AT collaborative assignment
Bryan Clary DPT, SCS, COMT, CSCS PHYT 7306 (Elective / Advanced Sports Physical Therapy) - The overhead athlete
Jessica Crowe OTD, OTR/L PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Driving assessment
Elicia Cruz OTD, OTR/L PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Presents role of occupational therapy in mental health to prepare students for interdisciplinary interaction expectations
Ronnie Dickson CPO PHYT 7222 (Physical Therapy Management of Medical/Surgical Conditions II) - Amputation & prosthetics management
Cathy Dorville MS, JD PHYT 7311 (Administration in Physical Therapy) - Legal practice
Jessica Etheredge MID, ASID, IDEC, NCIDQ PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Universal design for home modifications or new construction builds
Andy Foster OTR/L, ATP PHYT 7224 (Physical Therapy Management of Infants, Children, andAdolescents with Neurological Dysfunction III) - Pediatric seating & positioning
Kilbrey Fowler MEd, PT, PCS PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation ManagementPrinciples for Children with Movement Disorders) - Pediatric early intervention home health
Patty Galyon PTA PHYT 7070 (Therapeutic Exercise) - Lab assistance in aquatics lab
Andy Gean DPT, OCS, COMT PHYT 7306 (Elective / Advanced Sports PT) - Running
Tavis Gibson PT, DPT, CI, Cert. MDT PHYT 7131 (Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Spine) - McKenzie's MDT approach for spinal dysfunction & PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) -McKenzie's MDT
Josh Haislip PT, DPT, GCS PHYT 7311 (Administration in Physical Therapy) - Medicare billing and reimbursement
Bailie Hardin OTR/L PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Pediatric vision and vestibular management
Elizabeth Harrison Tilstra PT, DPT PHYT 7306 (Elective / Advanced Sports Physical Therapy) - The ballet athlete, as needed based on student interest
Christina Heitzinger AuD PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Professional perspective of psychosocial impacts of disability on the hearing impaired population, cochlear implant information
Beth Herring PT PHYT 7113 (Professional Communication and Education) -Communication with older adults
Harvey Hillyer PT, DPT PHYT 7311 (Administration in Physical Therapy) - Entrepreneurship
Jonathan Hobbs MSc, MCSP, FHEA PHYT 7305 (Elective / Advanced Manual Therapy) - Manual therapy strategies
Jenny Hogg ATC, PhD PHYT 7125 (Physical Therapy Management of MusculoskeletalDisorders of the Lower Extremity) - Collaborative lab with PT and AT students
Deborah Huss PhD PHYT 7997 (Elective / Mechanisms and Management of Chronic Pain) - Psychologist's role in interprofessional management
Melissa Kubic PT, CCI, RYT, CDNT PHYT 7213 (Physical Therapy Management of Medical/SurgicalConditions I) - Pelvic health
Chris Massey OTR/L, CHT, CEAS PHYT 7126 (Physical Therapy Management of MusculoskeletalDisorders of the Upper Extremity) - Hand/Wrist
Stacey Miles PT, PCS PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Introduction to NICU; PHYT 7224 -Interventions for high risk children in NICU
DeAnna Milton PT, DPT, NCS, Vestibular Cert. PHYT 7302 (Elective / Advanced Clinical Practice: GeriatricNeurorehabilitation) - Vestibular rehabilitation
Richard Pearce MD PHYT 7131 (Physical Therapy Management of MusculoskeletalDisorders of the Spine) - Cervical & lumbar surgical interventions
Jim Rogers CPO PHYT 7222 (Physical Therapy Management of Medical/SurgicalConditions II) - UE amputation prosthetic management
Kyle Schilling Mechanical engineer & National Amtryke Advisory Board consultant PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Assembly & adaptations of adaptive tricycles
Lindsey Sharpe DPT, PCS PHYT 7215 (Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I) - Spina bifida lab with parent/child demo & PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Erlanger outpatient mentor for integrated clinical experience
Dustin Sharpe PT, DPT PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Workman's compensation and PRN therapist roles/responsibilities
Erin Shinkle Westner PT, PDPT, PRPC PHYT 7213 (Physical Therapy Management of Medical/SurgicalConditions I) - Prenatal postpartum & PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Pelvic health
Alex Shumaker PT, DPT, GCS, NCS PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Skilled nursing & assisted living facilities/settings
Cathie Smith PT, DPT, PCS PHYT 7216 (Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan) -Lab assistant for infant and early childhood normal development
Ray Smith PhD PHYT 7311 (Administration in Physical Therapy) - Leadership versus management
Chris Smith PhD, APRN, FNP-BC PHYT 7123 (Physical Agents) - Prescription roles/responsibilities, polypharmacy, medication reconciliation
Zach Sutton PT, OCS, CHT, DPT, ATC PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) - orthopedic hand management
Kathy Teufel Personal trainer PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Bridging gap between PT and personal training/community services
Jason Therrin PT, DPT, TPS, CHWC PHYT 7997 (Elective / Mechanisms and Management of Chronic Pain) - PT management chronic pain
Emily Thompson PT, DPT, NCS PHYT 7215 (Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I) - Seating and positioning; prescription and management
Roger Thompson PhD PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Adaptive driving utilizing car with hand controls
Darin White PT, DPT, ECS PHYT 7132 (Electrotherapeutic Modalities) - NCV/EMG
Brooke Williams PT, DPT PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) - Scroth method for idiopathic scoliosis management
Melanie Wortman PT PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Home health PT
Sam Uy PT, DPT, NCS PHYT 7302 (Elective / Advanced Clinical Practice: Geriatric Neurorehabilitation) - Functional neurologic disorders
Tara Yelliot PT, DPT PHYT 7224 (Physical Therapy Management of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Neurological Dysfunction III) & PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - hippotherapy
Rachel Zoeller PT, DPT PHYT 7215 (Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I) & 7233 (Clinical Applications) - SCI personal experience
Name Credentials Course(s) Number & Title; Content

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy