School of Rehabilitative and Health Sciences

Body, Mind and Spirit
Pathways to Health, Wellness and Rehabilitation

For nearly 30 years, Regis University’s School of Rehabilitative and Health Sciences (SRHS), has been a nationally recognized leader in health care education, research and person-centered care. Our programs combine rigorous academics with hands-on clinical experience, helping you build the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s health care careers. As an SRHS student, you’ll prepare for a meaningful career as a compassionate health care professional, equipped to serve diverse communities with excellence, integrity and real-world expertise.

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Ranked #20 of 289 by U.S. News & World Report in Occupational Therapy programs for 2026!

Ranked #34 of 278 by U.S. News & World Report in Physical Therapy programs for 2026!

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Our Mission is Your Success

Regis University’s School of Rehabilitative and Health Sciences offers students an inclusive, values-based education grounded in the Jesuit Catholic tradition that supports strong academic preparation, hands-on clinical learning and the cultivaton of the skills needed to become successful, caring, principled practitioners.

The SRHS Difference

SRHS offers a continuum of programs that can take students from high school all the way through post-professional fellowship training, anchored by a nationally ranked Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Students benefit from high-tech learning spaces, including an on-campus clinic, service learning, global health immersion experiences and interprofessional education. Grounded in the Jesuit Catholic tradition, SRHS prepares graduates who are ready not just to enter the workforce but to transform the communities they serve.
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Clinical Education
Learn in progressive, real-world settings spanning diverse practice environments, rural experiences and optional international opportunities.
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Service Learning
Places students in Denver communities and beyond to develop the cultural intelligence, social justice awareness and clinical skills that prepare them to treat diverse patients.
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Interprofessional Education
Brings together students from nursing, pharmacy, counseling and physical therapy to learn and practice as a team, building the collaborative skills needed in modern practice.
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Global Health Pathway
Weaves global health course work, service learning and local and international immersions, preparing graduates to serve diverse communities with cultural intelligence and clinical confidence.
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RegisCARES Clinic
An on-campus physical therapy and personal training clinic, staffed by faculty and DPT students who serve the Denver community while gaining real-world clinical experience.
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Accreditations

Our DPT, Fellowship and Residency programs are accredited by the nation's top accreditors, certifying their high quality and excellent student outcomes. 

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Clinical Simulation Lab
Gives students a safe, realistic environment to practice, receive expert feedback and build the hands-on skills that prepare them to deliver confident care from day one.
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Graduate Outcomes
Our results speak for themselves, with excellent graduate employment rates and board exam pass rates that routinely exceed the national average.
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Your Life at Regis

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Campus and Student Life

Life at Regis extends well beyond the classroom, offering students meaningful ways to connect, grow and get involved. Through student organizations, clubs and athletics, students can explore interests, build leadership skills and form lasting relationships. The wide range of support services can help you get fit, land your dream job, nurture your spirituality, find a community where you belong and more!

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The Mile High City

Explore Denver's thriving arts and culture scene, gain professional experience through internships with leading organizations and enjoy an active lifestyle with easy access to parks, trails and the nearby Rocky Mountains. The city’s mix of career opportunities, entertainment and outdoor recreation creates an environment where you can grow academically, professionally and personally.

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A Colorado State of Mind

Between the Rocky Mountains, national parks and miles of trails, students can hike, ski and enjoy the outdoors year-round. Beyond the scenery, Colorado’s growing economy offers strong job opportunities, so you can balance mountain vistas with actual career progress. It's a rare location where your weekend plans and your résumé both improve at the same time.

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World-Class Educators

Our students learn from nationally recognized faculty whose expertise spans orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, cardiopulmonary and pelvic health physical therapy, with research and clinical experience in areas such as Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, sports medicine, balance training, manual therapy and rehabilitation science. Faculty members are active scholars and clinicians who contribute hundreds of publications, national presentations and funded research projects while continuing to shape advancements in patient care, health care equity and physical therapy education. Many hold advanced certifications, including Fellowship status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and bring experience from specialized clinical settings, such as rehabilitation centers, intensive care units and sports medicine clinics. Through collaborative teaching teams that integrate foundational science with hands-on clinical practice, students benefit from a rigorous, supportive learning environment designed to prepare them for the evolving demands of modern physical therapy practice.

Our Approach to Teaching

With three dedicated faculty advisors assigned to each DPT student, you'll receive personalized guidance in academic, research and clinical education, while peer mentors from the class ahead provide additional support, insight and community throughout the program. Collaborative learning opportunities, including courses that connect first- and third-year students, foster mentorship, leadership and professional growth from the start. Supported by a 12:1 overall student-to-faculty ratio, and 17:1 lab ratio, students benefit from individualized instruction and hands-on coaching that adapts to their unique learning needs. Through Master Adaptive Learning principles embedded in lab experiences, students continuously strengthen clinical reasoning, self-assessment and patient care skills, developing the adaptive expertise and reflective practice habits needed to succeed in their physical therapy practice.

Leaders in Their Field

Our faculty members serve leading roles in physical therapy's most prominent professional societies, including:

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)
  • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS)
  • Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)

Faculty Fast Facts

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Terminal degrees, like Ph.D., Ed.D. or DScPT, are held by 81% of our physical therapy faculty.
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62% of our faculty members are board-certified clinical specialists in areas like cardio-pulmonary, geriatric, neurologic, orthopedic, pediatric and sports.
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In recent years, faculty members have published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles.

Meet Our Faculty

Mario Beltran, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC

Director of Clinical Services and Assistant Professor

Karene Boos, PT, DPT, JD

Associate Professor

Stacy Carmel, PT, DPT, EdD

Director of Clinical Education and Associate Professor

Rachel Carter

Assistant Professor

Erin Choice, Ph.D., CSCS

Chair of Undergraduate Health and Exercise Science Program

Rebecca Downey, PT, DPT, CCS

Assistant Professor

Heidi Eigsti, PT, DPT, Ph.D.

Associate Dean and Professor, Executive Leadership Team

Hannah Herriott

Assistant Professor

Larisa Hoffman, PT, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, DPT Program Director, Executive Leadership Team

Melissa Hofmann, PT, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Suzanne Holm, OTD, OTR

Coordinator of Regis-Creighton OTD Pathway

Kristen Jagger, PT, Ph.D.

Director of Operations and Affiliate Faculty, Executive Leadership Team

Laura LaPorta, PT, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Andrew Littmann, PT, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Cameron MacDonald, PT, DPT

Chair Department of Post-Professional Studies, Associate Professor

Amy Rich, PT, DPT, NCS

Associate Director of Physical Therapy, Executive Leadership Team

Kaylyn Star, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Katie Yahya, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor