Jean Marie Berliner

Dr. Jean Marie Berliner is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She earned her Master of Physical Therapy and Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from the University of Scranton and her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in 2018. Dr. Berliner is a board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and has over 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals with neurologic conditions across acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.

Dr. Berliner’s research focuses on advancing neurologic rehabilitation and health equity across the lifespan. Her primary line of inquiry examines the pregnancy and postpartum experiences of women with spinal cord injury, with emphasis on mental health, access to care, caregiver challenges and social determinants of health. She also conducts research on non-pharmacologic management of neuropathic pain in individuals with SCI. In addition, Dr. Berliner maintains an active research portfolio in Parkinson’s disease, investigating visual, vestibular, oculomotor and sensory integration deficits and their relationship to fatigue, balance and functional mobility.

Dr. Berliner is deeply committed to global health and community-engaged care, having practiced physical therapy for nearly two years in Central America and remaining actively involved in nonprofit and pro bono rehabilitation services. She currently serves as both a clinician and administrator with the Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Partnership (RSVP) in Denver. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, multiple neurologic Special Interest Groups and the Vestibular Disorders Association.

Outside of work, Dr. Berliner enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors hiking, camping, skiing and on the water, often keeping up with her energetic twins.