Accolades Spring 2012 by University of St. Augustine

Accolades Spring 2012 EdiĆ&#x;on

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President’s Message eelcome to another great edi on of Accolades. At many eeduca onal ins tu ons there are a myriad of ac vi es th that are on-going in addi on to the day-to-day classroom le learning. From advancing our professions, to par cipa ng in community ac vi es, to being recognized for accomp plishments, to developing new courses, these ac vi es speak to a vibrant University that is mee ng it’s mission and living it’s core values. In this edi on, you will see that the University of St. Augus ne is doing just that!

Recently, I a ended a conference that focused on helping ins tu ons examine the factors that lead to quality improvement within higher educa on. What I learned is that the work a university produces is not just about what students learn, but how they help people to transform. That thought caused me to think about the many ac vi es both within and outside the classroom that help our students and faculty transform their lives, their thinking and their a tudes. These are ac vi es that, for example, help to promote teamwork, professionalism, advocacy, and a commitment to a healthy and producve lifestyle. That is what this issue is about, seeing transforma ons. Transforma ons in our campus oﬀerings and new programs, in promo ng our professions, and in our USA faculty, staﬀ and students. Our changes demonstrate USA’s never-ending journey to be be er educators, scholars, community partners and professionals. And as Barbara Deangelis tells us, “The journey between what you once were and who you are now becoming is where the dance of life really takes place.” Enjoy the dance,

Wanda Nitsch, PT, PhD President/Chief Academic Oﬃcer

contact us Want to submit a piece to be published in the next edi on of Accolades? Please contact Kelly Kuecker, Marke ng Manager, at kkuecker@usa.edu. Please remember that all pieces submi ed are edited at the discre on of the university.

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AusĆ&#x;n, TX Campus Opening in September 2012

Visit our new campus in Austin We are excited to announce that the University will be expanding once again! In September of 2012, we will be taking our first class on our new Aus n, TX campus! The 74,000 square-foot campus will be built by Hardin Construc on Company on 27.7 acres near the Circle C Ranch community. The two building layout will house a number of student centered learning classrooms, laboratories, research facili es, a library, wellness center and student lounge areas, as well as administra on and oﬃce spaces. Sawtooth Development Group, who also built USA’s San Diego, CA campus, will be leading this new campus expansion. The Aus n campus will be able to accommodate approximately 500 students and will open in September of 2012. USA is now accep ng applica ons for the inaugural class which oﬀers our on-campus full- me degree program for students who are seeking to obtain their Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT).

“This is an exci ng me for our University,” states USA President, Dr. Wanda Nitsch. “We have been planning a Texas campus for four years and are thrilled to see our progress. We hope to garner the successes we have experienced at our other campuses and apply this same focus on health professional educa on to our newest loca on in Aus n.“ We are excited that Patricia M. King, PT, PhD, OCS, MTC will be the Director for the DPT program in Ausn. Dr. King has over 30 years of clinical and educaonal experience and is currently a member of the APTA’s Manipula on Work Group. What an exci ng me this is for USA!

Know someone who wants to be a part of our inaugural DPT class in Texas? Visit www.usa.edu or call (800) 241-1027 to learn how!

Take Advantage of USA!

Bring USA to your Facility Bring the University of St. Augus ne’s world-renowned Manual Therapy Cer fica on (MTC) to your physical therapists. By hos ng the seminars exclusively at your facility, just for your PTs, you eliminate the cost of employee travel and with varied seminar schedules, your facility can remain open for pa ent treatment. Become the manual therapy specialty clinic in your area. To learn more, please contact Lori Hankins, Director of Con nuing Educa on, at (800) 241-1027, ext. 203 or at lhankins@usa.edu.

Become a Clinical EducaƟon Site The Clinical Educa on Department is always seeking new loca ons that can oﬀer meaningful on-site learning experiences to our students during their internships or fieldworks. As one of our clinical sites, you will have the chance to form posi ve rela onships with our students, but you will also have the opportunity to provide professional development to your staﬀ as they mentor each student. If you are interested in becoming one of our clinical educa on sites, please contact Kayla Dunn at (800) 241-1027, ext. 291 or at kdunn@usa.edu.

Become a ConƟnuing EducaƟon Co-Sponsor Let us bring one our interna onally recognized con nuing educa on seminars to you! By working with USA to become a seminar co-sponsor, you will not only have one of our instructors host a seminar conveniently located at your facility, you can also earn free registra ons for your staﬀ members based on a endance. For more informa on on becoming a co-sponsor, please contact Ouida Howell, Assistant Director of Con nuing Educa on, at (800) 241-1027, ext. 266 or at ohowell@usa.edu.

Sponsor a Student Would you like to sponsor one of our student’s educa on during their last term at USA? In exchange, your sponsored student would commit to an exclusive working agreement with your facility upon their gradua on. Contact our Financial Aid Department to learn more about this wonderful opportunity. For more informaon please contact Rhonda James, Director of Financial Aid, at (800) 241-1027, ext. 284 or at rjames@usa.edu.

Reflections of a Fellow As I finish my fellowship at the University of St. Augusne, I reflect upon the intensity of this past year and how I have arrived at this point in my career. As a farm boy growing up in SW Louisiana, I never thought I would be involved with an ins tu onal se ng such as USA, training with the leading clinicians and pioneers of the physical therapy profession. Being a true cowboy, rodeo was one of my high school sports. I always thought that I would someday become a veterinarian. Through experiences and life’s lessons I was redirected to have a passionate mind and spirit towards helping people. Therefore, I chose the profession of physical therapy and since then I have never looked back. I could not be happier.

Become a part of USA’s Residency or Fellowship programs

The University is pleased to offer the Clinical Orthopaedic Todd Bourgeois, Residency and the OrthopaePT, DPT, MTC dic Manual Physical Therapy A er gradua ng from USA in 2007, I prac ced for two and half years in Des n, Fellowship Programs. Florida in a private manual physical therapy se ng. This is where I developed the many various skills of a working clinician and learned from the clinic’s highly experienced prac oners. I then decided that I wanted to be more than just a salary physical therapist, but my direc on was not very clear. I took a month off and went to Peru for some physical therapy mission work. This trip made me realize an important component to my new goal as a professional: “give a man a fish and feed him for the day, but teach a man to fish and he will be hungry no more.” From this point, I knew that teaching was something that I was very interested in and I wanted to con nue to grow as a manual physical therapist. The Fellowship program here at the USA had this complete package. The Fellowship is definitely one of the most intense endeavors I’ve ever experienced and by far the most beneficial. Being trained by eight mentors everyday is essen ally like being in a prac cal/examina on eight hours a day, with the combina on of extra didac c work and teaching. Although I’ve only been prac cing for four years, this fellowship has advanced my ability as a very diverse clinician with the expert experience that all of my mentors have shared with me. Teaching is truly a skill that is difficult to master, but probably the most rewarding. If one really wants to know the content of any subject well, then one should try to teach it. I feel that this dynamic set-up is what makes the University of St. Augus ne’s Fellowship program unique and sets it apart from other fellowship programs.

These therapists mentored while con on.

programs allow the chance to be in a clinical se ng nuing their educa-

To learn more, contact residencyfellowship@usa.edu for more informa on on this exciting opportunity! Interested in becoming a fellowship or residency site? Please contact Dr. Erin Conrad at (800) 241-1027, ext. 246 or at econrad@usa.edu.

The Fellowship helped me discover this new passion for clinical teaching, thus helping me decide to take 10 students with me to Nicaragua for a physical and occupa onal therapy mission trip last month. There we served the local surf community of the west coast, trea ng musculoskeletal condi ons. I now plan to u lize the skills and knowledge that I have developed in this fellowship program by con nuing to prac ce as a skilled manual therapist and reach out even further as an educator in this area of my profession.

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Dr. Gabriel Somarriba DETC Outstanding Graduate Award

Two USA Alumni were honored with awards from the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Learn more about both of these distinguished alumni... Dr. Gabriel Somarriba was working in the medical field as a research exercise physiologist when he decided a graduate degree was essen al to further his career in research and incorporate pa ent care into his roles. Determined to con nue his work in research, the search for a program suitable to his goals led him to the FLEX DPT program.

Dr. Somarriba is currently an Assistant Professor for Clinical Pediatrics at The University of Miami where he splits his days between pa ent care and research. The FLEX DPT program was the only program that would allow the flexibility for him to remain a full- me employee in research and complete a DPT. While at USA, Dr. Somarriba served as class representave and maintained close interac on with program directors to further improve the program. Dr. Somarriba was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student Award at gradua on by his peers. Upon gradua on, he joined the faculty at USA to instruct students going through the FLEX DPT program he completed, allowing him to provide valuable first-hand experience to successful comple on of the degree. “The University of St. Augus ne for Health Sciences FLEX DPT Program gave me the opportunity to further my educa on while maintaining a full me posi on in academia, and has led to a unique and rewarding career path of clinical care, research and educa on.”

Dr. Jason Highsmith began prac cing orthopaedic physical therapy in 2003. He graduated with his entry level Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) from the USF School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilita on Sciences and his Transi onal Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augus ne. He went on to study prosDr. Jason Highsmith the cs at Northwestern UniDETC Famous versity’s Feinberg School of Alumni Award Medicine in Chicago, IL. He is currently a PhD candidate in the USF Medical Science program in the Clinical/ Transla onal Research Track. Dr. Highsmith is an Assistant Professor at the USF’s School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilita on Sciences where he teaches Prosthe cs and Ortho cs as well as Movement Science. He is jointly appointed with the James Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, FL as a Research Associate. He has studied the compara ve eﬃcacy of numerous prosthe c components and has also published in the areas of prosthe c biomechanics, prosthe c design and amputee rehabilita on. “Being a distance learning student early in my professional career helped me to understand the process and role that distance educa on has for clinicians at various places in their development. For instance, in entry level training, distance learning maximizes face-to-face instruc onal me for concentrated, applied learning opportuni es such as laboratory experiences. In the professional development of an experienced clinician, distance training allows for con nued prac ce and clinical proficiency while combining didac c training customized to the individual’s day to day professional schedule.”

USA’s St. Augus ne campus had over 500 community members par cipate in the USA 5K Health & Fun Fair in 2011. Over $6,000 was raised for the Salva on Army’s “Feed the Hungry” program. An amazing group of over 150 volunteers lead by PT faculty member, Dr. Jeﬀ Rot, helped make the event a huge success!

Congratulations Exercise: Free Medicine

to Teresa Hornick, SPT. Teresa was the recipient of the First USA Healthcare Journalism Award given by Dr. Paul Mackarey. Below is her winning submission.

n November of each year, our na on celebrates two nostalgic days of remembrance: the birthday of the United States Marine Corps (November 10th) and Veterans Day (November 11th). Both are designated to remind Americans of the selfless sacrifice that millions of courageous men and women gave of their todays so we could have our tomorrows. They purchased our freedom at a great price - a freedom giving us the opportunity to a end any desired school or church, to speak and marry freely, to choose our own health care, and a seemingly limitless array of other opportuni es. However, the alarming irony is that for a na on with so much, we have an epidemic of insufficient personal fitness and health care. Unfortunately, the problem lies in the simple fact that people usually don’t value their health un l they lose it. This being so, my challenge to you is to look at how your own health status is impac ng your quality of life. For many of us, our sedentary lifestyle is the cause of this epidemic that affects every aspect of our life. My bo om line advice - take full advantage of the free medicine called exercise and you will significantly improve your overall health and wellness. Since the mental, spiritual, emo onal, physical, social, and intellectual aspects of our lives comprise our total health and wellness, it is impera ve that we pay close a en on to these areas. Because of lengthy periods of health and wellness neglect, many people struggle with health risks and a myriad of other problems- problems that could have been avoided if simple health care principles were followed. Exercise, then, is the remedy that will greatly enhance our life. Exercise comes with many misconcep ons. Popular ones include: exercise is never fun, quan ty over quality, no pain no gain, li ing makes you bulky, or thinking one must work out for 1-2 hours a day to make a difference. To maintain a health fitness level, any misconcep ons must be put aside and replaced with basic, common sense health advice. Let us look at your heart! The American Heart Associa on says that if an individual exercises 30 minutes, 5 days a week, or 10-15 minute increments 2-3 mes per day, will significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, which has one of the highest death rates in the United States. Heart disease is caused by many risk factors. These factors include: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical inac vity and stress. The Center for Disease Control and Pre-

ven on reported that lack of adequate exercise is the most prevalent risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) and that more than 60 % of adult Americans do not perform the American Heart Associa on’s minimum amount of physical ac vity. It is important to understand that exercise has a ripple eﬀect on all aspects of our lives. When you take care of the body God gave you, you learn though proper exercise that your body and mind are surprisingly resilient and able to handle tasks that you only dreamed. Rather, your own mental drive nurtured by a desire to be healthy will create an inner alarm clock to ensure your body gets the free medicine it deserves. Now resolve to make our na on’s remembrance days your personal days of pride as you start your free daily dose of exercise. We have been given the freedom and opportunity to be pro-ac ve in our own level of health and wellness. Make it happen! Your dedica on and your example will be the best witness to adding life to your years. 10 Free Exercise Tips Note: If you have health complica ons and are star ng a new exercise program or want to increase your ac vity, please consult your physician or physical therapist before star ng. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Walk up the stairs in your home a couple extra mes a day. Park in the furthest parking spot when going to the mall. Spend an extra 10 minutes walking parts of the mall to window shop. When doing laundry pick up the detergent and use as a weight for arm curls or squats (appx 8-10 pounds depending on the size). Play outside with your children or grandchildren. Choose to walk around the home and clean or decorate instead of watching TV. Find a park bench, picnic table or study chair at home. Sit down and get up as many mes as you can. Use a bath towel to stretch a er your shower. If you enjoy athle cs, compe on and suppor ng various chari es, join your local team or visit www.ac ve.com for a race/event coming up in a sport you prefer. Mul -task while ge ng ready for work in the morning- stand on one foot while brushing your teeth or perform squats while blow drying your hair. While talking on the phone and not in the car, lunge in place.

Start your daily dose of exercise today! Make a plan, write it down and have FUN on the journey to reaching your goals. References: 1h p://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/. Updated and Accessed October 11 2011. 2HIllegass E. Essen als of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy. 3rd edi on. St. Lious Missouri. Elsevier Saunders. 2011

This opportunity was extended to all students in an entry-level or post-professional program at the University of St. Augus ne. Interested students submi ed an ar cle wri en on a health care topic of their choice. The submissions were considered by Dr. Mackarey. The winner was awarded $500 and will be published in the weekly column, “Health & Exercise Forum by Dr. Paul Mackarey,” in the Scranton Times Tribune. Dr. Mackarey is an alumni of the University of St. Augus ne’s DHSc program. He has established himself as a successful prac oner, educator and health care journalist in great part due to his graduate degree from USA. Wan ng to give back to the university, he created this award to benefit a current student.

What’s new at USA?

athy Hagy R N , MSN, CCRN, CNE, OPA faculty member facilitated a rela onship with St. Augus ne’s ^ Patricia D. Moore, PhD, RN; Kathy Hagy, Flagler Life In- RN, MSN, CCRN, CNE; Salam Abdo, MD; and Kary Bates. s tute and Dr. Patricia Moore to establish learning opportuni es for the OPA students. Students will be able to interact with simulated pa ents in an authen c medical setng. Mrs. Hagy’s background as a nurse educator and her previous experience with simula on labs, led her to seek this opportunity for students in her physiology lab. As part of the experience they will be exposed to medical examina on of pa ents with diﬀering condions such as abnormal breathing, heart rate or chest sounds. Students will have the opportunity to interact with the simula on lab and will benefit from the teaching of Dr. Salam Abdo, MD with the Flagler Life Ins tute in their first and third terms. This will provide yet another opportunity to prac ce authen c pa ent interac ons prior to their clinical rota ons.

ee Welk, PhD, MSN, RN, recently became an Adjunct Faculty in the Doctorate in Health Sciences and Doctor of Educa on programs. A long- me nurse educator, Dee has recently been elected to chair a major commi ee for Sigma Theta Tau Interna onal, the only honor society in nursing and to serve on its Board of Directors. The 20-member world-wide commi ee of individuals oversees and helps the oﬃcers of some 500 chapters to meet the goals and mission of the society. At the conven on in Texas, it was the first me regional coordinators have been elected from Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe and La n/South America/Caribbean to join the 15 North American members to facilitate the work around the world.

“I know my online teaching skills will be well applied to seek a sense of unity within the group as well as to work with individual members,” said Dr. Dee Welk. “I just completed a term as one of the regional coordinators for chapters in PA and NY, and hope to bring all of experiences together for this new posi on,” added Welk.

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^ Students at the San Diego, CA campus work out in the wellness center.

The St. Augus ne and San Marcos campus’ Wellness Centers have been designed to promote team building and sportsmanship amongst our student body. More importantly, through its challenges and other ac vi es, promote the “healthy and produc ve lifestyle” for a health conscien ous future.

Involvement in the Wellness Center’s ac vi es has proven to be a great method of stress relief, allowing students and employees a break from the pressures of daily obliga ons. It’s also a way for students and employees to interact in a neutral and healthy environment. USA has even integrated the centers into the curriculum to reflect the value it holds for wellness. The centers enable students to take full advantage of the fitness facility for use in their academic classes as well as for group projects. Instructors integrate teaching students in the wellness center on equipment setup, program ini a on, and advancement and modifica on of exercise based on various diagnoses.

Happenings

As USA advances the Wellness Center programs, there is much to look forward to. There are plans for new equipment, more ac vi es, and increased student and employee involvement. The goal is con nue to provide an environment that promotes and facilitates a healthy and produc ve lifestyle for our students, faculty, staﬀ and, ul mately our clients and local communi es.

Two of our faculty members received their post-professional doctoral degrees from USA: Cornelia Lieb-Lundell and Nicolaas van den Heever. Congratulaons to them both! Dr. van den Heever has also recently been elected as the Region 1 Director for the Occupa onal Therapy Associaon of California, as well as elected as a board member for the California Federa on of Occupa onal Therapy.

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Faculty at the University of St. Augus ne had an impac ul presence at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist Conference in San Diego, CA this October. Not only did our faculty have a strong showing during the poster presenta ons, several also gave pla orm presenta ons. Dr. Paris delivered the Inaugural Honorary Speaker address to kick oﬀ the event. What a wonderful turnout from USA!

Dr. Stanley V. Paris was honored as the inaugural “Dis nguished Lecturer” of the AAOMPT conference and presented a keynote address to the membership. Dr. Paris’ presenta on provided the membership a greatly appreciated history lesson of where our profession has been and how it has arrived to the point it is today. He provided great insight on his thoughts on Evidence Informed Prac ce and challenged the audience to think beyond the findings of a literary ar cle and to treat the pa ent as a whole. Dr. Paris’ presenta on set the tone for the remainder of the conference as it laid the groundwork for one of the most talked about AAOMPT conferences in many years. - Dr. Eric Furto < Dr. Laura Johnson and Dr. Stanley Paris at AAOMPT.

See all of the exci ng areas that Diagnosed With Atlantoaxial RotaUSA faculty par cipated in at this tory Subluxa on With Pre/Post Inyear’s AAOMPT conference: terven on MRI Valida on: A Case Report” Fellows Recognized Amanda Grant-Roys and Ma Jim Vi – “Use of the Mul fidus IsoDaugherty were recognized for metric Technique In Pa ents With comple ng a Creden aled Fellow- Acute Neck Pain” ship Program. Poster Presenta ons Residency Program Graduates Sco Getsoian – “Costovertebral Tal Blair graduated from the Ortho- and Costotransverse Joint Manipupaedic Physical Therapy Residency la on To Improve Diaphragma c Program in the Summer 2011. Func on in A Recrea onal Runner Presen ng With Referred Shoulder Pre Conference Course Pain – A Case Report” Catherine Patla, Erin Conrad, Amanda Grant-Roys and Kristy Amanda Grant-Roys – “Treatment Brandon taught a course tled: For Func onal Limita ons From “Common Clinical Findings with Constric on Band Syndrome” Uncommon Links of the Lower Extremity: Evidence, Evalua on and Laura Johnson – “Enhancing PerforInterven on” mance In Boxers: A Physical Therapist Guided Training Program – A Pla orm Presenta ons Case Report” Jeﬀ Rot – “Manual Physical Laura Johnson – “The Use Of Joint Therapy ManManipula on, Soleus Eccentric Exagement for a ercises, And Pilates For Treatment Pediatric Pa ent Of Ballet Dancer With Flxor Hallicus

Longus Tendonopathy: A Case Report” Catherine Patla, Janice Lwin, Laura Johnson – “Use Of An Ilium Belt To Treat Ilioinguinal Nerve Irrita on And Transverse Abedominus Weakness Associated With Psoas And Iliacus Pain In A Female Triathlete: A Case Study Report”

Catherine Patla, Janice Lwin, Laura Johnson – “Cuboid Internal Rotaon Hypomobility As Primary Causa ve Factor For Chronic Posterior Tibialis Tendinosis: A Case Study Report” Catherine Patla, Todd Bourgeois – “Scaphoid Cap tate Thrust Manipula on For Restoring Func onal Weight-Bearing Wrist Extension, Status Post Cyst Removal – A Case Report” Deepak Sebas an – “Thoracic Radiculopathy/Intercosto-Brachial Nerve Syndrome: A Case Report”

v Dr. Amanda Grant Roys, Dr. Erin Conrad, Dr. Catherine Patla and Dr. Kristy Brandon at AAOMPT.

^ Dr. Tamara Eichelberger supports her colleagues, Dr. Janice Lwin and Dr. Laura Johnson, at their poster presenta ons.

Physical Therapy Faculty and Students in Action < Dr. Lieb-Lundell and Ms. Anna Edwards presented a poster at the Sec on on Pediatrics Second Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA. The poster was en tled: “Pediatric Point Labs- A Hands-on Learning Experience with Children who have Special Needs” (Anna M. Edwards, PT, MA, MBA; Cornelia Lieb-Lundell, PT, DPT, MA, PCS; Annie Burke-Doe, PT, PhD, MPT, ; Kristen Johnson, PT, MS, NCS and Cherie Peters, PT, MPT, MHA).

> USA Faculty and students par cipated in the San Diego District California Physical Therapy Associa on’s Physical Therapy Fair at the San Diego Tuna Harbor Park. USA joined many of the community physical therapy prac ces exhibi ng and were instrumental in helping to explain the role of physical therapy to the a endees, as well as introduce USA to the visitors.

< Twenty St. Augus ne campus students, faculty and staff par cipated in the MS 150 bicycle ride in October. USA rode with the PGA Tour Team and thousands of other riders to help raise over a million dollars for Mul ple Sclerosis. For many students and staff this was the first me making the ride. The St. Augus ne campus also supported students in their effort to raise money by having a car wash on campus. Great job team USA!

T-shirts for a Cause About a year ago, a local women no ced she was falling quite frequently, which A eeventually landed her in the hospital. She only stayed in the hospittal for about a week and a er a series of tests they were unable tto discover the cause of her progressive weakness/fa gue. Her financial situa on has limited her hospital stay and is now limiting any rehab that would be beneficial. She is an extremely down to earth, posi ve person and the mother of d tthree boys. She was in need of a helping hand in this tough situa on. Students in the Neuromuscular II class in St. Augus ne decided that this w would be a great opportunity to not only get hands on experience with a pa ent but to also give back to the community by raising funds to help. Students decided to design the t-shirt pictured to sell as their fund-raising eďŹ&#x20AC;ort. Remember that this pa ent is a part of the community that helps enrich the educa onal experieence by volunteering their me so that the students gget hands on experience. So this was an opportunity ffor us to help give back to the community!

Guess What?

Dr. Catherine Patla completed her 11th marathon in Denver, CO this past November. Great job!

Occupational Therapy Dr. Kurt Hubbard was once again involved in the annual Rosalynn Carter Ins tute Summit. This was a very unique opportunity to speak with key cons tuents in furthering the cause of OT and PT on some pressing legisla ve issues. Dr. Hubbard was the only OT present at the event, which provided him the opportunity to talk formally and informally to researchers, advocates, poli cians and appointed representa ves regarding the policies that impact the OT profession. In addi on, Dr. Hubbard also had the opportunity to meet with the only PT at the conference, as well as having the opportunity to speak to many individuals in break out sessions about issues that impact both professions. In a endance was not only the influen al Rosalynn Carter, but also Senator Saxby Chambliss (Georgia), Kathleen Sebelius (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), Hilda Solis (Secretary of Labor), Mike Chekas (Georgia State Representa ve), Ann Widger (Director of External AďŹ&#x20AC;airs) and Corolyn Colvin (Deputy Commissioner for Social Security Administra on). What a wonderful and educa ng experience which lead to informa on that impacts each clinicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to prac ce.

Rosalynn Carter and Dr. Kurt Hubbard.

Dr. Kurt Hubbard and Ben Vereen at the FOTA conference in St. Augus ne, FL.

Occupational Therapy Association Conference

TThe he Florida Florida Occupa onal Therapy Th herapy Associa on hosted itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual conference on the University of St. Augus ne campus in November. The conference was a huge success, with many of the faculty and students showcasing their exper se in the field of OT. Drs. Karen Howell and Anne Hull put on excellent pre-conference ac vi es as well as great presenta ons by Drs. Cindy Mathena and Elisabeth McGee. Dr. Bonnie Decker worked diligently behind the scenes with an army of student volunteers who helped keep the en re conference running smoothly. The event was kicked oďŹ&#x20AC; with a beau ful recep on on Friday night in the Heritage Lounge and con nued on Saturday with more interac ve conference ac vi es. This is one of the largest FOTA conference in history, with well over 400 a endees. The highlight of the conference was the keynote speaker, Ben Vereen. He gave a passionate and mely speech, which le everyone inspired to carry on with their work as OTs. Thank you to everyone who par cipated in this dynamic event!

In 1992, Vereen was the vic m of a life-threatening automobile accident. His cri cal injuries lead him to spend months in both physical and occupa onal therapy. In recent years he has become an advocate of both professions as a mo va onal speaker.

Alumni Update

1996

Kevin Brueilly: Enjoying life in Lynchburg, VA with the family. Would enjoy having any “True Blue” 1996 classmates stop by. See y’all in Chicago! Mike Macko: My wife Brooke and I s ll live in Arlington, TX and I s ll manage Ben Hogan Sports Medicine in Fort Worth. I wish everyone in the original blue class a great 2012! Adetoyeje Oyeyemi: I am currently an Associate Professor at Dominican College of Blauvelt, Adjunct Faculty at Hunter College, City University of New York and Director of Rehabilita on Services at Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehabilita on Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dina (Peterson) Qualter: Rich and I just celebrated the anniversary of our first year in private prac ce. I am a CHT and have grown a strong hand therapy prac ce in Cape Cod. Our girls are 9 and 11. They keep us busy with soccer and every other ac vity under the sun!

1997

Michael Yuengling: I work part- me as a consultant/trainer for electronic Research Technology (eRT). eRT conducts contract cardiac safety studies in the clinical trial phases of pharmaceucal development. In July, I raced with Bob Gillanders (Green ‘97) at the EX2 Exterra Triathlon in Rocky Gap, MD.

1998

Heather (Li ler) Bushnell: My husband Dan and I are s ll enjoying life in St. Augus ne. I am an acute care staﬀ therapist at Flagler Hospital. We are raising our wonderful children, Jason, 7, and Mallory, 10. Last year I switched to the educa on department where I coordinate pa ent educa on. I taught anatomy lab at USA a er gradua on for several semesters and it is nice to get back into teaching. Marc Dalton: I have relocated to Wellington, FL! I brought my wife, 4 boys, and a ro weiler with me. We escaped

the taxes and cold winters of CT. I am working for CORA Rehab in West Palm Beach full me, and at a hospital and nursing home on the weekend. I am running and biking a lot, and training for a half marathon. Robert Niklewicz: I have le private prac ce a er 27 years and returned part me to a hospital-based prac ce. I do con nue as an ergonomic consultant and educator to both the public, as well as the private sectors. For fun, I have wri en my second historical novel, “Codename: Flame,” which will be out in April 2012.

1999

Kelly (Reid) Garcia: I manage several on-site programs for Solan c. I have developed educa onal programs for both the employees and community forums, a new prac ce area for OT, and teach for Cross Country Con nuing Educa on. And we also welcomed two beau ful twins to our family this year, Audrey and Aiden, born in July. William Hanney: I recently completed my PhD at Nova Southeastern University and I am a full me faculty member at the University of Central Florida. I have an awesome wife, Lisa, and two amazing kids, Liam and Bella. Life is good. Amy (Cornell) McBreen: The kids, who were 2 and 4 while I was at USA, are now 16 and 18. Time flies! I closed my clinic a er 8 exci ng years and took a posi on as the Chair of a developing PTA program at Hodges University in Naples, FL. It’s exci ng to plan and develop a program and seek CAPTE accredita on. Now I know what Dr. Paris went through while we were in school. Jennifer (Fleming) Pena: I used to work in an outpa ent clinic and hated the hours. I now work in home health, and love it! I have more me to hang out with my two kids and husband.

2000

Mark Bresee: Ellen and I just celebrated the birth of our third child, Parks,

this past November and con nue to stay extremely busy with our other two children. My own private pracce is in it’s fourth year and I am having a great me with development of performance-based sport specific and wellness programs. James Every: I am currently prac cing as a school-based pediatric PT for the WCPSS in Raleigh, NC. I am also in my first year of a transi onal DPT program at UNC-Chapel Hill. Hopefully, I will be receiving a part- me research opportunity with a faculty member next semester in a neuro-related area. Ulrike Mitchell: A er receiving my PhD in Exercise Science from BYU, I am now an assistant professor teaching in the same department! I teach func onal anatomy and orthopaedic impairment. My research focuses on the working mechanisms of near-infrared light in the treatment of RLS and diabe c neuropathy. Crissy (Ellis) Waters: I am currently working in SC for the Aiken County School District. My husband and I have two children and will be welcoming a son in February.

2001

Judd Gautreaux: I have been working at a private prac ce since gradua on. I have two children, 12 and 9, and I am enjoying coaching them in baseball, football, track and cross-country. My hobbies include hun ng, fishing, and spending me with family and friends. Senya Speaks: I have just accepted an Assistant Professor of Occupa onal Therapy tenured posi on at Tennessee State University. My posi on begins June 1, 2012.

2002

Cori Campbell: I’ve been living and working in the Tampa Bay area as the execu ve director of a home healthcare agency. I recently graduated with my MBA. I’ve been enjoying traveling and new experiences, and look forward to what 2012 will bring.

Robert Schaﬀer: I am currently the Regional Director for Select Rehabilitaon in Maryland, opera ng seven facili es across the state. I am married to Melissa and have two beau ful daughters: Mallory, 4 and Marin, 1. I hope everyone in the yellow class is happy and healthy.

2003

Kristy (Coleman) Burgess: I am connuing to work in a private outpa ent orthopaedics clinic located in Hurricane, WV. I work beside another talented therapist and two PTAs. It is a great prac ce. I also recently moved into a four bedroom house with my two sons and my fiance. We do not have an official date to marry, but hopefully next summer some me. Life is good. Sharon Burgess: A er a travel posion in home health in San Francisco, I bought a camper van and spent 4 months traveling and photographing Alaska, western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. I am taking a travel PT job in FL this year, then touring Eastern Canada for 2 months. Beth Garwick: I got married on New Year’s Eve. I have been working in Alabama as Director of Industrial Rehab for a private company for the past two years.

2004

Angela (Fontenot) Cason: I am now the owner of Grace Therapy Services in Brandon, Mississippi. I do FCE’s and PRN outpa ent PT clinic work. Colby started pre-K this year and Nick is teaching and coaching at St. Joseph Catholic School. Gage Crawford Cason was born in January of 2011. We have been truly blessed this year. Phyllis Clapis: I have co-authored a book with Julia Chevan en tled “Physical Therapy Management of Low Back Pain: A Case-Based Approach” (Jones & Bartle publishers) which was recently published. The book includes a chapter on the Paris approach wri en by USA’s Drs. Jeﬀrey Rot and Jim Vi .

I am currently employed as an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at American Interna onal College. Jennifer (Flage) Hobson: This year has been a big year for me. My li le son, Clyde Murphy Hobson, was born on Halloween 2010 and his big sister, Isabella Hobson, 2.5 years, is loving him dearly. We are s ll living in the South Loop of Chicago and enjoy all of the acvi es that Chicago has to oﬀer. Both of my PT prac ces have moved to bigger spaces and I have hired two more physical therapists. We s ll specialize in head, neck, spine and TMJ treatment. I am also now cer fied through the Myopain Seminars series for trigger point dry needling. Just this year, I started assis ng with the head and neck dry needling courses. Clark Rasberry: A er working in Palm Coast for two years a er gradua on, my wife and I moved back to Mississippi in 2006. I now work for our local hospital in outpa ent orthopedics. We have 17 total PT’s, 7 of which are USA grads. Christopher and Erin (Miller) Roosa: The Roosa’s are doing great! We now have the addi on of Carly Joy Roosa born in June. Chris became a boardcer fied clinical specialist in orthopedics and has plans to develop the first APTA cer fied orthopedic residency program in Maryland. Best wishes in 2012 everyone!

2005

Kathleen Burkland: Married to Robert on September 10, 2011 in beau ful Rosemary Beach, FL. Niki (Stanzilis) Groves: I have been promoted to Director of Opera ons for Outpa ent Rehab with a major health system and will be running eight outpa ent clinics in the metro Atlanta area. Gerry Catapang: I am s ll busy with the private prac ce established in 1999. Just created a phone app and a card game for the family. These projects can be viewed at www.ragpickerposi vecrea ons.com

Tina (Gubernot) Durando: I am currently working in pediatrics in Brooklyn, NY. In September we welcomed our first child, Jonathan. Santo Garcia: In October of 2011, I was elected onto the Board of Directors of the GBS-CIDP Founda on Interna onal. Also, earlier in the year I co-authored, “Guidelines for Physical and Occupa onal Therapy,” a booklet to assist clinicians with GBS-CIDP paents. Harpa Helgado r: I am an adjunct at the University of Iceland and teacher at Interna onal seminars in movement analysis and neuromuscular re-educaon of the neck, thorax and shoulder girdle. In December 2010, I defended my PhD project at the University of Iceland. James Pumarada: I have celebrated the first birthday of my twins, Krysta and Kyle. Currently I have 3 children and I am in private prac ce in New Jersey. Christopher Wilson: I am currently Educa on Coordinator at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI. I teach in the DPT program at Oakland University and Wayne State University, and I am currently Michigan’s Chief Delegate to the APTA.

2006

Kelly (Kippes) Frustaci: Joe and I are loving life as mommy and daddy to our beau ful baby girl, Nikki. We s ll reside is St. Augus ne, and work for a great company in Clay County, Preferred Physical Therapy. Karen Hartsell: Owner of Ocala Rehabilita on Associates, since 1991. Our oﬃces are in Ocala and the Villages. We provide physical therapy, occupa onal therapy, speech therapy and aqua c therapy! Sue (Tarazi) Machtley: The new PT prac ce I opened in January 2011 has really taken oﬀ and I am ready to hire another therapist. Also, my husband and I are being blessed with our first child, due to arrive in March! Alexis Megow: As of December, I have

successfully passed the CHT exam. I will con nue to work as an OTR/L, CHT in outpa ent hand therapy for a growing prac ce in the Philadelphia suburbs. Tammara Moore: We are opening our 4th loca on of SOL PT, Inc this year and bringing on partners. This new venture is a Performance Training Facility. I am teaching part me and trying the achieve balance and retool our prac ce with declining insurance reimbursement. Forever grateful for my educa on at USA. Julius Somera: I am a PT in Albuquerque, was one of eight health professionals that just returned from a tuina (pronounced t-way-na) program held October 15 - 28, 2011 in Beijing, Peoples Republic of China at the China Naonal Olympic Training Center. Tuina is an ancient Chinese manual therapeuc medical system which combines aspects of massage, physical therapy and acupuncture. Brandy (Nelson) Weflen: I am currently the Regional Director of Outpaent Rehab for SunCrest Healthcare and work at Penney Re rement Community. Mike and I are expec ng our first baby, Ella, in early January.

2007

Bryan Gee: I have recently transioned from func oning as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to the Director of the Occupa onal Therapy Program at Idaho State University. I am in the final semester of a PhD program in Instruc onal Design and Technology at Idaho State University. Alexander Luy: It is our pleasure to announce that the clinic in which I am currently employed is in it’s tenth year. The clinic is Physical Therapy of Jackson. Please visit our website at www.ptoj.net. We have available employment opportunity and would like to oﬀer to USA graduates preferably manual therapy background. Reylito Pumarada: I am s ll working full me for NYC BOE for eight years now and work part me for NYS DOH

Early Intervenon Program. I am also a compe ve volleyball player and won first place on the men’s doubles B division beach volleyball at Cedar Beach, NY in the summer of 2011.

2008

Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Posi on Available This posi on is at the rank of Associate or Full Professor on our St. Augus ne, FL campus. Expected star ng date is July 1, 2012. In addi on to the tradi onal full- me, on-campus program, the program also includes a flexible online-weekend lab, part- me program on each of the campuses, as well as a second-degree op on that allows students to complete both a physical and occupa onal therapy degree in an eﬃcient manner. The St. Augus ne program consists of twenty-two full- me faculty and two administra ve staﬀ members, and works closely with faculty from the occupa onal and orthopaedic physician assistant programs. The campus includes smart classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a rehabilitaon clinic and a wellness center.

LeAnn (Barkey) Bailey: I am currently working for HCR ManorCare in Pinehurst, NC as an OT. On March 19, Successful candidates will have a terminal doctorate; 2011, I married eﬀec ve full- me teaching experience; and a record my amazing of scholarly ac vity within the candidate’s area of spehusband, Ryan cializa on appropriate to appointment at the rank of Bailey, and we Associate or Full Professor. Evidence of leadership and are expec ng administra ve experience appropriate for a director, our first child, as well of experience with physical therapy accreditaa li le girl, this on, mentoring students of diverse backgrounds, procoming March. gramma c long-range planning, and student learning Chris na (Wagassessment are important for success in this posi on. ner) Broome: As a member of the faculty, the program director has I have recently teaching, research and service roles. obtained my manual theraTo learn more visit our website at www.usa.edu. py cer fica on and hope to become credenAmanda (Tollon) Forsman: A er gradaled by the APTA as a clinical instrucua on, I moved back to my home town tor within the next year. My husband and have been working at All Children’s and I s ll reside in GA with our 4 dogs. Hospital, which just merged with John Philip Chan: It has been three years Hopkins Medicine. This past year I got since I started my own outpa ent married to my high school sweetheart! physical therapy clinic called Hands On I am currently trea ng in the Therasuit NJ Physical Therapy. I love the techMethod Intensive Strengthening Proniques I learned from USA. I got most gram, an Intensive Feeding Program, consistent and eﬀec ve results in upAqua c Therapy, and enjoy doing per per and mid cervical areas. University diem work at an inpa ent rehab unit of St. Augus ne is the top school I recwith adults. ommend to students pursuing their Adam Guilaino: I am currently pracacademic studies in the field of PT. I cing down in beau ful SW FL where have been looking to connect with I was just provided the opportunity to alumni in the NY, NJ and PA areas. start my own prac ce called InMo on

Fitness and Physical Therapy. Inmoon was created as a wellness facility to provide pa ents with a way to recover from injury and stay healthy with the many different services and support we offer. I am looking forward to bringing more well trained manual physical therapists on staff soon, so if this sounds like something you are poten ally interested in being a part of please feel free to contact me at Agkelme14@aol.com or call (901) 6745309. Amber Paabo: My husband, Erik, and I con nue to live in St. Augus ne. I am the Clinical Director at SunCrest Rehab Services and have a fantas c team of co-workers, many of which are USA grads!

2009

Stephan Baber: A er gradua ng and passing my boards, I signed on as a PT with a traveling home health company and have been working all over PA. Currently I’m in Central PA, but I’m looking forward to heading out to Southern CA by spring 2012. I absolutely love my job. Thank you St. Augus ne! Adrian Baker: A er gradua on, my husband and I moved to middle Georgia. I got a full me job working in a PT owned outpa ent orthopaedic clinic. I see all types of pa ents including pediatrics. I have focused my con nuing educa on on Postural Restora on Ins tute (PRI). We recently had our first child, a son, on October 26, 2011. He is absolutely perfect and we love him to pieces. In the next couple of years I plan on ge ng my PRI cer fica on. Vincent Carmellini: I passed my OCS exam in March. Started an independent so ware company called Metropolitan Medical Applica ons, LLC that designs medical related smart phone and tablet applica ons. Our first product, Lumbar 360, is the #1 customerrated spine app in the iTunes store. Akhil Das: I started my new company in Jan 2011 providing home health services. My company name is Focus Rehab, Inc and currently providing PT/

OT services in the Tampa Bay area. My family is doing well and life is good. University of St. Augus ne for Health Sciences curJill Murphy: I am rently seeks an Academic Dean to lead the ongoing excited to ansuccess of its entry-level health science programs in nounce that I occupa onal therapy, physical therapy and orthopaehave opened a dic physician assistant. This qualified candidate will new private outprovide strategic and collabora ve leadership working pa ent orthowith faculty and staﬀ to ensure that students are ofpedic prac ce in fered relevant, evidence-informed degrees that meet Neenah, WI. My the health care needs of the future. Expected star ng niche prac ce is date is July 1, 2012, but is nego able. manual therapy and sports mediThe Dean posi on is one of great importance and cine. requires an experienced candidate who will create a Helga Perez: Hapculture of academic excellence, student-centered enpily working in gagement, and the use of student learning evidence to my own clinic in promote programma c improvement. The successful Dallas, TX since candidate will hold a terminal doctorate degree, with December 2010. leadership experience in higher educa on. I am a CranioFacial-Certified To learn more visit our website at www.usa.edu. clinician and most of my pa ents require this speSports Medicine in Viera, FL. I have cialty from which they feel greatly benefited. My work- completed training at the University of ing philosophy is a one-on-one, hands- Tennessee and an externship at Wizon, high consistency clinician-pa ent ard of Paws in Canine Rehabilita on. I rela onship. Currently my pa ents are am now working on case studies and highly sa sfied with my approaches, studying for my exam as a Cer fied Caas they feel that someone really care nine Rehabilita on Prac oner. I am collabora ng with local Vets to provide about problems. a service in rehab for clients who have Mark Scharich: I am currently selfemployed and contract with a private canines who have undergone surgery prac ce, out-pa ent clinic in Grand on their hips, knees, spines or just have Rapids, MI. I treat primarily spine re- arthri s. We are using Laser, Manual Therapy, Underwater Treadmills and lated injuries/diagnoses. Kris na Sealey: A er working in Therapy Balls for core strengthening. Gainesville for a year, I purchased a Rashad Smith: My wife, Dena Benson, home in south FL and my 4-yr-old gold- and I are expec ng our first child, Brayen lab, Tanner, and I have been enjoy- len Rashad Smith, on February 20th ing home ownership! I have opened 2012. We relocated from Canton, MS a pediatric outpa ent clinic in Cape to Brandon, MS where we bought our Coral and will start trea ng pa ents in first home. I am currently prac cing January. When I was in school, I knew for Rush Health Systems at Laird Hosmy ul mate goal was to own a pediat- pital in Union, MS where I manage an ric clinic, a er 2 1/2 years in SNFs, I am PT clinic and a 25 bed program. the OT and owner of Therapy In Ac on. Jim Sonnier: Britney and I were blessed Terry Shepherd: I am president and with our first child, Sophia, at the beowner of Aqua c Health and Rehab. ginning of my last trimester. In July We just opened our third oﬃce for 2011, we were also blessed with twin

Dean of First Professional Studies Posi on Available

boys: James and Gabriel. Since gradua on I have worked in a local hospital spli ng me between the acute and outpa ent se ngs with some home health as needed. I am currently enjoying full- me employment in home care with specific emphasis on fall preven on. In 2012, I will begin working toward a geriatric cer fica on through the APTA.

2010

Sara Cates: Since gradua ng from the San Diego campus, I have been praccing both orthopaedic and developmental pediatric care at Rady Children’s Hospital. I have been exploring the world of myofascial pain in addion to my manual therapy upbringings. I have found success u lizing my cer fica ons in massage therapy and the Graston Technique to develop a unique combina on of manual skills to manage so ssue injury from a holis c perspec ve. I have been fortunate to stay living in San Diego where I trained for my first full Ironman Triathlon Race in Cozumel, Mexico in November 2011. Jill (Clark) Crisp: By now, I’m either responsible for another human being or miserable beyond belief. Expec ng our first child January 11th. Otherwise, Gussie Bugs is s ll being pampered and I adopted another pug, Ninja Crisp, but Travis made me give her away :(. I con nue to sit in TN waiting on my friends to join me. Jaime Kemery: A er gradua on December 2010, I moved home to Bal more, MD and currently am working in an outpa ent facility in White Marsh, MD. My husband Brian and I are expec ng our first li le boy in February and are excited to start the new year! Ka LeBouef: Andrew Hutchinson (DPT 2010) and I will be ge ng married in March 2012. We both work in Birmingham for Champion Sports Medicine with Dr. James R. Andrew’s Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics. Amy Meehan: I am currently working in Atlanta, GA at Neurosport Physical

Therapy. We treat mainly outpa ent orthopaedics including the Atlanta Silverbacks soccer team, WNBA Atlanta Dream, and a variety of orthopedic dysfunc ons. I recently took my Manual Therapy Cer fica on (MTC), and look forward to further enhancing my manual therapy skills. Kamal Mody: I am con nuing to grow my private physical therapy prac ce and I am currently recrui ng for a PRN physical therapist. At home, my wife and I are running a er our 11-monthold son. Don Reagan: I have been privileged to maintain a full me orthopedic case load while teaching 6 credits in strength and condi oning as an adjunct profes-

sor in Lynchburg, VA. I con nue to see more collegiate level sports medicine along with fitness clientele. Furthermore, I have pursued more training in movement assessment along with pain science. My family is also growing with two children less than 18 months apart. I am living the dream! Luke Retherford: I am now the Area Director of Rehabilita on for the Gulf Coast Area of Gen va Home Health. I am ge ng married to Megan Galbraith from Nashville, TN in February. Lori Redner: Since gradua ng with my OTD, I have been working as a Posi ve Behavior Interven on and Support Consultant for a large urban school district. I maintain contact with the

Panelists needed to share advice and experience with current students Gree ngs! We are excited to announce that we are planning to begin hos ng “A er the Cap & Gown” sessions where alumni panelists will be invited to share advice with current students about professional life a er graduate school. We are currently seeking panelists for 2012. Each session will include a panel of alumni from our diﬀerent degree programs – both entry-level and post-professional. All soon-to-be graduates will be invited to a end these sessions. We an cipate that the alumni panelists will enjoy returning to the University to meet and speak with current students and see what the University of St. Augus ne is like today. Current students will enjoy the advice offered by the alums and benefit from making connec ons with graduates who understand their thoughts and concerns as their gradua on date approaches. If you are interested in being a panelist on either the St. Augus ne or San Diego campuses, please contact me via email at dhartley@usa.edu.

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university and hope to oﬀer seminar classes in specialty areas in the near future. Anne Sche e: In Dec 2010, I graduated from USA with an OTD. In June 2011, brought re rement from Grand Rapids public schools a er 35 years as a school system therapist. Fall 2011 witnessed my return to GRPS to connue interven on with secondary special educa on students, on a limited basis. Addi onally, I have con nued a 15 year career in home health care, currently working for Gen va Rehab Without Walls, a community reentry program for TBI and SCI. In May 2011, I accepted an adjunct teaching posi on in the tOTD program for USA. Life is good! Lisa M. Smith: Since gradua ng with my tDPT I have been promoted to Clinic Director, which has presented me with a whole new area of learning opportuni es...nice to know the learning never stops. Kris an (Paridon) Spano: On October 1, 2011, I was lucky enough to marry the love of my life, Ryan Spano (DPT Orange class 2011) in a beau ful ceremony back home in New Orleans. Thanks to all of our St. Augus ne

friends who made the extra long trip to come and be a part of it! We are now enjoying the holidays in our new home outside of New Orleans in Madisonville, LA. Emily Vincent: This past April, a er what was quite possibly the longest and most mentally trying week of my life, USA granted me with my MTC! In August, I moved home to New Orleans, LA and accepted a job at the Tulane Ins tute of Sports Medicine. I recently got engaged to a great guy who I have been friends with since high school and we will be ge ng married on November 10, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. Jenna Walters: I am living in IL, working for a hospital system. I work primarily as an occupa onal therapist with both pediatrics and adults and am looking forward to helping to expand our wheelchair clinic program in the spring as a physical therapist. I am very thankful for the educa on that I received from USA! Noelle (Leger) Wiggins: My first year as a PT was very even ul. I spent a year working in Hawaii, got married and I am now in the process of moving to Jacksonville, FL. I’m loving life and having fun!

2011

Adam Groves: I recently got married and moved to Bozeman, MT and am now working in a top-notch outpa ent clinic serving the public and specializing in spine pa ents. We are loving everyday, and working towards starting our own prac ce in 2-3 years. Get it done 2011 Orange Class! Irie Yasuo: I finished the Master of Health Science degree in 2011. Joshua Sindoro: Currently, I am the lead PT in a skilled nursing facility with Hallmark Rehab. Thank you USA San Diego for all the training and preparaon so that I can successfully fulfill this posi on. Laura Horne: I am working at Elite Sport & Spine, an outpa ent clinic in Perry, GA. I love my job and enjoy working with other USA alums! Sarah Mersch: I live in Jacksonville and currently work at Shands Jacksonville, which was my first 12 weeks internship site. At Shands I work in the outpa ent hand clinic and in the acute inpa ent overflow floors. I love working in two diﬀerent se ngs, it really keeps your mind fresh and flexible.

New Occupational Therapy Offerings Now Available! The University is excited to announce the addi on of the following Con nuing Educa on OT Oﬀerings to the 2012 calendar!

Caregiver Training 1: Assessment and Treatment of Demen a Instructed by Kurt Hubbard, OTD, OTR/L July 7-8, 2012 | St. Augus ne, FL 12 Hours; 1.2 CEUs | Tui on: $445 Prerequisite: None

Upper Quarter So Tissue Mobiliza on for Occupa onal Therapy Instructed by Elisabeth McGee, DPT, MOT, MTC, CHT July 28-29, 2012 | St. Augus ne, FL 15 Hours; 1.5 CEUs | Tui on: $545 Prerequisite: None Detailed seminar descrip ons available on our website. Register today by calling 800-241-1027 or online at www.usa.edu

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Manual Therapy and Orthopaedic Seminars 2012 Seminar Calendar CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS

S1 - Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation

E1 - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation

Stanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA

MF1 - Myofascial Manipulation

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 Columbus, OH ...............Stanborough . . .Mar 16 - 18 St. Augustine, FL 32086-5783 Harrisburg, PA ............. Furto ............... Feb 29 - Mar 4 Atlanta, GA ................... Busby ................. Mar 22 - 25 St. Augustine, FL .......... Grodin ................ Apr 27 - 29 Registration: 800-241-1027 New York City, NY ...... Yack .....................Mar 14 - 18 Austin, TX ..................... Naas ................... Apr 12 - 15 Denver, CO ...................Stanborough . . . . May 4 - 6 FAX: 904-826-0085 Little Rock, AR............. Furto ..................... Apr 11 - 15 San Diego, CA.............. Turner ................. Apr 19 - 22 San Francisco, CA ....... Grodin ....................Jun 1 - 3 Atlanta, GA .................. Smith .................... Apr 12 - 16 Washington, DC .......... Busby .....................May 3 - 6 Chicago, IL ....................Stanborough . . . .Jun 8 - 10 Name: Orlando, FL ................. Viti ....................... May 16 - 20 St. Augustine, FL .......... Baldwin ...............Jun 21 - 24 Baltimore, MD................Stanborough . . .Jun 15 - 17 _____________________________ Houston, TX ................ Yack ....................... Jun 6 - 10 Columbus, OH .............. Naas .................... Jul 26 - 29 Boston, MA ................... Cantu ..................Jul 20 - 22 ___PT Asheville, NC ............... Furto ................. Jun 27 - Jul 1 Little Rock, AR.............. Naas ...................... Aug 2 - 5 Atlanta, GA ................... Grodin ............... Aug 10 - 12 Ft. Lauderdale, FL ....... Viti ......................... Jul 18 - 22 Chicago, IL ................... Busby ..................... Aug 2 - 5 Ft. Lauderdale, FL ........ Stanborough . . .Aug 24 - 26 Address: _____________________________ Denver, CO ................. Yack ...................... Jul 25 - 29 Denver, CO .................. Turner ................ Aug 23 - 26 MANUAL THERAPY CERTIFICATION San Diego, CA............. Smith ....................Aug 15 - 19 City: E2 - Extremity Integration Preparation and Examination _____________________________ 21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (Prerequisite E1) S2 - Advanced Evaluation & 32 Hours, 3.2 CEUs $595 (Prerequisites: S1, S2, S3, S4, E1, E2, MF1) $995 State: _________ Zip: __________ Manipulation of Pelvis, Lumbar & Thoracic Spine Including Thrust Email: _____________________ St. Augustine, FL ...........Patla/Conrad . . . Apr 20 - 22 St. Augustine, FL ............................... Feb 27 - Mar 3 21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (Prerequisite S1) Home: (_____) _____-_________ $595 Ft. Lauderdale, FL ........ Patla.................... Jun 15 - 17 St. Augustine, FL .....................................Jun 25 - 30 (_____) _____-_________ Atlanta, GA ................... Conrad ................. Jul 27 - 29 San Diego, CA..........................................Jul 16 - 21 Work: Ft. Lauderdale, FL ........ Irwin ................... Apr 20 - 22 Austin, TX ..................... Patla....................Sep 21 - 23 FAX: (_____) _____-_________ St. Augustine, FL .......... Viti ..................... May 11 - 13 New York City, NY ....... Patla.................... Oct 12 - 14 SPORTS THERAPY CERTIFICATION Please register me for: Boston, MA ................... Yack .................. May 18 - 20 Little Rock, AR.............. Conrad ................ Oct 26 - 28 Preparation and Examination Seminars: Phoenix, AZ .................. Yack .................... Jul 13 - 15 Chicago, IL ................... Conrad ....................Nov 2 - 4 16 Hours, 1.6 CEUs New York City, NY ....... Yack .................. Aug 10 - 12 St. Augustine, FL ...........Patla/Conrad Nov 30 - Dec 2 (Prerequisites: S1, E1,) $498 _____________________________ St. Louis, MO................ Irwin .................. Aug 10 - 12 Locations: Advanced Manipulation Including St. Augustine, FL .......................................Feb 27 - 29 _____________________________ S3 - Advanced Evaluation & Thrust of the Spine & Extremities Dates: Manipulation of the Cranio Facial, CRANIO-MANDIBULAR, HEAD, NECK 20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs (Prerequisite: Completion of MTC Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine _____________________________ Certification) $775 & FACIAL PAIN CERTIFICATION Impairment Based, Evidence Informed Approach

27 Hours, 2.7 CEUs (Prerequisite S1)

$795

Baltimore, MD.............. Smith ...................... Mar 3 - 6 St. Augustine, FL ......... Paris/Smith.............May 3 - 6 New York City, NY ...... Smith ..................May 18 - 21 Atlanta, GA .................. Smith ...................Jun 14 - 17 Washington, DC ........................................Jul 12 - 15 Little Rock, AR............. Smith ....................Jul 13 - 16

S4 - Functional Analysis & Management of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex 15 Hours, 1.5 CEUs (Prerequisite S1)

20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs (No Prerequisite)

Preparation and Examination

St. Augustine, FL .......... Irwin/Yack .....Mar 30 - Apr 1 Grand Rapids, MI ......... Irwin/Yack ..........Jun 22 - 24

$995

St. Augustine, FL ....................................... Oct 27 - 31

Additional Seminar Offerings CF4: State of the Art Cranio Facial 20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs (Prerequisite CF2)

$595

St. Augustine, FL .......... Rocabado ............... Jun 7 - 9

$545

32 Hours, 3.2 CEUs (Prerequisites: S1, S3, CF1, CF2, CF3, CF4)

Applied Musculoskeletal Imaging for Physical Therapists 21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (No Prerequisite)

$545

Upper Quarter Soft Tissue Mobilization for Occupational Therapy 15 Hours, 1.5 CEUs (No Prerequisite)

$545

St. Augustine, FL .......... McGee ..................Jul 28 - 29

Caregiver Training 1: Assessment and Treatment of Dementia

St. Augustine, FL ......... Nyberg..................Mar 10 - 11 12 Hours, 1.2 CEUs (No Prerequisite ) $445 Baltimore, MD.............. Nyberg.................. Apr 14 - 15 Chicago, IL ................... Agustsson ...............Mar 2 - 4 Open to OTs, PTs, COTAs, PTAs and other health professionals New York City, NY ...... Nyberg.................. Jun 23 - 24 St. Augustine, FL .......... Agustsson ............ Jul 27 - 29 St. Augustine, FL .......... Hubbard ....................Jul 7 - 8 Orlando, FL.................Lonnemann.............Jul 28 - 29 Boston, MA .................. Nyberg..................Aug 18 - 19 The Pediatric Client with a Neurological The Older Adult with a Neurological

Impairment

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

29 Hours, 2.9 CEUs (No Prerequisite) Also available to OTs

Impairment

$625

St. Augustine, FL .......... Decker ..................Jul 19 - 22

29 Hours, 2.9 CEUs (No Prerequisite) Also available to OTs

$625

St. Augustine, FL. ......... Howell/Liphart . . Mar 15 - 18

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.

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