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Faculty and Staff
Contact
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Carol M. Harper
- Senior Department Assistant in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2909
- charper5@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 161
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Gina M. Mitchell
- Department Assistant in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2902
- gmitche6@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 161
Full-time Faculty
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J.J. Mowder-Tinney
- Professor & Department Chair in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2901
- jmowder3@naz.edu
- York Wellness & Rehabilitation Institute 177
- Bio
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Education: B.S. Psychology, University of Colorado; M.S. Physical Therapy, University of Miami in Florida; Ph.D. Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University; certified clinical specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS); certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT); Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) from the American Stroke Association; and Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults (CEEAA) from the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Teaching and Research Interests: Neuromuscular deficits, balance and falls assessment, neurological interventions, and clinical reasoning skills.
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Andrew S. Bartlett
- Associate Professor in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2912
- abartle1@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 151
- Bio
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Education: Ph.D. Physical Therapy, M.P.A. Public Administration, B.S. Therapeutic Recreation, Nova Southeastern University
Teaching and Research Interests: Management of diabetes, prevention, and telehealth. Dr. Bartlett also practices part-time at Visiting Nurse Services, a home health agency.
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Season M. Bonino
- Clinical Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-4977
- sbonino4@naz.edu
- York Wellness & Rehabilitation Institute 167
- Bio
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Education: B.S. and M.S., Ithaca College; Geriatric Clinical Specialist Certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Areas of Academic Interest: geriatrics, neurology, pediatrics, clinical application of knowledge
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Connie W. Chau
- Professor in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2907
- cchau7@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 163
- Bio
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Education: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Montreal; B.S. in Physical Therapy and M.S. in Rehabilitation Science, McGill University.
Teaching and Research Interests: Motor control with an emphasis on neurophysiology and neuropharmacology; developing potential treatment strategies in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological deficits; locomotion in both pediatric and adult populations using the Gaitrite analysis system.
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Michelle L. Donahue
- Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-5130
- mdonahu1@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 155
- Bio
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Education: B.S. Health Sciences with a minor in Gerontology and M.S. in Physical Therapy, Nazareth College; Ph.D. Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University; ABPTS certified pediatric specialist.
Teaching and Research Interests: Pediatrics and developmental disabilities from birth to 21 years of age in the early intervention, preschool, and school-based settings.
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Staffan Elgelid
- Professor in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2439
- selgeli4@naz.edu
- York Wellness & Rehabilitation Institute 179
- Bio
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Education: Ph.D. University of Central Arkansas; Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Comprehensive Yoga Therapist.
Teaching and Research Interests: Soft tissue techniques, health promotion, guided imagery, healthy aging, mentoring, awareness, and core strengthening.
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Jennifer C. Fay
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinic Director in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-4749
- jfay0@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 165
- Bio
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Education: B.S. in clinical science and M.S. in physical therapy, Ithaca College
Teaching and Research Interests: neurological rehabilitation, interprofessional collaboration, pediatrics
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Michael Huson
- Clinical Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2512
- mhuson3@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 156
- Bio
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Education: B.S. Clinical Science and M.S. Physical Therapy, Ithaca College; Transitional Ph.D., A.T. Still University; board certified Orthopedic Clinic Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Teaching and Research Interests: Orthopedics, evidence-based practice, and the applicability of video gait and running analysis to clinical practice.
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Walter L. Jenkins
- Professor and Graduate Program Director in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-4839
- wjenkin4@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 164
- Bio
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Education: D.H.S., Health Sciences, University of Indianapolis; M.S., Physical Therapy, Indiana Central University; M.S., Physical Education, West Virginia University; B.P.E., Purdue University; certified athletic trainer
Teaching and Research Interests: Sports physical therapy, post-operative rehabilitation for knee and shoulder pathology, and physical therapy management of foot and ankle disorders
Professional Service: President of American Physical Therapy Association, Sports Physical Therapy Section, 2016-2019
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Mary Therese Novak
- Clinical Assistant Professor & Director of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2914
- mnovak4@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 153
- Bio
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Education: B.S. in physical therapy, Russell Sage College; M.B.A.with a concentration in health systems administration, Union College; clinical doctorate, Utica College
Teaching and Research Interests: Soft tissue techniques, health and wellness, orthopedics, geriatrics, aquatics
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Suzanne Rinere O'Brien
- Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2904
- sobrien7@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 158
- Bio
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Education: B.S. Physical Therapy, SUNY Buffalo; M.S. Neurologic Physical Therapy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia; Ph.D. Health Practice Research, University of Rochester.
Teaching and Research Interests: Timing, dose, and outcomes of multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions for inpatient rehabilitation units/hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
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Andrew Opett
- Clinical Associate Professor in Physical Therapy
- Lecturer in Biology
- 585-389-6996
- aopett5@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 168
- Bio
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Education: B.S. Biology, SUNY Geneseo; B.S. Health Sciences and M.S. Physical Therapy, Nazareth College; Ph.D. Physical Therapy, SUNY Upstate Medical University; board certified clinical specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS); certified kinesiotaping practitioner by the Kinesiotaping Association of America.
Teaching and Research Interests: Human gross anatomy, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, pharmacology, musculoskeletal management.
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Amy Pete
- Clinical Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2903
- apete7@naz.edu
- York Wellness & Rehabilitation Institute 166
- Bio
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Education: B.S. in clinical science and M.S. in physical therapy from Ithaca College; has completed her transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy at Arcadia University
Teaching and Research Interests: Clinical instructor to physical therapy students participating in the Leadership Education in Neuro-developmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program at the Kirch Motor Development Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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Linda Riek
- Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2132
- lriek9@naz.edu
- York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 152
- Bio
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Education: B.S. Physical Therapy, Ithaca College; Clinical Doctorate, A.T. Still University; Ph.D. Health Practice Research, University of Rochester.
Teaching and Research Interests: Neurological rehabilitation and geriatrics.
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Marcia Miller Spoto
- Faculty Emerita in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2900
- mspoto7@naz.edu
- Bio
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Education: B.S. Physical Therapy, Daemen College; Ph.D. Chiropractic, Palmer College; certified orthopedic specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Teaching and Research Interests: Orthopedic conditions of the spine and osteoarthritis. She teaches in the areas of musculoskeletal management and differential diagnosis. Her research interests include physical therapy diagnosis, as well as low back pain and osteoarthritis management.
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Mary Ellen Vore
- Interim Chair in Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in Physical Therapy
- 585-389-2906
- mvore9@naz.edu
- York Wellness & Rehabilitation Institute 162
- Bio
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Education: B.S. Physical Education, SUNY Brockport; M.S. Physical Therapy, D'Youville College; Ph.D. Physical Therapy candidate, Nova Southeastern University.
Teaching and Research Interests: Orthopedics, acute care, prevention and wellness. She is also a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist.
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- Career Coach in Center for Life's Work
- 585-389-4825
- zsaeva5@naz.edu
- Golisano Academic Center 111B