Physical Therapy Faculty and Staff
Faculty
Blair Saale, PT, DPT
Interim Department Chair;
Program Director
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Soft Tissue Mobilization, Neuromuscular PT, Examination and Intervention, Neuropathology
Interim Department Chair;
Program Director
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Soft Tissue Mobilization, Neuromuscular PT, Examination and Intervention, Neuropathology
Troy Burley, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Heidi McDermott, PT, DPT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Musculoskeletal PT
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Musculoskeletal PT
Laura White PT, DScPT
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Geriatric Physical Therapy, PT Professional Development, PT Management, and Clinical Decision-making
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Geriatric Physical Therapy, PT Professional Development, PT Management, and Clinical Decision-making
Adjunct Faculty
Tara Andrews, PT, DPT
Adjunct Instructor
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Adjunct Instructor
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Cheryl Thames, PT, DPT
Adjunct Instructor
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Adjunct Instructor
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Andy Waldhelm, PT, PhD
Adjunct Instructor
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy,
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Orthopedics, Sports, Research Methods, Pathophysiology
Adjunct Instructor
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy,
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Orthopedics, Sports, Research Methods, Pathophysiology
Emeritus Faculty
Dennis Fell, PT, MD
Professor Emeritus
Pathophysiology & Neuroscience,
Neurology PT Examination & Intervention
Professor Emeritus
Pathophysiology & Neuroscience,
Neurology PT Examination & Intervention
Visiting Faculty
JinTae Han, PT PhD
Visiting International Professor 2016
From Kyungsung University Physical Therapy Dept
in Busan, South Korea
Visiting International Professor 2016
From Kyungsung University Physical Therapy Dept
in Busan, South Korea
Dr. Kyoung Kim
Visiting International Professor 2012
From Daegu University Physical Therapy Program
in Daegu, South Korea
Visiting International Professor 2012
From Daegu University Physical Therapy Program
in Daegu, South Korea
Staff
Jennifer Patterson
Coordinator, Admissions & Clinical Education
Coordinator, Admissions & Clinical Education
Angela Smith
Secretary V
Secretary V