Accolades
spring 2011
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Administration Stanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA President and Founder
St. Augustine, FL Campus
Matthew Anderson, MBA Chief Financial Officer Alan Paris, MBE Chief Development Officer Dian Hartley Associate Vice President of Student Services
San Diego, CA Campus
Wanda Nitsch, PT, PhD Dean of First Professional Studies
What can I find in this
Cindy Mathena, PhD, OTR/L Dean of Post Professional Studies
edition of “Accolades?”
Margaret Nonnemacher, PT, PhD Physical Therapy Program Director St. Augustine Campus Karen Howell, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Occupational Therapy Program Director St. Augustine Campus Ellen Lowe, PT, PhD Physical Therapy Program Director San Diego Campus Judith Olson, PhD, OTR Occupational Therapy Program Director San Diego Campus Erin Conrad, PT, DPT, MS, MTC, FAAOMPT Co-Director of the Residency and Fellowship Programs Catherine Patla, PT, DHSc, OCS Co-Director of the Residency and Fellowship Programs Lori Hankins Director of Continuing Professional Education Diane Rondinelli Registrar
USA Student’s Fight Against Cancer Internships Abroad USA 5K and Family Fun Fair In Memory of Dr. Peter Huijbregts Happenings on Campus
“Accolades” is published by the University of St. Augustine 1 University Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32086 (800) 241-1027 www.usa.edu All items submitted to “Accolades” are subject to editing
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President’s Message Stanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Welcome to this issue of “Accolades!” There are some moments in the history of a university, in its effort to provide relevant education, that are more significant than others. This is one of them. I am not referring so much to the exciting news that we are soon to break ground on our new campus in Austin, TX under the direction of Patricia King, PT, PhD, nor so much to the restart of the DHSc and the beginning of our EdD degree. But rather I am referring to our having gained all the permissions to start a masters degree for orthopaedic physician assistants (OPA). PAs are in demand, but many programs do not require or offer an orthopaedic rotation. Our program will be a year of didactic learning and a year of orthopaedic clinical rotations, to turn out a PA specialized in orthopaedics. A number of our graduates from our DPT and MOT program have asked if it is a degree available to them and the answer is “yes!” Not only is it available completely online, but they will not have to repeat the basic courses, which they have already gained credit for. We are currently working on the details and information will be available by mid February. The first OPA cohort will start in May 2011. Consider this an added career track. The University now has the largest PT school in the nation in St. Augustine, and soon the second largest will be in San Diego. Our size is not an issue, as we take in three classes a year and have adequate lab instructors in those sessions. We are increasing our classes that can be accessed online, which is a great help to the students. Know that we are growing each year to help meet the needs of health care. Sincerely Stanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Our Orthopaedic Residency Program is Now Credentialed by APTA! We are excited to announce that in December 2010, our Orthopaedic Residency program became credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). We are now working to expand our program throughout the country. If you are interested in teaming up with USA by working with a resident, or if you have an employee who could benefit from our Orthopaedic Residency program, please contact Dr. Erin Conrad at (800) 241-1027. This is a chance to enhance your orthopaedic clinical knowledge. Visit us at www.usa.edu to learn more. Applications are currently being accepted.
Co-Directors of the Residency and Fellowship Programs: (Left) Erin Conrad, PT, DPT, MS, MTC, FAAOMPT and (Right) Catherine Patla, PT, DHSc, OCS
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Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (OPA) Program will Begin in May 2011 As announced in the Fall 2010 issue of “Accolades,” the University is planning to expand our clinical expertise to a new area of orthopaedic education. We are excited to announce that in December of 2010, we received approval from our accrediting body, the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), to move forward with developing our Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (OPA) program. We are excited to take our first cohort for this one-of-a-kind program this May! Below is an article published in the newsletter of the American Society of Orthopaedic Physician’s Assistants (ASOPA) announcing our program! The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is excited to announce the establishment of a formal 2-year training program for orthopaedic physician assistants (OPA). Through the combined efforts of the American Society of Orthopaedic Physician’s Assistants (ASOPA) members, the president of the University, Dr. Stanley Paris and his staff, this program will come to fruition after more than 30 years of waiting for the reinstitution of an educational program. The University has received approval from the State of Florida as well as their national accreditor, the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). This two-year program will lead to a degree titled Master of Orthopaedic Physician Assistant, preparing students as health professionals functioning in the capacity of orthopaedic physician extenders. The graduates from this program will assist in patient management, fracture immobilization, and perform as a surgical assistant in the operating room. During their training they will work closely with orthopaedic physicians, their OPAs, and staff. Especially important will be the day-to-day interaction with patients. This graduate program’s curriculum will focus on evidencebased orthopaedic health care with an emphasis on professionalism, health care team collaboration, and best practice across many types of orthopaedic settings. The first year of study includes basic sciences, history of the OPA profession, and clinical management skills. Later, courses in advanced surgical techniques, laboratory procedures, and practices essential to becoming an OPA will be stressed. These courses will be delivered through both campus based, hands-on experiences and weekly online content and interactions. Students will participate in actual surgical procedures, perform office evaluations, and become familiar with the orthopaedic setting. At the completion of the first year, the students will attend 1011 months of full-time clinical rotations, which will prepare them for the needed expertise in the following areas: upper and lower extremity orthopaedic condition and surgical procedures; spinal
and neurological disorders; sports medicine; trauma; oncology; pediatric orthopaedics and rehabilitative management. Prior to graduation each student will be required to present a comprehensive patient case study and pass an exit exam. The completion of this program will prepare each student to successfully pass the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants (NBCOPA). It is anticipated that the targeted student for this program will consist of health care professionals in fields such as athletic training, physical and occupational therapy, nursing, and sports medicine who desire a rewarding and promising career in orthopaedic patient management. The curriculum and delivery methods are designed for those first entering the health care profession, as well as those already within the health care field seeking to advance or change their careers. Admission requirements will include a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 and a GRE score of 1000. In order to ensure that applicants are familiar with the health sciences, a patient care experience with a minimum of 80 volunteer/shadowing hours, which should consist of 40 hours with a orthopaedic physician’s assistant or a physician’s assistant in an orthopaedic setting and 40 hours of observation in a patient-related experience is required. Other course requirements will include biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, and social sciences. More information concerning the application process is available on USA’s website at www.usa.edu or by contacting the admissions office at (800) 241-1027. E. David Risch, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon will be the Medical Director, with further development of this program provided by Wanda Nitsch, PT, PhD, Dean of First Professional Studies, Cindy Mathena, PhD, OTR/L, Dean of Post Professional Studies and a talented group of faculty. The support and assistance from ASOPA and NBCOPA will be critical for the success of this new program. The University of St. Augustine looks forward to a close relationship with both of these organizations during this time of exciting growth and development of this OPA program.
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USA Student Turns Fight Against Cancer into a Charitable Mission Megan Kelly, USA PT Student
It all started a little over a year ago. I was diagnosed with stage 2 skin cancer that had traveled to the bone and quickly into my blood stream. I found out that I needed to go through chemotherapy and I was extremely scared. During my treatment, I was placed in the pediatric section of the hospital where all the patients I met were under the age of 11. While there, I met a wonderful little guy named Max, who was seven. Together we went through nine rounds of chemotherapy. There were a lot of ups and downs, and through everything we became great friends. Max was my rock. He was the reason why I would stay strong and kept fighting. After the nine rounds of chemotherapy I was told that I was in remission. It was a bitter sweet day because I was ecstatic with this news, but my best friend was still fighting the fight. He had been such a great support for me. I knew I wanted to do something for him. I had always been a competitive runner in high school and college and had experience running numerous races, triathlons and marathons. I wanted to prove to myself that cancer was not going to stop me. So I decided to run the NYC marathon with “Fred’s Team,” which is a non-profit organization that donates all of it’s money to help the fight against cancer. I specifically chose to donate the money I raised to the Aubrey Foundation for pediatric cancer. I could think of no better way to contribute then running with people that had the same goal as me! To raise money for the run I decided to get the students and faculty at USA involved. I knew that one of the things that we all had in common was that we wanted to help people. And we did! I hosted a pub crawl throughout Pacific Beach in San Diego. We made matching t-shirts with information about the cause advertised on them. So many of the students and faculty members at USA participated. It was truly amazing. I felt blessed to have so much support. We raised over $8,000. During our pub crawl, we had people who weren't a part of the group wanting to know how they could help, and we received a lot of donations that day as well.
The NYC marathon was on November 7, 2010, and even though my doctors were not happy about me running such a crazy race, I did it anyway. I promised Max I would bring him back my medal. Unfortunately, only a few days before I left for the marathon, Max passed away. I was devastated and very angry, not knowing what I should do. But all I could think about was our amazing student body who helped me raise all of the donated money. I didn't want to let them down. I don't break promises. I knew I needed to get that medal for Max. At 5:00 am, the morning of the marathon, I finally got to meet all of “Fred's Team.” I walked into the Downtown Manhattan Hilton, and saw a sea of orange shirts. I couldn't help but cry. I was overwhelmed with how many people were there to raise money for the fight against cancer. There were people there who had fought cancer, people who had lost loved ones to cancer and me. It was an great day! Although it was only 32 degrees outside when we first started running, it was still the best day of my life. The first two miles took us over the Verazzano bridge and I cried the entire time out of happiness in knowing that I was running again and not feeling sick for once! My family and friends were at mile 17. It was great to see them, hug them and share this amazing moment with them. During the race, although I was very tired and sore, I couldn't stop thinking about Max. When I ran through the finish line and received my medal, I knew that my mission was complete. I want to give a special thanks to the students and faculty at USA who helped support me during this event! I also want to thank my amazing friends and my roommate, Brooke Eckland, who has kept me strong throughout the whole battle. I could not have done this without all of your support! It is great to be part of the USA family!
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University of St. Augustine Guest Instructor on NBC San Diego Marcia Tassinari, MPT
Marcia Tassinari, MPT, a frequent guest lecturer at University of St. Augustine's San Diego campus, recently appeared on the NBC San Diego Morning Show to present SHUBA, Spine Health and UNLOADED Back & Abs Training, a program of Posture Biomechanics Foundation (PBF). SHUBA focuses on “unloading,” or removing, potentially harmful forces from the front of the spine, where damage frequently occurs. It is accomplished through five ways of Dynamic Postural Unloading: 1) body position, 2) posture alignment, 3) specific muscle training, 4) control of body movement, and 5) aligned movement training. The foundation of these techniques is “The Meek’s Method,” which focuses specifically on eliminating the problems associated with compromised spine and disc integrity and postural dysfunction. Posture is one of the most visible signs of either spinal health or spinal damage. Neck pain, back pain, stiffness, weakness, and imbalance are all frequently associated with postural problems. It is recognized as a significant health problem due to the physical, psychosocial, and economic consequences. Research has shown that changes in posture affect spine health at any age. Marcia Tassinari, MPT and helpers at the NSC studios in San Diego.
Marcia Tassinari, diagnosed with Osteoporosis in 2002 at the age of 37, is a physical therapist who devotes all of her work to solving the problems associated with compromised spine and disc integrity, spinal deformity, postural changes, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis and spine fractures. She is the owner of two successful practices in San Diego and is President of Posture Biomechanics Foundation (PBF). Through this young, nonprofit corporation, research is currently being developed with a mission to build stronger statures through research and education of effective movement training, optimal postural alignment, to eliminate disability related to processes of compromised spine and disc integrity, spinal deformity, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, spine fractures, and to improve the health and well-being of individuals.
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My Internship Abroad: Austria By Stacy Johnson, USA PT Student Completing my outpatient, orthopedic internship in Austria was a great experience. It gave me the opportunity to expand my PT knowledge, as well as enable me to grow personally. It was well worth the extra time and effort! While in Austria, I lived in the small town of Bludenz, in the Austrian Alps, where I completed my internship in a privately-owned, physical therapy clinic. The clinic employs three physical therapists, one of whom is also an osteopath. My Clinical Instructor was Jelle Zandveld, clinic owner, who has a PT and DO degree. He is originally from the Netherlands and spent some time in the US before settling with his family in Austria. The clinic staff, patients, and people of Bludenz were all very friendly and went out of their way to make me feel welcome and at home. The basic treatments and goals of physical therapy are the same in Austria. The clinic was also managed similarly to outpatient clinics in the US. However, in Austria there were no aides in the clinic, so each PT spends thirty minutes with every patient, focusing on manual therapy techniques, with a few exercises dependent upon the patient’s diagnosis. One major difference between PT practice in the US and in Austria was the amount of body exposure during treatment. If necessary, patients are treated in their underwear in Austria, to fully expose the involved and surrounding tissues. Each PT had their own treatment room, so patients had privacy. None of the patients seemed to be self-conscious about getting undressed. The main benefit of treating a patient in their underwear is the ability to see their whole body. It reinforced the idea of treating a whole person and not just a knee or a shoulder. I consciously considered and treated the cause of the problem, not just the pain. I was constantly asking myself why the patient had the problem. Even if this style of practice doesn’t fit with the American culture, it was a worthwhile learning experience to recognize the influence of one body part on another. Clothing can be a hindrance to seeing and palpating structures. I will consider this effective treatment style in my practice if given the opportunity in the future. During my stay in Austria, I kept busy working in the clinic during the week, and spent the weekends traveling and exploring many different cities in Europe. I gained confidence in myself by living and traveling in a foreign country independently. I also learned about the Austrian culture and values. Overall I had an invaluable experience in Austria, while extending my clinical knowledge, practicing physical therapy and experiencing personal growth.
Japan Internship By Stacy Johnson, USA PT Student Why did I decide to do my second clinical internship in Japan? My answer can’t really be put into words. The first week I spent there was so culturally different and difficult, that I had a hard time remembering why I wanted to go in the first place. But once the jet lag and culture shock passed, it became one of the most amazing experiences of my life! The physical therapy practice was much different there, yet there were many familiarities as well. Patients stay in the hospital for months instead of days, therapists never diagnose patients and I never once had a patient refuse any therapy. Though, all the therapy goals and techniques were ultimately the same in both countries. I was able to gain hands-on experience with a very different perspective. Japan is a beautiful country full of people that were nothing but welcoming to me. What I learned about physical therapy was great, but what I learned about myself and about another culture was priceless. I am still not sure what made me want to go, but I am so happy that I did.
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On October 23, 2010, the St. Augustine campus held it’s 11th Annual USA 5K and Family Fun Fair. This is an annual event that is held by the students and faculty at USA. The morning begins with a 5K walk/run and ends in a community-wide event that is free for the public to attend. Over 500 community members and 350 runners joined us this year! We are proud to announce that over $5,000 was raised this year and was donated to the Salvation Army’s “Feed the Hungry Program.” Great job to Dr. Jeff Rot and his team for making this happen!
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In memory of Peter A. Huijbregts
Peter A. Huijbregts, PT, MSc, MHSc, DPT, OCS, MTC, CGIMS, FAAOMPT, FCAMT
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Dr. Peter Huijbregts on Saturday, November 6, 2010. He died of a sudden heart attack. Dr. Huijbregts was born and raised in the Netherlands, moved to the United States in 1994 and had been living in Canada since 2001. His clinical experience spanned all three countries and included a wide variety of clinical settings. Peter held specialty certificates in manual therapy and functional capacity evaluation and was recognized as a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (1998), as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (1999) and as a Fellow in the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (2002). Dr. Huijbregt’s passion and expertise was in the field of orthopaedic and manual physical therapy. He had a considerable list of publications and research that he had contributed to. Dr. Huijbregts taught several courses at the University of St. Augustine including Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics and Evidence Based Research for the Health Professional. He was also faculty in the Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. He was a truly gifted therapist and teacher, who will be greatly missed by many, including our University. He leaves behind wife, Rap, and two children to cherish his memory. “Life is so precious and the grim reaper is unpredictable, not sparing those needed the most. Peter will be missed for his great and growing talent, his insights, being his own person and for his contributions to our university and to the profession,” wrote Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA and Catherine Patla, PT, DHSc, OCS. “Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife and family.” For anyone who would like to send their condolences or contribute to the college trust for his children, please contact Laura Sanders at lsanders@usa.edu.
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Campus > The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), along with many other organizations, have become involved with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Blog. This is a blog to promote physical activity in Americans. The APTA has a certain number of blog topics they contribute to and the October 2010 topic was “Building Healthy Communities.” APTA asked our very own Megann Schooley, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS and Lisa Chase, PT, PhD, EMT if they would create this blog because of our involvement in community wellness. Please visit the link below to see the final posting. You will see the blog titled: “Building a Healthier Community: Helping Those Who Help Us.” www.health.gov/paguidelines/blog/.
< The Assistive Technology and Community Service class in the Occupational Therapy curriculum has been busy this semester! The top photograph shows the group as they participate in the construction of a house in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. The bottom photograph highlights a classroom activity where a representative from Dynavox visited with his Augmentative Communication Devices for the students to try out. What a great, hands-on learning experience!
v A group of faculty, staff and students participated in a Halloween costume extravaganza on the St. Augustine, FL campus this October.
< In the fall 2010 semester, students enrolled in the Neuromuscular 2 course participated in treadmill training in the spinal cord injury unit at Brooks Rehab in Jacksonville, FL. > Several PT students participated in a new independent study created by Melanie Lomaglio, Kerry Mallini and Kat Cunningham, a PT at Brooks Rehab in Jacksonville, FL. This is a new elective that began in the fall and will be offered to all 7th semester DPT students in the future.
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Happenings < Current DPT student on the San Diego campus, Melanie Shortridge, pictured here with Dr. Catherine Patla, dressed as a human wedge for the Halloween costume contest on campus.
> Sarah Balsano, a Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate from the St. Augustine campus, was a shining star at our August 2010 graduation. Sarah not only won the “Outstanding Flexible Physical Therapy Student Award,” she also took home the “Ray M. Patterson Scholastic Achievement Award” and the “Stanley V. Paris and Catherine E. Patla Award for Excellence in Manual Therapy.” Outstanding job Sarah!
We want to send congratulations to our latest classes who graduated in December 2010. On the San Diego campus we had 40 graduates from the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. On the St. Augustine campus we had 137 graduates: 70 Doctor of Physical Therapy, 15 Master of Occupational Therapy, 6 Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy, 12 Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, 33 Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy and 1 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship graduate. Congratulations to all of you and we wish you all much success!
v Faculty and students from both campuses presented poster projects at the annual American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) conference in San Antonio, TX . Below are just a few of the exciting posters that were presented. (From left to right: (Top row) Kelly Luzenski, PT, DPT; Laura Johnson, PT, DPT, MTC, FAAOMPT; Amanda Grant-Roys, PT, DPT, CLT, MTC, FAAOMPT; (Bottom Row) Matt Daugherty, PT, DPT, MTC, OTR/L, MOT; Eric Chaconas, PT, DPT, MTC, FAAOMPT; Elliot Feldman, PT, DPT; Jeff Rot, PT, DHSc, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT and Kristy Brandon, PT, DPT)
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Medical Center in Brooklyn and teach all Musculoskeletal courses. I manage to treat Orthopedic patients both in my private practice and perͲdiem work at NSLIJͲSouthside Hospital. Christopher and Erin Roosa: The Roosa's are doing great! We have baby number two on the way and our careers with Maryland SportsCare & Rehab couldn't be better.
2005 Kelly (Abraham) Bosscher: Brandon and I are thrilled to be expecting our second child in early June 2011! Gerry Catapang: Staying busy in a priͲ vate practice established in 1999. ReͲ cently established bestathletesoͲ ciety.com, a site for Aspiring Athletes to match them with opportunities. ReͲ cently released two exercise DVDs for Truckers and Treadmill Users. Kelly Kuluz: I've recently been proͲ moted to Manager of Occupational Therapy for Matt Smith Physical TherͲ apy, managing 6 different hand therapy clinics in Las Vegas Valley. Lindsay Largent: I enjoy my role as the lead PT in Trauma ICU, NICU, and CVICU at my hospital, and my role as mommy. My husband, Shane, and I welcomed a new baby boy on October 11th. Baby Teo Isaias Largent joins his big brother, 2.5ͲyearͲold Eli. Wendy Smith: I am still with Jupiter Medical Center, primarily working with lymphedema and general orthopedic patients. I am contemplating the possiͲ bility of developing a continuing educaͲ tion course related to lymphedema. Personally, the family and I have been busy as usual with our crazy trips, etc.!
2006
Cameron Cowart: I am currently the Clinic Director at Dodge County Rehab through a contract held by my employer Elite Sport and Spine. My wife, Brooke, and I now live in Cochran, GA with our four children: Mackenzie, 7; Bryce, 5; Sydney, 3; and Samuel, 1. Nicole Felton: 2010 was a busy year... I got married in Dunedin, FL on the beach in May to Eddie Davis. Our son celeͲ brated his 1st birthday in June and I beͲ came a Certified Kinesiotaping PractitioͲ
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ner (CKTP). I continue to work as an OPT, concentrating in postͲop, Sports & Orthopaedics. Suzanne Martin: I moved to Austin, TX a year ago where I accepted a job with Select Physical Therapy and was reͲ cently promoted to the Center Manager position. Ashley (Carter) Partridge: I have had a very busy year! I recently married on July 31, 2010 and moved to Waco, TX with my husband. I am now working as a contractor at a pediatric outpatient clinic while my husband finishes graduͲ ate school at Truett Seminary. Rebecca (Robertson) Seymour: My husband and I are still living in St. Augustine enjoying life with our 2 cats and 2 dogs, traveling and spending time with family and friends every chance we get. After contracting for 2.5 years, I have settled in the Home Health setting this past year. I must say after gaining experience in every setting, Home Health is by far my favorite. I love the challenge and the creativity that is inͲ volved in providing the absolute best care I can for my patients. I love that I am able to utilize all of my skills in the home. Brandy (Nelson) Weflen: Director of Rehab for SunCrest Rehab at Penney Retirement Community where we offer PT, OT and Speech. It is a great work environment for anyone who is looking for a new job opportunity.
2007
Jennifer Colella: I continue to work for an amazing outpatient orthopaedic group in Plantation, FL where I have been able to utilize my manual therapy skills with all of my patients. I am curͲ rently on maternity leave, having had my daughter, Mia Grace on October 6th! She joins her big brother Nicholas, who is 5.5 years old. All is well in sunny south Florida! Katie Ferrington: Nic and I have finally made it back to my home state of ColoͲ rado! With the backing of Ability RehaͲ bilitation in central Florida, I have opened my own outpatient clinic in LaͲ fayette, CO. The doors opened in SepͲ tember, 2010, and I am so excited to be celebrating a full schedule of orthopedic and women's health patients as of NoͲ
vember. It has been a huge learning experience to start from the ground up...but very worth it! Michelle Finnegan: I am now working fullͲtime with my dry needling course instructor at Bethesda Physiocare and have been put on faculty to start teachͲ ing the dry needling courses through Myopain Seminars. Kristen Gartner: I have been working at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for the last three years and just started my secͲ ond year of doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. I got engaged while on a mission trip in South Africa and we’re getting married on April 16, 2011! Boogs, my pup, is content with Ohio, though he very much misses the Florida sunshine and the ocean! Kristen (Shelver) Gillette: We welcomed our second boy, Bernd David Gillette, into the world on October 28, 2010. I am taking time off to be with the boys then get our house ready to sell. We plan to move to Columbia, MO next year so that my husband, Alex, can beͲ gin PT school. Alexander Luy: I have encouraged cliniͲ cal observers and volunteers in the clinic to consider USA in their list of PT schools. It is a wonderful to be part of USA alumni! David Romano: I have a private practice in Brooklyn specializing in manual orthoͲ pedic physical therapy and fitness/ weight loss. Julia Pierce: I have worked in the field of brain injury rehabilitation since graduatͲ ing. I currently work for Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center in Mason, MI where I perform Cognitive PercepͲ tual Motor retraining, Vision Therapy, and Driving evaluations. My wonderful husband, Nick, our beautiful daughter, Larra, and I will be moving into the house we have fully reͲmodeled by early this year. Brandy (Brewster) Schwarz: My husͲ band and I welcomed our daughter, Seeleigh Anna, on November 4, 2010. Daniel Watson: We moved to the United Kingdom this past summer with the USAF and welcomed our third child, Isla Elizabeth, in September 2010. Cheers!
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2008 Karen (Argalas) Arn: I have now been working in Home Health in a rural area of southeast Ohio for 1 year. I am loving it! Also, expecting baby number 1 in FebruͲ ary! Good Luck to all current students! Andrea Bartok: I am working with PediatͲ rics in a outpatient clinic near anchorage, AK. Loving the outdoors and the clients! Stephanie Capshaw: I was promoted from Clinical Assistant to Clinical AssociͲ ate Professor at UTEP this year, thanks in part to my doctorate from USA. I have been appointed to serve as the Program Director of the UTEP Occupational TherͲ apy Program in El Paso, TX. Lynne Jarvis: I am currently living in San Antonio, TX where I work as a burn theraͲ pist for the United States Army Institute of Surgical Research. I treat both military and civilian burn survivors. I absolutely love my job! Roshonda (Lankford) McWilliams: I reͲ cently married the love of my life, Doug. I am currently living in Meridian, MS, and working with Helping Hands Therapy as the Director of Business Development. Elizabeth Rice: My husband and I are living in Orlando, FL. I am working for Orlando Regional Medical Center in the inpatient rehab department. I work with SCI and TBI patients, and absolutely love it!
2009
Valerie (Gray) Allison: I am enjoying working with children locally at Wolfson Children's Rehabilitation. I am also exͲ ploring another area of interest and am excited to be working with Dr. Kurt HubͲ bard in the process of becoming certified in Environmental Skill Building and Caregiver Training for clients who have loved ones with deͲ mentia. William Avery: I am engaged to Jenny Goff, DPT, and am working, along with Jenny, for Private Therapy Services in Charleston, SC with owner/director John Kelley, also a St. Augustine grad. We are looking forward to expanding our practice and utilizing our backͲ ground in manual therapy to betͲ ter outcomes for the patients in South Carolina! Erin Boling: I am working at ABC
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Pediatric Therapy Network, an outpaͲ tient clinic in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am so fortunate to have a career where I spend my time with some very special children. I love being part of a profession that makes such a difference in the lives of others! Helen Kabbani: I've been working in a manual therapy, outpatient orthopedic clinic in San Clemente, CA and absolutely love it! I am so thankful for all the proͲ fessors at University of St. Augustine who have prepared me for this great profession. Abbey Cornish: John and I got engaged in May in Dallas, TX and will be getting married on June 4, 2011 in Cincinnati, OH. We currently live in Dallas where I work for Baylor Plano in the outpatient physical therapy department. David Dunham: My wife and I had our 5th baby, Caroline Paula, on September 22nd. I have started Holy Spirit Home Health, a home health care company, while continuing to own and operate two outͲpatient PT and Chiropractic ReͲ habilitation centers. Life is good. Rhianna Hughes: I am currently living in Texas and a Director of Rehab for IndeͲ pendence Rehab/Ensign group since January 2010. I am now a Certified SenͲ ior Strength Trainer (CSST) and working towards Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) in 2011. I am working towards earning my GCS in 2012. Gabe Snow: I am currently employed as a physical therapist with Rush FoundaͲ tion Hospital in Meridian, MS. My wife, Amy, and I are expecting our first child in January and are excited to see if the
good Lord blesses us with a boy or a girl. Lalita (Persaud) Tivey: I am currently working full time at an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Deland and part time at a hospital in inpatient. I love my work and my patients, and I am glad I chose USA to prepare me for this career
2010
Jill Crisp: Well, my student loans have become due... they are a joy. OtherͲ wise, plugging away in outpatient. Someone, anyone, move to TN!!! Sarah Dodds: I am currently working as an OT and a PT for St. Augustine Rehabilitative Specialists in St. Augustine. I met the love of my life while attending a bible study during my second PT internship. We were married this past October and now live in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. I cannot say enough wonderful things about University of St. Augustine! I feel that I received such a great education and am really enjoying my career! Eric Jaynes: I took a new job in July at Drayer Physical Therapy, an outpaͲ tient ortho clinic. I also completed my MTC in July. Currently enjoying the beautiful winter in Ohio with our yelͲ low lab puppy, Atlas. Yes, I named my dog after C1! Noelle Leger: I've moved to Honolulu, HI, got engaged to my St. Augustine sweetheart, Casey Wiggins, and now work for Brighton Rehabilitation. Rachel West: I have recently accepted a position as a pediatric physical therapist with Children's Hospital of Alabama. It is in an outpatient setting and I have thoroughly enͲ joyed it. Working with various ages and a variety of diagnoses has been both chalͲ lenging and rewarding.
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Manual Therapy and Orthopaedic Seminars 2011 Seminar Calendar CONTINUING
EDUCATION
SEMINARS
Stanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences 30 Hours, 3.0 CEUs (No Prerequisite) 35 Hours, 3.5 CEUs (No Prerequisite) $595 1 University Boulevard $745 $895 Also Available to OTs Austin, TX . . . . . . . . . . .Cantu . . . . . . . . . .Feb 4 - 6 St. Augustine, FL 32086-5783 St. Augustine, FL . . . .Viti . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar 2 - 6 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Baldwin . . . . . . . . .Feb 3 - 6 Cincinnati, OH . . . . . . .Stanborough . . .Mar 11 - 13 Registration: 800-241-1027 Denver, CO . . . . . . . . .Yack . . . . . . . . . . .Mar 9 - 13 Ft. Lauderdale, FL . . . .Naas . . . . . . . . .Mar 17 - 20 St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . .Cantu . . . . . . . .May 20 - 22 FAX: 904-826-0085 Ft. Lauderdale, FL . . .Viti . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 6 - 10 Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . .Busby . . . . . . . . . .Apr 7 - 10 Little Rock, AR . . . . . . .Stanborough . . . . .Jun 3 - 5 San Diego, CA . . . . . .Furto . . . . . . . .Apr 27 - May 1 Baltimore, MD . . . . . . .Busby . . . . . . . . . .May 5 - 8 Scranton, PA . . . . . . . .Grodin . . . . . . . .Jun 24 - 26 Name: Atlanta, GA . . . . . . . . .Smith . . . . . . . . .May 20 - 24 New Orleans, LA . . . . .Naas . . . . . . . . .May 12 - 15 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Cantu . . . . . . . . .Jul 29 - 31 _____________________________ New York City, NY . . . .Yack . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jun 1- 5 Austin, TX . . . . . . . . . . .Naas . . . . . . . . . .Jul 21 - 24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL . . . .Grodin . . . . . . . . . .Aug 5 - 7 ___PT Boston, MA . . . . . . . . .Furto . . . . . . . . . .Jun 22 - 26 San Francisco, CA . . . .Turner . . . . . . . . .Jul 28 - 31 Atlanta, GA . . . . . . . . . .Grodin . . . . . . . .Aug 12 - 14 Cincinnati, OH . . . . . . .Furto . . . . . . . . . .Aug 10 - 14 Boston, MA . . . . . . . . . .Busby . . . . . . . .Aug 18 - 21 Baltimore, MD . . . . . . .Cantu . . . . . .Sep 30 - Oct 2 Address: St. Augustine, FL . . . .Viti . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug 17 - 21 Phoenix, AZ . . . . . . . . .Turner . . . . . . . .Aug 25 - 28 New York City, NY . . . .Grodin . . . . . . . . . .Oct 7 - 9 _____________________________ Orlando, FL . . . . . . . . .Yack . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 5 - 9 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Baldwin . . . . . . .Sep 15 - 18 Las Vegas, NV . . . . . . .Stanborough . . .Oct 21 - 23 City: Baltimore, MD . . . . . . .Smith . . . . . . . . . .Nov 11 - 15 Harrisburg (Dillsburg) PA .Naas . . . . . . . . . .Oct 13 - 16 Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . .Grodin . . . . . . . .Nov 11 - 13 Phoenix, AZ . . . . . . . .Yack . . . . . . . . . .Nov 16 - 20 Denver, CO . . . . . . . . .Turner . . . . . . . . . .Nov 3 - 6 Boston, MA . . . . . . . . . .Grodin . . . . . . . . .Dec 9 - 11 _____________________________ Austin, TX . . . . . . . . . .Viti . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dec 7 - 11 San Diego, CA . . . . . . .Cantu . . . . . . . .Dec 16 - 18 State: _________ Zip: __________ E2 - Extremity Integration Email: _____________________ S2 - Advanced Evaluation & 21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (Prerequisite E1) MANUAL THERAPY CERTIFICATION Home: (_____) _____-_________ Manipulation of Pelvis, Lumbar & $595 Preparation and Examination Work: (_____) _____-_________ Thoracic Spine Including Thrust 32 Hours, 3.2 CEUs 21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (Prerequisite S1) Washington, DC . . . . . .Patla . . . . . . . . . .Feb 25 - 27 (Prerequisites: S1, S2, S3, S4, E1, E2, MF1) $995 FAX: (_____) _____-_________ $595 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Patla . . . . . . . . . .Mar 18 - 20 Please register me for: Boston, MA . . . . . . . . . .Patla . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1 - 3 Seminars: Little Rock, AR . . . . . . .Irwin . . . . . . . . .Feb 25 - 27 Orlando, FL . . . . . . . . .Conrad . . . . . . . .May 13 - 15 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Paris et al . . . .Feb 14 - 19 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Viti . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 15 - 17 Atlanta, GA . . . . . . . . . .Conrad . . . . . . . .Jun 10 - 12 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Paris et al . . . . . . .Apr 4 - 9 _____________________________ Boston, MA . . . . . . . . . .Yack . . . . . . . . . .Apr 15 - 17 San Diego, CA . . . . . . .Patla . . . . . . . . . .Jul 22 - 24 San Diego, CA . . . . . . .Paris et al . . . . .Jul 11 - 16 Locations: Denver, CO . . . . . . . . .Viti . . . . . . . .Apr 29 - May 1 Baltimore, MD . . . . . . .Conrad . . . . . . . . .Sep 9 - 11 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Paris et al . .Nov 28 - Dec 3 _____________________________ Harrisburg (Dillsburg) PA .Irwin . . . . . . . . . .Jun 24 - 26 New York City, NY . . . .Patla . . . . . . . . . .Oct 21 - 23 Dates: Baltimore, MD . . . . . . .Viti . . . . . . . . . . . .Jul 15 -1 7 Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . .Conrad . . . . . . . .Nov 11 - 13 SPORTS THERAPY CERTIFICATION Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . .Irwin . . . . . . . . . .Jul 22 - 24 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Patla . . . . . . . . . .Nov 18 - 20 Preparation and Examination _____________________________ 16 Hours, 1.6 CEUs S1 - Introduction to Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation
E1 - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation
New York City, NY . . . .Yack . . . . . . . . . . .Aug 5 - 7 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Irwin . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 7 - 9 Grand Rapids, MI . . . . .Yack . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 4 - 6
PRIMARY CARE CERTIFICATION Preparation and Examination
(Prerequisites Seminars with University of St. Augustine: S1, E1)(Contact
23 Hours, 2.3 CEUs
and fees: 503-642-4432)
S3 - Advanced Evaluation & Manipulation of the Cranio Facial, Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine
MF1 - Myofascial Manipulation 20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs (No Prerequisite)
NASMI for information regarding additional seminar requirements, testing
(Prerequisites: S1, E1, Medical Diagnostics, Pharmacology, Imaging & Managed Care)
$995
St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Paris et al . . . .Feb 14 - 19
27 Hours, 2.7 CEUs (Prerequisite S1)
$795 Advanced Manipulation Including St. Augustine, FL . . . .Paris/Rot . . . . . .Feb 17 - 20 Baltimore, MD . . . . . . .Smith . . . . . . . . .Mar 17 - 20 Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . .Rot . . . . . . . . . .May 12 - 15 New York City, NY . . . .Rot . . . . . . . . . . .Jun 23 - 26 Atlanta, GA . . . . . . . . .Smith . . . . . . . . .Aug 11 - 14 Denver, CO . . . . . . . . .Rot . . . . . . . . . . . .Sep 8 - 11 Boston, MA . . . . . . . . .Smith . . . . . . . . .Oct 14 - 17 New Orleans, LA . . . . .Rot . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 17 - 20 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Paris/Smith . . . . . .Dec 1 - 4 Ft. Lauderdale, FL . . .Smith . . . . . . . . .Dec 10 - 13
S4 - Functional Analysis & Management of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex 15 Hours, 1.5 CEUs (Prerequisite S1)
Thrust of the Spine & Extremities 20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs (Prerequisite: Completion of MTC Certification) $775
St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Paris et al . . . .Feb 14 - 16
CRANIO-MANDIBULAR, HEAD, NECK & FACIAL PAIN CERTIFICATION Preparation and Examination 32 Hours, 3.2 CEUs (Prerequisites: S1, S3, CF1, CF2, CF3 & CF4)
$995
St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Paris et al . .Feb 12 - 17
St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Irwin/Yack . . . . .Mar 25 - 27 San Diego, CA . . . . . . .Irwin/Yack . . . . .Aug 19 - 21
Additional Seminar Offerings The Older Adult with a Neurological CF 1: Basic Cranio-Facial 20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs (No Prerequisite; also Impairment 29 Hours, 2.9 CEUs (No Prerequisite) Also available to OTs
$545
$498
$625
St. Augustine, FL. . .Howell/Liphart . . . . .Mar 10 - 13
Grand Rapids, MI . . . .Nyberg . . . . . . . . .Mar 12 - 13 The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Baltimore, MD . . . . . . .Varela . . . . . . . . .May 21 - 22 Impairment St. Augustine, FL . . . .Varela . . . . . . . . . . .Jun 4 - 5 29 Hours, 2.9 CEUs (No Prerequisite) Minneapolis, MN . . . . .Lonnemann . . . . .Jun 11 - 12 Also available to OTs $625 Boston, MA . . . . . . . . .Lonnemann . . . . . Jul 30 - 31 San Diego, CA . . . . . .Nyberg . . . . . . . .Aug 20 - 21 St. Augustine, FL. . . . . .Decker . . . . . . . .Jun 16 - 19 St. Augustine, FL . . . .Varela . . . . . . . . .Sep 10 - 11 New York City, NY . . . .Nyberg . . . . . . . .Sep 17 - 18 Applied Musculoskeletal Imaging for Orlando, FL . . . . . . . . .Lonnemann . . . . . . Nov 5 - 6 Physical Therapists Atlanta, GA . . . . . . . . .Nyberg . . . . . . . .Nov 12 - 13 21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (No Prerequisite) $545 Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . .Nyberg . . . . . . . . .Dec 10 - 11 St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Agustsson . . . . . .Apr 15 - 17 The Continuing Professional Education Division of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road Suite 500 McLean, VA 22102
*Specifically designed to respect the Sabbath. Seminar dates, locations, and tuition are subject to change, please call before making any non-refundable reservations.
Prerequisite information: Seminar:______________________ Location/Date: _____________________________ Is this your first seminar with the University? Yes____ No ____ A $100 non-refundable deposit must accompany registration form. A 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for Certification. Balance is due 30 days prior to start date of the seminar. Balance can be transferred or refunded with 2 week written notice. Notice received after that time subject to only 50% refund. No refunds or transfers will be issued after the seminar begins.
METHOD OF PAYMENT ____Check or Money Order enclosed Please make payable to: University of St. Augustine available online)
$595 Charge my:
St. Augustine, FL . . . . .Rocabado . . . . . Feb 10 - 12
Earn Your EdD Degree Based on today's shortage of health science faculty in higher education, this degree program was designed to offer candidates the opportunity to learn skills necessary for success in the higher education environment. Coursework is structured to meet the unique needs of health science education, in particular those looking to teach in areas such as occupational and physical therapy education, nursing, athletic training and physician assistant programs. For further information, please contact Gloria Doherty via email gdoherty@usa.edu or by calling 800-241-1027, ext. 283.
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Card # ______________________________ Exp. date: ___/___ Amount: $_________ Signature: ______________________________ Team Discount - Two or more persons from the same facility registering for the same seminar at the same time, receive a 10% discount at the time of registration. (Advanced notice and full payment required, does not apply after the first day of a seminar.)
Multiple Seminar Discount - Register and pay in full for two or more seminars at the same time and receive a 10% discount. (May not be combined with any other discounts or previous registrations.) ACC 1-11
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Point your car in our direction... Friday, March 11, 2011 St. Augustine, FL Campus 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday, March 18, 2011 San Diego, CA Campus 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Get on the road to a successful career as a physical therapist, an occupational therapist or a orthopaedic physician assistant! Visit our St. Augustine, FL or our San Diego, CA campus locations for one of our Spring 2011 Open House events. To register to attend one of our events, please visit us at www.usa.edu and click on the “events” section on the left. If you have any further questions, please contact Kelly Kuecker at (800) 241-1027, ext 235. We look forward to seeing you there!