Academic Title:
Instructor (Adjunct Faculty I)
Primary Appointment:
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Location:
Allied Health Research Building
Phone (Primary):
(410) 598-4958
Education and Training
Education
1981 B.S., Physical Therapy, Russell Sage College, Troy, NY
2013 DPT/Doctorate, Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine
Post-Graduate Education/Training/Certifications
2007 NCS/Neurological Certified Specialist, Board Certification in Neurology, APTA
2012 PWR! Clinician Training, Parkinson Wellness Recovery
2016 Cervicogenic Dizziness: An Evidence-Based Competency Course, Emory University and APTA
Licensures
Inactive New York
Active Maryland
Research/Clinical Keywords
physical therapy, Parkinson's, neurological
Clinical Specialty Details
Clinical Expertise
2011- Instructor and developer of continuing education class on Parkinson’s disease, certified/approved thru the Maryland state licensing boards for physical, occupational, & speech therapists.
2010- Instructor and developer of continuing education class on Multiple sclerosis, also certified/approved thru the state of Maryland.
2008- Instructor/Consultant for Georgetown Hospital’s outpatient rehabilitation department.
2006- Pilot Study on Treadmill training for Gait in Parkinson’s.
2005- The physical therapy presenter for the Parkinson’s symposium in Howard County, MD.
2005-present - Yearly/quarterly speaker, in various regional locations, for the Howard County Parkinson’s Education & Support Group/affiliation of Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s Disease Center.
2005-present- Sole physical therapist attending member of the Maryland-Washington Regional Movement Disorders group’s quarterly research meetings.
Professional Activity
Board Memberships
2005-2006 Maryland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
2014-2015 MAPS/Maryland Association of Parkinson’s Support Groups