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Advance Your Physical Therapy Career

Our post professional Fellowship in Manual Therapy is designed for PTs who want to be leaders in the areas of teaching, research, and the practice of manual physical therapy. Our faculty are experts in the field of OMPT, and our unique predominately online format with occasional campus-based weekend sessions and mentored clinical time gives you the opportunity to grow professionally while continuing to work.
Online Accelerated

Doctoral Certificate: Fellowship in Manual Therapy

Degree Overview

Regis University's Fellowship in Manual Therapy is the first of its kind to reside in a nonprofit university. The program is grounded in evidence-based practice principles and embraces APTA's Vision 2020 Statement. The Regis University Fellowship in Manual Therapy has been credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association since 2006 as a post-professional clinical fellowship program for physical therapists in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT). 

The Fellowship in Manual Therapy represents the penultimate training in advanced clinical practice in the field of orthopaedic manual physical therapy. The program challenges students to attain excellence not only in clinical practice and the psychomotor skills of manual therapy, but also as leaders within the profession. Graduates of the program can expect improved patient outcomes as they apply a framework of evidence-based advanced decision-making, patient education, and advanced manual skills to their practice. The professional designator of Fellow, of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) is earned upon graduation and represents a globally recognized credential denoting the highest level of achievement in clinical excellence in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. Our Fellowship has produced over 50 nationally recognized fellows in OMPT, all from our highly recognized Jesuit education institution.

The Fellowship in Manual Therapy consists of four orthopaedic management courses, virtual round coursework and 130-150 hours of one-on-one clinical time with an AAOMPT fellow. The four orthopaedic management courses are presented in eight-week terms and are taught online. In addition to the online component, each of the four courses includes one weekend intensive session which starts on Friday afternoon and ends Sunday afternoon, allowing you to get back to work and life. The weekend sessions allow students to practice hands on skills with the guidance of our expert faculty and to also serve as teaching assistance for other students in the courses. The "virtual rounds" allow students to review case problems in a structured format and discuss diagnosis, prognosis, & intervention strategies with fellowship faculty. The program is typically completed in 18 months, with the range being 12-36 months.

Upon successful completion of the Fellowship option, graduates receive an academic certificate and are eligible to apply for fellowship status in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT).

U.S. licensed physical therapists holding a BSPT, MSPT or DPT are eligible to apply to the Fellowship in Manual Therapy program. Applicants that are not currently DPT prepared will need to consult with the program coordinator to determine their readiness for the program and may need to complete modules prior to starting the program. This is determined on an individual basis.

Start Dates: Priority deadline for applications is November 15, 2014 to start on January 6, 2014, and May 15, 2014 to start on June 30, 2014.  We admit roughly eight to ten applicants each session.

Length of Program: The curriculum is typically completed in 18 months with the range being 12-36 months.

Only by taking the journey will you reach your destination.

Class Schedule

2013

Summer Semester 8 Week 2 (July 1 to August 25)

  • DPT 742T Management of Cervical Thoracic Disorder (3 Semester Hours)
    [On campus weekend: Friday (afternoon), July 26-Sunday, July 28]*
  • DPT 785T Virtual Rounds II (1 Semester Hour)
  • DPT 790T Clinical Fellowship Practicum

Fall Semester 8 Week 1 (August 26-October 20, 2013)

  • DPT 746T Management of Upper Extremity Disorders (3 Semester Hours)
    [On campus weekend: Friday (afternoon), September 20 - Sunday, September 22]*

Fall Semester 8 Week 2 (October 21-December 15, 2013)

  • DPT 786T Virtual Rounds III (1 Semester Hour)
  • DPT 790T Clinical Fellowship Practicum

2014 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Spring Semester 8 Week 1 (January 6-March 2, 2014)

  • DPT 745T Management of Lower Extremity Disorder (3 Semester Hours)
    [On campus weekend: TBD]*

Spring Semester 8 Week 2 (March 3-April 27, 2014)

  • DPT 741T Management of Lumbosacral Disorder (3 Semester Hours)
    [On campus weekend: TBD]*
  • DPT 784T Virtual Rounds I (1 Semester Hour)
  • DPT 790T Clinical Fellowship Practicum

Summer Semester 8 Week 1 (May 5-June 29, 2014)

  • No courses, ongoing virtual rounds and clinical time

Summer Semester 8 Week 2 (June 30-August 24, 2014) *NEXT START DATE

  • DPT 742T Management of Cervical Thoracic Disorder (3 Semester Hours)
    [On campus weekend: TBD]*
  • DPT 785T Virtual Rounds II (1 Semester Hour)
  • DPT 790T Clinical Fellowship Practicum

*Weekend sessions start on Friday afternoon at 2PM. Saturday and Sunday sessions run from 8AM-5PM.  With advanced notice we can accomodate some flexibility with Friday start time and Sunday end time due to travel. Denver International Airport is approximatly 25-30 minutes from campus.

Note: All courses are tentative and subject to change up until the day that registration opens for the given term.

 

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 18.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

Fellowship in Manual Physical Therapy

DPT 741T - Mgmt of Lumbosacral Disorders

Integrates manipulative intervention techniques in the management of individuals with lumbosacral disorders. Classification systems, diagnosis and outcomes assessment tools, within the framework of evidence-based practice are included. NOTE: Intensive laboratory included.

DPT 742T - Mgmt of Cervical & Thoracic Disorders

Integrates manipulative intervention techniques in the management of individuals with cervical and thoracic disorders. Includes the application of diagnostic imaging as a component of the diagnostic process. Includes classification systems and outcomes assessment tools, within the framework of evidence-based practice. NOTE: Intensive laboratory included.

DPT 745T - Management of Lower Extremity Disorders

Integrates manual therapy and exercise intervention techniques in the management of individuals with lower extremity disorders. NOTE: Intensive Laboratory included.

DPT 746T - Management of Upper Extremity Disorders

Integrates manual therapy and exercise intervention techniques in the management of individuals with upper extremity disorders. NOTE: Intensive Laboratory included.

DPT 784T - Virtual Rounds I

Advanced clinical practice experience in manual physical therapy focusing on advanced decision-making regarding clinical care in a collaborative virtual environment. NOTE: Fellowship in Manual Therapy students only.

DPT 785T - Virtual Rounds II

Advanced clinical practice experience in manual physical therapy focusing on advanced decision-making regarding clinical care in a collaborative virtual environment. NOTE: Fellowship in Manual Therapy students only.

DPT 786T - Virtual Rounds III

Advanced clinical practice experience in manual physical therapy focusing on advanced decision-making regarding clinical care in a collaborative virtual environment. NOTE: Fellowship in Manual Therapy students only.

DPT 790T - Clinical Fellowship Practicum

Advanced clinical practice experience in manual therapy. Students are mentored in an intensive one-on-one clinical model for a minimum of 130 hours and supported by their designated mentor/s via ongoing online dialogue. Emphasis is placed on advanced clinical decision making, outcomes evaluation and autonomous patient management. NOTE: Fellowship in Manual Therapy students only.

Accreditation

Regis University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Commission URL: http://www.ncahlc.org/
Commission Phone: 312.263.0456

Regis University's Fellowship in Manual Therapy has been credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association as a post-professional clinical fellowship program for physical therapists in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy since 2006, and currently through 2018.

Fall 2013 - Summer 2014

Tuition (per semester hour) $525
Application Fee $75
Background Check (external agency fee) $60

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Fellowship in Manual Therapy Alumni & Fellows in Training (FiT)

Fellowship in Manual Therapy Alumni

  • Albin, Stephanie Renee
  • Andersen, Jonathan L.
  • Austin, Gary P.
  • Biederwolf, Nicklaus Ellif
  • Brennan, Gerard Peter
  • Buck, Matthew
  • Burns, Scott Addison
  • Carpenter, Joe G.
  • Cleland, Joshua Alan
  • Cox, Terry Lee
  • Dennison, Bryan S.
  • Do, Dung Tien
  • Do, Sandra Ann
  • Egan, William Edmund
  • Frentz, Christopher L.
  • Garvey, Chad
  • Gebhardt, Terry Lee
  • Glynn, Paul Eugene
  • Groves, John Vernon
  • Jung, Chun-Kwon
  • Kirkland, Amy M.
  • Koch II, William H.
  • Koszalinski, Alex Michael
  • Kramer, Christopher D.
  • Leal, Michael H.
  • Lindsay, Weston Allan
  • Little, Christian Nicole
  • Lulofs-Macpherson, Kevin
  • MacDonald, Cameron William
  • MacDonald, Shallyn Fitchett
  • Mani, Kaarthick K.
  • Mauszycki, Jon
  • McClinton, Shane M.
  • McCracking, Henry VanWagner
  • Mintken, Paul Ernest
  • Moffit, Steven D.
  • Ojha, Heidi A.
  • Overy, Russell J.
  • Penn, David F.
  • Petersen, Shannon M.
  • Pinto, Daniel
  • Rainey, Charles E.
  • Randell, Mark J.
  • Robbins, David Paul
  • Rodeghero, Jason
  • Schaible, Phillip James
  • Severino, Dominic James
  • Sillevis, Rob
  • Strack, Donald S.
  • Thomas, Sumesh
  • Weisbach, Philip C.
  • Wilson, Jon Eric
  • Witt, Dexter William

Fellows in Training 2013 Cohort

Paul D. Howard, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert MDT, COMT - Dr. Howard is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is the coordinator of the musculoskeletal track. He also teaches in the physical therapy anatomy courses. In addition, he is a lecturer and laboratory instructor in the anatomy course at Jefferson Medical College

Besides his activities at Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. Howard owns and operates a part-time private practice that he opened in 1999. He specializes in orthopaedics and has a subspecialty in the treatment of performing artists including both musicians and dancers. The emphasis in his practice is patient education, home programs, prevention, and manual therapy.

Dr. Howard completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Millersville State College in 1979. He then pursued a career in physical therapy by attending New York University and completed a bachelor’s degree (1982), master’s degree (1986), and PhD (1991). In 1996 he completed a certification in mechanical diagnosis and therapy of the spine with the McKenzie Institute. Dr. Howard fulfilled the requirements for board certification in orthopaedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2002. In 2008 he completed certification as an orthopaedic manual therapist with Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS).

Dr. Howard has published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Throughout his career he has presented many posters and platform presentations at state and national physical therapy meetings. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.

Dr. Howard loves spending time with his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Rachel. He also loves being surrounded by the history and performing arts in the Philadelphia area. In his leisure time he can typically be found reading, playing his cello, working out at the gym, or taking long walks with his wife.

Evan E. Kelley, PT, DPT, OCS - Dr. Kelley became interested in physical therapy during his first 10 years on active duty with the US Air Force. He completed his undergraduate degree and pre-med coursework while on active duty before attending physical therapy school at Simmons College in Boston, MA. Upon graduation with his Masters in Physical Therapy in 1997, he worked at the Boston VA Medical Center until 2000 when he returned to the Air Force as a physical therapist. He continued to serve in that capacity providing primarily neuromusculoskeletal care in various direct access environments around the world until he retired from the Air Force in 2011.

Dr Kelley received his transitional DPT from Regis University in December 2012 and is currently the Lead Physical Therapist at the Greeley, Colorado Multiple Specialty Outpatient Clinic for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Although he carries a varied case load his primary interest is in coupling manual therapy and sports medicine. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and has taken numerous continuing education courses in manual therapy. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Colorado Chapter, Orthopedic and Federal Sections.

Dr. Kelley has been blessed to be married to his wife Chris for the past 26 years. They have a 22 year old son who is in the US Marine Corps, a 19 year old daughter who is attending Colorado State University and wants to be an OT, and a 14 year old son who is Evan’s backpacking and snow sports buddy. He very involved in Boys Scouts of America as an Assistant Troop Leader and enjoys spending as much time up in the mountains of Colorado as possible.

Jodie Rock PT, DPT - Jodie started her PT career at Regis University completing her DPT in 2008. She has been a member of the Colorado APTA since 2005. After completing her DPT she spent 4 years working in outpatient orthopedics focusing on manual therapy course work and joined the Navy in 2012. She is currently an active duty physical therapist at Navy Special Warfare in Coronado CA and recently finished her first deployment in the Middle East.

Jodie’s main focus as of late has been progressing in the use of the SFMA and finishing the first two levels of course work in functional dry needling. This has led to her interest in researching the effects of dry needling on functional changes. In her spare time Jodie can be found trail running, mountain biking or surfing.

Rachel Snyder, PT, DPT, OCS - Dr. Snyder received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University in 2006 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Temple University in 2009. After receiving her DPT and her PT license, she worked briefly at an unfulfilling orthopaedic outpatient facility in Philadelphia, until a serendipitous encounter with a former faculty member lead her to the Advanced Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency program at Temple University. During this time Dr. Snyder became clinical faculty at Temple where she participated as a lab instructor for the clinical musculoskeletal courses and treated patients at the Temple Faculty PT Clinic. Dr. Snyder also became certified as a clinical instructor by the APTA, where she was able to ‘pay it forward’ and pass her mentoring along to entry-level DPT students. She completed the residency and received a certificate in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in 2012 and was also certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist.

Dr. Snyder recently relocated from Philadelphia after the completion of her Orthopaedic Residency to the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania where she now works at a hospital-based outpatient facility, St. Luke’s Physical Therapy. She is on the faculty & development committee of their newly established Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency program, which will be commencing in January of 2013. Dr. Snyder has also been made the Coordinator of Continuing Education at her facility, where she tries to bring the most current, evidence-based educational courses into her clinic to keep her co-workers’ skillsets fresh and her patients’ experiences valuable.

Currently, Dr. Snyder’s interests include manual therapy, orthopaedics, and sports injury prevention and rehab. She has presented research abstracts at conferences such as AAOMPT, IFOMPT, and CSM and is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and The American Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Snyder’s passion for physical therapy and academics, along with encouragement from mentors, has lead her to the Regis University Fellowship in Manual Therapy to further her education and scope of practice. Outside of her love for orthopaedic manual physical therapy, she loves her husband, her stepdaughter, and Phillies baseball.

Fellows in Training 2012 Cohort

Michael Gans PT, DPT, OCS - Dr. Mike Gans is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006. He began working for Physical Therapy Partners in Avon, CT as a physical therapist, then as a site director. He became a board certified specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2009.

Mike is currently employed by Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Centers in Guilford, CT, where he works as a staff physical therapist as well as serving as the clinical education coordinator for PTSMC’s 11 locations. In addition, Mike is an adjunct faculty member of Sacred Heart University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, serves as the Eastern District Vice-Chair for the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) and acts as the co-chair of the CPTA’s Orthopedic Manual Therapy Special Interest Group. Mike treats a wide variety of diagnoses including musculoskeletal, orthopedic, balance, and vestibular disorders and is certified in the Graston Technique. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Connecticut Physical Therapy Association, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Mike enjoys skiing, golfing, playing soccer and traveling in his free time and currently resides in New Haven, CT. Despite living and working in Connecticut for the past 6 years, Mike remains a devoted Pittsburgh sports fan.

Eric Gattie PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS - Eric started his sports medicine career in athletic training at Mercyhurst College, graduating in 2004. He spent the next year completing an athletic training fellowship through the New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute (NHMI). Eric’s experience during the fellowship peaked his interest in physical therapy and he graduated from Franklin Pierce University in 2008 with his DPT.

Eric has been working at Concord Hospital’s Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics since 2008. His interests include general orthopedics, TMJ, manual therapy, and concussion. Over the last 2 years he has been part of the development of the Concussion Assessment and Management Program (CAMP). In 2010 Eric became a lab assistant and guest lecturer at Franklin Pierce University.

Eric had a poster presentation at the National Athletic Trainers Annual meeting in 2009 on the Validity and Reliability of the Monitored Rehabilitation Functional Squat Proprioception Test Component. He has also participated actively in research through NHMI on emergency football facemask removal from an injured athlete.

His desire to improve his manual skills, and teaching skills led him to the Regis Manual Therapy fellowship.

In his free time Eric and his wife Bridgett enjoy spending time hiking in the White Mountains, snowboarding, and dabbling in triathlons.

Mary Beth Geiser PT, DPT, OCS - Mary Beth Geiser PT, DPT, OCS has been a practicing physical therapist for over 20 years specializing in orthopedics, sports medicine and spine rehabilitation. Her career has also allowed her to work in the field of chronic pain. She maintains a referral-only caseload in a traditional sports medicine facility while working about 30 hours a week in direct patient care. She is a member of the Aurora HealthCare spine committee, lectures at continuing education courses sponsored by her employer and acts as clinical instructor.

She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Marquette University in 1990 and her Clinical Doctorate (DPT) from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2008. Dr. Geiser has three published abstracts (Archives of Physical Medicine and Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy) and numerous other articles in PT Connections, the newsletter for the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA). She became an ABPTS Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 1999, and was re-certified in 2009.

Dr. Geiser has 15 years of experience teaching graduate level Physical Therapy coursework across a wide variety of content. She presently holds adjunct faculty positions at three major universities: Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI) and Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, WI). Dr. Geiser has taught, co-taught, or lab assisted classes in Kinesiology, Pain Management, Upper and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders, Spinal Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Electrotherapy. She has also taught or co-taught elective classes in Advanced Orthopedics and Advanced Anatomy and Kinesiology (with a cadaver lab).

Dr. Geiser has presented at many local and national conferences on topics related to physical therapy documentation & reimbursement, PT issues for persons with clinical hypermobility, the topic of spinal manipulation and other manual therapy issues.

Working as a liaison and advocate for her profession, she volunteered her time as the State's Reimbursement Chair for the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA) for over 6 years. As a representative for WPTA both nationally and locally, Dr. Geiser influenced payment policies decisions, participated in legislative issues and created the first ever Insurers Forum for the state of Wisconsin. She also played an integral role in the conception and design of the Reimbursement pages and links on WPTA’s original website (www.wpta.org). Dr. Geiser is member of the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), including the APTA’s Special Interest Groups for Orthopedics, Pain Management and the Performing Arts, and also the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists (AAOMPT).

Dr. Geiser is a recent recipient of the Aurora Metro Region PM&R Professional Development Recognition Scholarship from her employer. She was also honored with a WPTA Service Award and Certificate of Appreciation for her extensive volunteer efforts as WPTA’s Reimbursement Chair and was a past recipient of the Mary Pat Murray Award for Clinical Excellence from WPTA’s Southeast District. Dr. Geiser is married to her husband Chris and is the proud mother of 4 children. She enjoys gardening, baking and spending time with her family.

Michael Karl PT, DPT, OCS - Dr. Karl completed his Bachelor of Art degree in Exercise Science from Western Washington University in 1998 and his Master of Science of Physical Therapy and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 2002 and 2003 respectively.

He worked for four years at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, Washington focusing on general orthopedic therapy, as well as specializing in the assessment and treatment of lower quarter biomechanical dysfunction and treatment with manual therapy and custom orthotics. During this time Dr. Karl took numerous manual therapy continuing education courses and became certified in Graston Technique, which utilizes specially designed tools to assess and treat soft tissue restrictions.

In 2006, Dr. Karl moved to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area to be closer to his wife’s family. He worked in private practice specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics, managing a satellite office for a small private practice. Motivated to improve his clinical skills and knowledge, he became board-certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 2008.

In 2010, Dr. Karl moved back to a hospital-based, academic setting and joined Good Shepherd Penn Partners (GSPP), which is the physical therapy provider for the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He achieved a Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation through Emory University/APTA in 2011. Dr. Karl joined Arcadia University’s Physical Therapy faculty as an adjunct faculty member in 2011, assisting with laboratory sessions in a number of different areas. Additionally, he lectures in GSPP’s new orthopedic residency program, in which he covers topics including lower quarter evaluation and treatment. Dr. Karl’s other therapy interests include prevention and management of chronic pain, prevention of falls and fall risk reduction, and vestibular rehabilitation.

During his limited free time Dr. Karl enjoys spending time with his wife and son outside as much as possible. He is an avid runner, cyclist, and home chef.

William Kolb PT - William “Wil” Kolb entered the profession of Physical Therapy with a Masters Degree from Old Dominion University in 1996. Wil expects to matriculate in the Regis University T-DPT program in the fall of 2012. He has had a diverse career path in PT with experiences including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care hospital and multiple outpatient settings. Currently Wil works as Supervisor of Rehabilitation for a community hospital within the Carilion Clinic Health Care System and manages a full outpatient caseload.

Past achievements include Carilion Rehabilitation’s “Clinical Excellence” award in 2010, the Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) in 2007 along with the establishment of a community based wound care center. Professional memberships include APTA where Mr. Kolb currently serves the Virginia Chapter of APTA on the Board of Directors as Chair of the Mountain District and the Practice Committee Liaison.

As a lifelong learner, Wil enjoys the dynamics between learning and teaching. He has had multiple manual therapy learning experiences throughout the years sparked by one of his entry level clinical internships. Wil currently teaches patient management techniques within the Carilion Health Care system, including the use of the electronic medical record, and has been instrumental in the establishment of a Clinical Excellence program for his employer. He is a Certified Clinical Instructor by APTA and has worked as an Adjunct professor for the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Wytheville Community College. Current interests include Outcome Reporting and Direct Access in health systems, Chronic pain, and Whiplash Associated Disorders.

Wil lives with his wife of 15 years on their farm in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. Life is good as together they raise 2 boys and a large heard of fainting goats. Wil enjoys serving in the local church, the pursuit of lifelong fitness, and leading outdoor activities with the Boy Scouts.

Dustin McGann, PT, DPT, OCS - Dr. McGann received his Bachelors of Science degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2003, and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005.

He has been working in outpatient physical therapy for the past 5 ½ years. He has been working at Bethesda Physical Therapy and Wellness Inc. since 2010, and specializes in treating patients with spine and orthopedic problems.

In 2007 he completed the Long Term Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Course, and in 2008 became an APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. He is also a current member of the APTA Orthopaedic Section. In 2008 he also became a Titleist™ Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Golf Fitness instructor, and in 2011 completed TPI’s L2 medical professional course.

Dr. McGann has been married to his wife Laurie for 1 ½ years. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

Darren Neeley PT, DPT, CSCS - Dr. Neeley graduated in 2008 from the Physical Therapy program at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Since Graduation he has worked for Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah in hospital based outpatient orthopedic clinics. He has been a member of the APTA and the Orthopaedic section since 2007. Dr. Neeley has lead a team of Physical Therapists at Intermountain Healthcare in creating a Care Process Model for the treatment of patients status post Total Knee Arthroplasty surgery, which spans from preoperative through all phases of postoperative care including acute postoperative, home health, and outpatient care. This Care Process Model will lend itself to future research studies examining value based care and effectiveness of Physical Therapy in postoperative care in this patient population.

Dr Neeley also serves as the Information Technology chair for the Utah chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association where he is involved in updating the website, managing social media platforms related to the chapter, and future efforts to provide teleconferencing of Spring and Fall conferences to chapter members unable to attend in person.

Dr Neeley enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife and two young boys-ages two and four. He also loves to play golf and fly fish.

Jeevan Pandya PT, MHS, OCS - Jeevan Pandya PT,MHS,OCS has been a practicing Physical Therapist for 5 years. At present, he practices at St. Francis Sports Medicine Clinic, an outpatient orthopedic setting of a St. Francis Hospital. He is an active member of APTA and Orthopedic section of the Indiana Chapter of the APTA.

Jeevan earned his Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy from the University of Pune, India. He moved to US in 2004 with desire to enhance skills in the field of Physical Therapy. He attended the University of Indianapolis and graduated with Master’s of Health Science in Physical Therapy in 2006. Since graduation he has gone through Orthopedic and Manual Therapy courses to augment his skills as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist. In 2011 he was awarded his Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He, presently, got accepted for the Fellowship in Manual Therapy Program through the Regis University. He is also pursuing his Certification in Maitland and McKenzie Therapy.

During free time, Jeevan likes to workout in the gym, play Tennis or racquetball.

Brian Schmitz PT, DPT, CSCS - Brian graduated from Northern Arizona University with a BS in Exercise Science and minors in Chemistry and Exercise and Nutrition Science. Brian completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2009 from Northern Arizona University. Since graduation, Brian has worked in an outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy practice in Flagstaff, AZ and is a partner of Summit Health and Fitness. Brian considers health and wellness promotion an important role in his physical therapy practice.

Brian is currently an employee at DeRosa Physical Therapy. His practice is focused on the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries including post-surgical rehabilitation, spinal dysfunction, and sports specific injuries. His philosophy towards physical therapy and rehabilitation is to be as effective and efficient as possible in the rehabilitation process while promoting an optimal individual level of physical health and performance.

Brian is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USA Weight Lifting club coach, and Credentialed Clinical Instructor. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and dog Bailey, weight lifting, and watching and playing sports.

Derek Vraa DPT, OCS, CSCS - Dr. Vraa graduated from University Wisconsin-Lacrosse in 1994 with his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science, and earned his Masters of Physical Therapy from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1999. He recently completed his transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2012.

Derek has spent the last seven years working for Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Specialists, Inc., an outpatient orthopedic private practice in Plymouth, Minnesota, that focuses in manual therapy interventions for complex musculoskeletal conditions. Prior to that, he worked in outpatient clinics in western Wisconsin and Forrest Lake, Minnesota. In 2007 Derek earned his ABPTS certification (OCS) and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dr. Vraa also serves on several sub-committee’s for process improvement for TherapyPartners, a Managed Service Organization (MSO). In addition, he serves on a Low Back Pain sub-committee for the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI).

In 2011 Derek played an integral role in a pay for performance pilot project utilizing FOTO (Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes) titled “Value-based Purchasing Model for Therapy Services.” which won the Excellence in Innovation Award from HealthPartners Insurance group. HealthPartners’ Excellence in Innovation award is the highest recognition in its Partners in Excellence Program which promotes The Triple Aim for healthcare reform – measurable quality, exceptional patient experience, lower cost of care.

Derek is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, (APTA) the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American Academy of Orthopeadic Manual Therapists (AAOMPT).

In his spare time, Derek enjoys waterskiing, hunting with his bird dogs and fishing.

Matthew L. Vraa DPT, MPT, MBA - Matthew Vraa, DPT, MPT, MBA is the CEO and Senior Clinician at Minnesota Physical Therapy Specialists, which is Physical Therapy Private Practice specializing in the management of clients with chronic pain. He collaborates with interventional and non-interventional physicians in their practice locations focusing on medically complex chronic musculoskeletal pain to help facilitate diagnostics and expedite optimum outcomes through coordination of care. Practicing alongside of physician and midlevel providers for the last eight years provides him a unique understanding and knowledge of collaborating between providers.

Matthew earned his Master’s in Physical Therapy from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 2002, and his Master’s in Business Administration with a Healthcare Finance emphasis in 2009 from Argosy University. He completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 2012. Matthew’s past education is in a wide variety of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and cognitive behavioral approaches to treat chronic pain.

Dr. Vraa has held the position of Program Director for the Indian Hill College Physical Therapist Assistant and Therapeutic Massage Programs in Ottumwa, Iowa. Currently he holds an adjunct teaching position at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota in their Kinesiology and Health Sciences division, and an adjunct position with the Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy program with the University of Medical Sciences Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jodi Young PT, DPT, OCS - Jodi graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Concordia College-Moorhead and went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 2005.

Jodi works as an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, Arizona. Her primary areas of teaching include orthopedic examination/evaluation, kinesiology, evidence based practice and differential diagnosis. She also currently serves as a lab assistant for the anatomy and manual therapy courses.

Prior to taking her teaching position with Franklin Pierce University, Jodi worked in outpatient orthopedic clinics in both Phoenix, Arizona and Minneapolis, Minnesota. She continues to maintain practice at an outpatient orthopedic private practice in Phoenix, AZ.

Jodi has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the orthopedic section for several years. She recently became a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. She also serves on several university committees, including the IRB Committee for Franklin Pierce University.

She feels that manual therapy skills are one of physical therapists’ most important tools and is looking forward to expanding her skills to benefit not only her patients, but also her students.

Richard Zaruba PT, PhD, OCS - Dr. Zaruba initially became interested in physical therapy after sustaining a knee injury while in the Army. He completed his PhD in neuroscience specializing in spinal cord motor sensory integration at the University of North Dakota in 2004. He then decided to complete a DPT at the University of North Dakota in 2007 and fulfill a desire to work with patients in a clinical setting with a goal of eventually becoming involved in clinical research.

He has been working at Minot AFB, ND since 2008 as the Physical Therapy Element Chief for the 5th Medical Group, and enjoys treating patients with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. In this position, Dr. Zaruba has earned advanced clinical privileges under the USAF to include ordering imaging, laboratory studies, referrals and a limited scope of medication, while working in both a referral and direct access capacity.

Dr. Zaruba is board certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and has taken a number of continuing education courses in orthopedic and manual physical therapy. His desire to improve his clinical skills and expand his professional role led him to the manual therapy fellowship at Regis. Dr. Zaruba is an active member in the APTA and is the Orthopaedic Section state liaison for North Dakota. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Dr. Zaruba has a 7 year old daughter and a loving wife. He enjoys practicing martial arts, reading books and playing baduk in his spare time.

Fellows in Training 2011 Cohort

Jennifer C. Bebo PT, DPT, OCS, LCDR U.S. Public Health Service - LCDR Bebo graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2001 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy, received both board certification in orthopaedics from the American Board of Physical Therapist Specialists and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2010. LCDR Bebo was the recipient of the Leadership in Clinical Practice Award upon graduation from Regis University. She began her career as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service in Indian Health Services as a staff PT in Gallup, NM upon graduation from PT school. After six years at Gallup Indian Medical Center, LCDR Bebo transferred to the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority in Idabel, OK where she served as the Chief of Physical Therapy for three years. LCDR Bebo is currently stationed with the Cherokee Nation in Muskogee, OK as the Physical Therapy Supervisor. LCDR Bebo has worked in remote areas in multiple settings including acute care, sub acute inpatient and outpatient and general hospital-based outpatient.

As a Commissioned Officer, LCDR Bebo has served as the Navajo Area Commissioned Officers Association Branch President, as an aide-de-camp to the Surgeon General and currently is a voting member in the Therapist Professional Advisory Committee and the deputy section chief for the administration team on Rapid Deployment Force #4. LCDR Bebo most recently presented on deployment response integration at the 2011 Integrated Medical, Public Health, Preparedness and Response Training Summit.

LCDR Bebo is an active member of the following organizations: American Physical Therapy Association (Orthopaedic Section Public Relations Committee Member, Federal Section Member), American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (Public Relations Committee Member), Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association and Commissioned Officers Association.

LCDR Bebo is also the proud mother of two active, young daughters and enjoys training for triathlons.

Trish Crane PT, DPT, CLT, Cert. MDT, CSCS - Trish graduated from Long Island University with a BS/MS in physical therapy in 2003 and from Widener University with her DPT in 2006. Since graduation, Trish has worked in a hospital based outpatient center in Philadelphia, PA. She is currently an adjunct faculty member at Harcum College’s PTA program and a lab assistant at Temple University’s DPT program in the musculoskeletal track.

Trish is currently an employee at an outpatient center at Moss Rehab, treating a varied caseload of orthopedic, lymphedema, and pediatric patients. While at Moss Rehab, Trish received a grant in 2009 to run a wellness exercise group for breast cancer survivors.

Trish is certified in mechanical diagnosis and treatment in the McKenzie method, a Certified Lymphedema therapist, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She also volunteered on a medical mission in Guatemala in 2010 with Hearts in Motion.

Brad Dalton DPT, OCS - Brad received his Masters and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Utah in 2003 and 2007 respectively. He became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2009 and a credentialed Advanced Clinical Instructor in 2010.

He has worked for Intermountain Workmed Physical Therapy in Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah for eight years. He performs full Functional Capacity Evaluations, ergonomic assessments, works onsite at OC Tanner’s manufacturing plant to reduce work related injuries, and generally tries to keep the working population in Utah working.

He has taken several manual therapy continuing education courses from Tim Flynn, Jim Meadows, Steve Moffitt, and Jake Magel.

When he is not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He also spends time serving in his church, rock climbing, playing ultimate, disc golf, and racquetball.

Carlos Estevez PT, MPT - Carlos is an active duty physical therapist with the U.S Public Health Service, (USPHS) one of the seven Uniformed Services. He received his Master in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas in 2005. Prior to attending college, Carlos served in the U.S Army as a combat medic. He has over 10 years of medical experience in the Uniformed Services.

As a newly physical therapist graduate, Carlos served as the Chief Therapist for the Choctaw Nation in Idabel, Oklahoma. He then transferred to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and is currently serving in a federal female medical prison in Fort Worth, Texas providing outpatient services. In addition to his duties as a Physical Therapist, Carlos is the Orthopedist Clinic Coordinator, where he triages patients for appropriateness prior to seeing a contract orthopedist as well as assisting the contract orthopedists with patient’s evaluations and treatments. Carlos completed electromyography and nerve conduction velocity (EMG/NCV) didacting training, and he is completing his preceptorship, which will help him in his duties as the primary electromyographer at his current assignment. In addition to his clinical duties, Carlos is the Chair of the Education Subcommittee which is under the USPHS Therapists Advisory Committee, Treasurer for the Hispanic Officer Advisory Committee, and active member for the Junior Officer Advisory Committee.

Earlier this year, Carlos was deployed to Haiti, during the earthquake humanitarian response. Carlos served as a logistics officer, but also had the opportunity to provide desperately needed physical therapy services.

Carlos was recently awarded the USPHS 2010 Therapist Junior Officer of the Year Award.

During his spare time, Carlos enjoys exercising, listening to apologetics, bible studies and spending time with his beautiful wife Sara, and his children Sofia, 3 and Christian, 2 as well as participating in activities at their local church.

Kathleen Geist PT, DPT, OCS, COMT - Dr. Geist graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Microbiology. She graduated from Georgia State University with a BS in Physical Therapy, and then received a tDPT from University of Indianapolis.

Dr. Geist has been treating patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting for the last thirteen years. She received her ABPTS certification in Orthopedics in 2005 and received her certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from Maitland Physiotherapy Seminars in 2006. She is an Assistant Professor at Emory University and practices in the clinical faculty practice on campus. She has a published a chapter on the Evaluation and Treatment of Brachial Plexus Lesions and received a Research Grant from the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia for research relating to the foot and ankle in 2010. She serves as an article reviewer for the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Achives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Physiotherapy Research International. Currently, she is serving a three year term as the Manual Therapy Education Interest Group for the Orthopedic Section of the APTA.

Her clinical expertise is in areas relating to the spine, foot and ankle, and manual therapy.

Dyanna Haley-Rezac PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CKTP, CGFI - Dyanna is a Marine Corps Veteran who has been involved in athletic training, sports conditioning and rehabilitation for over 20 years. She is a fourth generation Coloradan. Dyanna completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA in 2001 and graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University in 1998. She is very committed to continuing education completing an average of 100 hours per year and active with CO SE District in arranging educational events.

She and her husband, Scott Rezac, entered private practice in 2009 and run a thriving practice, Rezac & Associates Physical Therapy, in Colorado Springs. They regularly mentor students and support education in a variety of ways including teaching Evidence-Based Taping courses online, nationally and locally. She has also been an affiliate faculty member at Regis University since 2007 and guest lecturer for PIMA Medical Institute and Grand Rounds at Regis University. Dyanna was recently named a “Rising Star” by the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

Dyanna is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) , Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, Level 2 Medical Professional (CGFI-MP2) and APTA Certified Clinical Instructor (CI).

Specialty interests for Dyanna include Therapeutic Taping, Podiatric Therapy and Lower Kinetic Chain Dysfunction, TMJ/Maxillofacial Dysfunction and Cervicogenic Headaches, Spine Rehabilitation, Sacroiliac Dysfunction, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics and Wellness for Special Populations. Her prior experience includes Pediatric and Neurological Rehabilitation.

Dyanna is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), CO SE District Secretary, CO APTA Mentoring Committee and CO APTA Planning Committee Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT).

In her spare time, Dyanna enjoys mountain biking, skiing, golfing, gardening and spending time with Scott, her family and their therapy dogs, Frisco and Kona.

Anthony Kinney DPT, OCS - Dr. Kinney graduated in 1997 from the University of Portland with a B.A in Psychology. Prior to his matriculation as a physical therapy student he spent three and a half years at Oregon Health & Science University as a Research Assistant in the Departments of Behavioral Neuroscience and Neurology. His interests in athletics, neuromotor control, and human anatomy led him to pursue a career in physical therapy. In 2002, Dr. Kinney graduated from New York Medical College with an M.S. in Physical Therapy. He completed his Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Washington University in St. Louis in 2008, while at the same time completing his M.B.A. from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. 


In 2006, Dr. Kinney received his Board Certification in Orthopedics (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He has received awards in recognition of excellence in patient care. 
 His clinical interests include evaluation and treatment of shoulder pain related to cervicothoracic dysfunction, neck pain following head injury, and rehabilitation of snow sport injuries. Also, he is interested in consumer driven health care, and the economics that influence clinical decision-making.

Dr. Kinney has clinical experience in outpatient private practice, acute hospital care, hospital based outpatient rehabilitation and occupational health. In addition, he has served as a teaching assistant in physical therapy at Touro College in Manhattan, and as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy at Sacred Heart University. In the fall, 2011 he will start on faculty in the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Montana. Dr. Kinney has completed numerous continuing education courses in orthopedic physical therapy with a primary focus on evaluation and manual therapy treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Additionally, Dr. Kinney has been a volunteer physical therapist for the United States Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA), providing physical therapy coverage for USSA athletes at competitions and training camps.

Dr. Kinney’s desire to improve his orthopedic manual therapy skills and improve his clinical mentorship and teaching skills better clinical mentor prompted him to seek out the Regis Manual Therapy Fellowship.

Dr. Kinney’s professional affiliations include: American Physical Therapy Association (Orthopedics, Sports, Education, and Hand Sections); American College of Sports Medicine; and the Wilderness Medical Society. 
 Dr. Kinney’s desire to improve his orthopedic manual therapy skills and improve his clinical mentorship and teaching skills better clinical mentor prompted him to apply to the Regis Manual Therapy Fellowship.

On a personal note, Dr. Kinney is married to his beautiful bride of 5 ½ years. Together they have a 2-½ year old son (with another baby boy on the way in September), and an Alaskan malamute. Dr. Kinney’s hobbies include: skiing (alpine and nordic), mountain biking, swimming and soccer.

Michael Masaracchio PT, DPT, PhD(C), OCS, SCS - Dr. Masaracchio has been a practicing physical therapist for 10 years now. He received his BS/MS in physical therapy from Long Island University in 2001, and completed his TDPT from Creighton University in 2005. Currently, Dr. Masaracchio is a doctoral candidate at Nova Southeastern University.

For the past 10 years, Dr. Masaracchio has been working at Masefield Cavallaro Physical Therapy, an outpatient orthopedic and sports clinic. He currently is the senior physical therapist on staff, with responsibilities of student education and professional development of young therapists. After spending 5 full years in clinical practice, Dr. Masaracchio transitioned to the academic setting where he now is Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at Long Island University. He currently teaches anatomy, physiology, as well as orthopedic and sports medicine content. Dr. Masaracchio has received both his Orthopedic Clinical Specialty (2004) and Sports Clinical Specialty (2010) from the American Physical Therapy Association. In addition, to his academic appointment, he maintains approximately 15 hours of clinical practice a week treating a variety of orthopedic and sports pathologies.

Dr. Masaracchio is currently a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist, and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Outside of physical therapy, Dr. Masaracchio has been married for two years and enjoys spending time with this wife, family, and friends, as well as playing and watching sports in his spare time.

Scott Rezac, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CKTP, CEAS, CCCE - Scott Rezac is originally an Orange County (CA) native who transplanted to Colorado Springs in 2004. His involvement in physical training and fitness goes back for over 20 years as a Black Belt instructor in Kenpo Karate, rock climber, marathoner, and in the field of physical rehabilitation. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2001, is Board Certified in Orthopedics, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Tiliest Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, Level 2 Medical Professional, Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, and an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor.

Scott is co-owner of Rezac & Associates Physical Therapy, a national and local instructor for Therapeutic Taping Courses, Center Coordinator of Clinical Education Rezac & Associates Physical Therapy LLC and Former Program Director, ACCE, Advisory Board Member and lecturer for Pima Medical Institute, Denver, CO.

Scott is a member of the APTA as well as the CO SE District Chair and committee member of the CO APTA Professional Education Committee Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), and the Colorado Physical Therapy Network (CPTN) Treasurer and Board Member.

In his spare time he enjoys mountain biking, skiing, golfing, running, martial arts, and spending time with his wife Dyanna and their therapy dogs Frisco and Kona.

Robert B. Swayze DPT, OCS - Dr. Robert B. Swayze (Rob) has been a physical therapist practicing mostly in the specialty of outpatient orthopedics for sixteen years. He received his BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Mississippi in1995 and in 2010 finished his DPT from Regis University. In 2006, he received a certification in orthopedic manual therapy through the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars as well as receiving his OCS in the same year. In 2011, he received a certification in vestibular rehabilitation and is a member of the APTA. During these 16 years of practice, Dr. Swayze has shown a passion to grow professionally through numerous continuing education courses and commitment to share his knowledge with others. In 2010, he became the clinical education coordinator for his company and he continues to serve as a certified clinical instructor for physical therapy students.

Currently, he is the clinic director for a private practice company, KORT Physical Therapy, in Lexington, Kentucky. Swayze feels that it is a real privilege and blessing to do occupationally what he feels best matches his strengths and personality. Treating patients with orthopedic problems using Maitland principles is what gives him great joy and satisfaction. As he enters his next phase of his career in starting the Orthopedic Fellowship program at Regis, he is excited to reach a whole new level of expertise in a field he already loves very much.

He and his wife, Meg, currently live in Lexington, Kentucky, with their three energetic sons: Sam (12), Ben (6), and Joe (3). His interests are spending time with his family in activities such as hiking, swimming, tennis, and playing guitar.

Monico Tangaan PT, DPT, OCS - Dr. Tangaan received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of California San Francsico/San Francisco State University in 2002 and completed his transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2011.

He currently works for Kaiser Permanente in South San Francisco, and has been there since 2003. This past year he became recognized as a clinical specialist at his facility. He enjoys treating patients with lower extremity and spinal dysfunctions, and has a special interest in manual therapy and pediatric orthopedics. He has served as an instructor in their interdisciplinary chronic pain program since 2005.

His interest in the Norwegian-approach to orthopedic manual therapy led him to pursue the Folsom Long-term Orthopedic Manual Therapy Course, which he completed in 2004. In 2008 he became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Later that same year, he began teaching as an Adjunct Instructor at Samuel Merritt University in their DPT program’s orthopedic curriculum. His return to the academic setting inspired him to complete his transitional DPT and enroll in the Manual Fellowship program. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists.

Dr. Tangaan is blessed with three beautiful children and a loving, supportive wife. In his spare time he enjoys family vacations, barbequing, playing basketball and cheering for his Bay Area sports teams: the Giants, Warriors, and 49ers.

E. Benedict Valencia PT, DPT, MEd, ATC, CSCS, NASM-PES, NASM-CES, CKTP, PTRP - Dr. Valencia’s path to physical therapy began at an early age, having an innate interest in the human body through martial arts, various sports, and the basic sciences, in combination with the desire to sincerely help people. His combined upbringing between the United States, the Philippines, and various stops around the globe has allowed him to be diverse in not only the way he approaches people, but even more so with how he treats client with pain and dysfunction.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of the Philippines, Manila and is a Registered Physical Therapist in the Philippines and in multiple jurisdictions in the United States. He received a Masters of Education in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and has since been a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He also fulfilled a Post-Graduate Fellowship at Yale University (which involved research with lumbar spine stabilization expert Jacek Cholewicki, PhD), and completed his Doctoral of Physical Therapy degree with a concentration in Manual Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

Dr. Valencia is currently the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club’s Assistant Athletic Trainer, Team Physical Therapist, and Major League Rehabilitation Coordinator. He is also founder of EVO Performance/Physiotherapy, LLC, a sports rehabilitation consulting company that focuses on bringing professional-sports level care and education to personal clients and organizations around the globe, which he manages to do during the “off-season” in combination with his independent “backpacking” adventures. Prior to joining the Pirates’ major league staff, Valencia spent a year as the Athletic Trainer for the Pirates’ Gulf Coast League Team for the 2005 season while assisting with Rehabilitation in Bradenton, FL. Prior to professional baseball, Valencia spent time honing his skills and gaining knowledge at fine institutions such as the US Athletic Training Center in New York, Yale University, Stanford University, and at the Tilton School in New Hampshire. He is a certified in a number of Manual Therapy techniques including Active Release Technique, Primal Reflex Release Technique, Biomedical Intramuscular Dry Needling, as well as KinesioTaping, and lectures on integrated use of these techniques, amongst other topics in the US and especially abroad. He is a member of multiple organizations including the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), International Society to Clinical Rehabilitation Specialists (ISCRS), American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET), North American Spine Society (NASS), National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and is a Consultant to the Czech Republic National Baseball Team, the South African Baseball Union, and is an Expert for Sports Physical Therapy for the Philippine Physical Therapy Association.

E, as he is lovingly known, fills his “free” time with independent travel, adventure sports, and social dancing. He makes South Tampa, Florida his main residence, but divides his time there with Pittsburgh, PA and other locales around the country and the world.

Fellows in Training 2010 Cohort

Michael J Hoy PT, DPT, OCS - Dr. Hoy graduated with his undergraduate degree from Daemen College in1995. After 12 years of practice he entered the Regis University transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program and graduated in 2008. In 2009 he was awarded his board certification in orthopaedic physical therapy through the APTA. He lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife Amy and their two dogs.

Dr. Hoy works with Select Physical Therapy in Huntersville, North Carolina. His current practice is based in neuromusculoskeletal injury and post operative orthopaedic care. His interests are in manual and manipulative physical therapy, neurodynamic techniques, and pain sciences. Dr. Hoy’s clinical experience also includes treatment in the acute care setting and adult neurologic injury.

He is active within the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, currently serving as a district chair. He has been and APTA member since 1994 and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists since 2006.

Kevin Jones PT, DPT - Dr. Jones is a 1986 graduate of the University of Missouri where he earned a BS in Physical Therapy and his DPT from Regis University in 2009. He has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1984 and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists since 2007. He became a credentialed clinical instructor in April of 2008. He has worked in orthopedics his entire 23 year career and in a variety of settings and positions from staff therapist to administrator of rehabilitation services. He is currently employed as a civilian contractor for the United States Army and enjoys the autonomy provided in this setting.

Dr. Jones is active in his church and has been involved in numerous mission opportunities both locally and internationally. He has been married to his wife Christy for 28 years and they now live in Lebanon, Missouri.