College of Health Sciences

Tamby Allman, Ed.D., CED

Associate Professor

Graduate Advisor, Education of the Deaf

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ed.D., National-Louis University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Baylor University

Interests

Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Literacy, Inclusion; Differentiated Instruction; Strategies for Teaching Language

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Husny Amerih, Ph.D., OTR, CKTI

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of Central Arkansas; B.S., University of Arkansas; Other, Ocupational Therapy School of Jordan

Interests

Physical Disability; Assistive Technology; OT Education and Curricula; Occupational Adaptation of Foreign Therapists

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Dale Anderle, PT, DPT

Associate Clinical Professor

Director of Clinical Education

Physical Therapy

Education

D.P.T., A. T. Still University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.A., University of North Texas

Interests

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation; Admissions; Clinical Education

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Mary Frances Baxter, Ph.D., OT, FAOTA

Professor and Interim Associate Director

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Houston System : main campus; M.A., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Colorado State University

Interests

Pediatrics; Neuro-Rehabilitation; Assistive and Adaptive Technology

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Kevin A. Becker, Ph.D., CSCS

Assistant Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., University of Tennessee; M.S., Illinois State University; B.S., University of Wisconsin- La Crosse

Interests

Motor Learning; Motor Performance; Attentional Focus; Cognitive and Physical Stressors; Sport Psychology

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O. Jayne Bowman, Ph.D., LOT

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas A&M University System : College Station; Cert., Baylor College of Medicine; M.S., Washington University School of Medicine; Other, St. Louis University; B.S., University of Wisconsin Madison

Interests

Pediatrics; Sensory Integration; Child Development; Measurement, Hand Strength and Hand Function; Test/retest Reliability of Assessment Instruments

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Patricia Bowyer, Ed.D., MS, OTR, FAOTA

Professor and Coordinator of Post-Professional Programs

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ed.D., East Tennessee State University; Postdoctoral Studies, University Of Illinois at Chicago; Postdoctoral Studies, Johns Hopkins University; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Cert., Eastern Kentucky University; B.A., Milligan College

Interests

Children and Youth as it relates to the Model of Human Occupation; Assessment development specific to the Short Child Occupational Profile and Child Occupational Self Assessment as well as other MOHO based pediatric assessments; Treatment effectiveness that is based on the Model of Human Occupation

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Kelli Brizzolara, PT, Ph.D., OCS

Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas A&M University

Interests

Low Back Pain; Manual Therapy; Therapeutic Exercise; Deep Abdominal Muscles; Physical Activity; Mindfulness

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Suzanne Perea Burns, Ph.D., OTR

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; Postdoctoral Studies, Medical University of South Carolina; M.O.T., University of New Mexico; B.S., University of New Mexico

Interests

Executive Function Impairments After Stroke; Community Integration Outcomes; Mobile Technology; Health And Participation Disparities In Adults With Disabilities

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Josephine Chan, Ph.D., OTR, CHS

Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Houston System; M.A., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Interests

Adult Physical Dysfunction; Hand Therapy; Ergonomics; Instructional Technology; Rehabilitation Technology; Certified Hand Specialist

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Pei-Fen Chang, Ph.D., OTR

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas System : Medical Branch; M.S., University of Southern California; B.S., National Taiwan University

Interests

Patient Satisfaction And Quality Of Life In Persons With Disabilities; Rehabilitation Outcomes; Fall Prevention For Older Adults In The Community; Health Disparities

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Christine Chen, Sc.D., OTR, FAOTA

Associate Director

Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Sc.D., Boston University; M.S., Tufts University; M.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst; B.A., National Taiwan University

Interests

Occupational Therapy; Rehabilitation Sciences; Health Sciences; Multiple Sclerosis; Amputation; Clinical Assessments; Prosthetics; Balance Ability; Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders; Pediatric Rehabilitation; Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO); Functional Outcome Measurement; Rasch Measurement Model

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Carolyn P. Da Silva, P.T., D.Sc.

Professor, Coordinator of D.P.T. Professional Studies

A.P.T.A. Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist

Physical Therapy

Education

D.Sc., University of Alabama; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.A., Rice University

Interests

Post-Polio Syndrome; Whole Body Vibration; Aging with Disability; Risk of Falls; Fear of Falling

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Ronald Davis, Ph.D.

Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse; B.S., University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh

Interests

Whole Body Vibration; Bone Density; Spinal Cord Injury; Sitting Volleyball; Physical Activity and Psychological Affect; Sport Motivation; Quality Of Life; Injured Military; Wheelchair Basketball Players

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Cynthia Evetts, Ph.D., O.T.R.

Professor

Director

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.O.T., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas A&M University: College Station

Interests

Occupational Adaptation; Occupational Well-being; Occupation-based Practice; Occupational Justice; Occupational Deprivation; Psychosocial Impact of Disability; Stress; Academic Leadership

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Claudette Fette, Ph.D., OTR, CRC

Associate Clinical Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of North Texas; B.S., Texas Woman's University

Interests

Strength-Based Practice and Assessment; Mental Health Promotion and Early Intervention; Psychosocial Rehabilitation; Family Engagement and Wraparound; School-Based Practice and School Mental Health; Community-Based Practice and Facilitating Meaningful Occupation

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Tina Fletcher, Ed.D., M.F.A., O.T.R.

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Commerce; M.F.A., Texas A&M University-Commerce; B.F.A., East Texas State University; M.A., University of Alabama; B.S., University of Texas Medical Branch

Interests

Pediatrics; Accessibility; Activity Analysis; Creative and Cultural Arts; Qualitative Research; Professional Writing; Pedagogy; Autism

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Hui-Ting Goh, PT, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Southern California; M.Sc., Texas Woman's University; B.Sc., National Taiwan University

Interests

Stroke Recovery; Motor Control; Motor Learning; Neural Plasticity; Gait Recovery; Post-stroke Fatigue; Non-invasive Brain Stimulation; Motor-cognitive Interaction

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Catherine Cooper Hay, Ph.D., OTR

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston; M.S., Tufts University; B.S., University of California at Santa Barbara

Interests

Stroke A=and Brain Injury; Patient Centered Outcomes in Rehabilitation; Cognition; Sex Differences in Rehabilitation Intervention and Outcomes; Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist

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Mary Hennigan, OTR, MBA

Associate Clinical Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

M.O.T., Texas Woman's University; M.B.A., University of Dallas; B.A., Rosary College

Interests

Physical Dysfunction; Advocacy; Occupational Therapist Job Satisfaction

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Shannon Levandowski, OTD, MS, OTR, BCP, SCSS

Associate Clinical Professor

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator: Denton, Dallas & Houston

Occupational Therapy

Education

O.T.D., Boston University; Cert., University of Mass-Lowell; M.S., Boston University; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; B.A., Clemson University

Interests

Clinical Education; Professional Behaviors; Clinical Reasoning; Supervision & Leadership Models; Pediatric Practice; School Based Practice; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Behavioral Disorders

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June Levitt, Ph.D., LTD, CCC-SLP

Associate Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas System: Dallas; Other, Southern Methodist University; M.S., University of Texas System; B.A., Musashino Woman's University

Interests

Motor Speech Disorders; Voice Disorders; Neurogenic Communication Disorders; Cognitive Assessment

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Suh-Jen Lin, PT, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Iowa; M.S., MGH Institute of Health Professions; B.S., National Taiwan University

Interests

Six-Minute Walk Test; Physical Activity; Gait Variability; Amputation; Inspiratory Muscle Training; Heart Failure; Spinal Cord Injury; Telehealth; Graded Exercise Testing; Exercise Training; Health Promotion; Lifestyle Medicine

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Alicia F. Lohmann, OTD, OTR, CBIS

Associate Clinical Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

O.T.D., South University; M.O.T., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas A&M University: College Station

Interests

Neuro Rehab with Emphasis in Brain Injury; Brain Injury Specialist; Geriatric Care; Wheelchair Seating and Positioning

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Ann Medley, PT, Ph.D., CEEAA

Director & Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas System : Dallas; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center; B.A., University of Texas, Austin

Interests

Neuroanatomy; Functional Assessments; Sitting Balance; Timed Up and Go Test; Geriatrics

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Kimberly Miloch, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences

Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Florida State University; M.S., Baylor University; B.A., Southwest Texas State University (Texas State University); Associate Degree, McLennan Community College

Interests

Sport Marketing; Sport Communication

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Marsha Neville, Ph.D., OT

Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas System : Dallas; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas; B.S., Eastern Michigan University; Associate Degree, Schoolcraft College

Interests

Rehabilitation; Clinical Education; TBI; CVA; Falls in Elderly; Computerization of Tasks

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Mindy A Patterson, Ph.D., RDN

Assistant Professor of Nutrition

Academic Advisor for Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Dietetic Interns

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham; B.S., Texas A&M University

Interests

Dietary Patterns in Overweight and Obese Populations; Resistant Starch Intake; The Gut Microbiome; The Prevention of Obesity-Related Disorders; Physical Activity; Body Composition Measurements

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Noralyn Davel Pickens, OT, Ph.D.

Professor

Associate Director

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin System : Madison; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Interests

Aging-in-place; Home safety assessment; End-of-life care; Qualitative methodologies

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Gail A. Poskey, Ph.D., OTR

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.O.T., Texas Woman's University; B.S., East Central Oklahoma State University

Interests

Pediatrics, Pediatric TBI and SCI, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Fatherhood, Evidence Based Practice, And Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma

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Heather Roberts, Ph.D., OT

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of Texas - Arlington; B.S., Saint Louis University

Interests

Pediatrics; Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disabilities; Constraint Induced Movement Therapy; Promoting Evidence Based Practice

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Martin G. Rosario, PT, Ph.D., CSFI, ATRIC

Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Universidad de Puerto Rico; M.S., University of Puerto Rico Med Sci Campus; B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon Campus

Interests

Motor Control Deficiencies; Human Inmunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Aids; Spatial-Temporal Gait Parameters, Joint Kinematics; Balance; Stimulant Affect

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Kathleen D. Shirley P.T., D.P.T.

Assistant Clinical Professor

A.P.T.A. Board Certified Geriatric and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Physical Therapy

Education

D.P.T., Texas Woman's University; B.S., East Carolina University

Interests

Geriatric Physical Therapy; Vestibular Rehabilitation; Health Coaching; Professional Behaviors; Clinical Reasoning; Compassion Fatigue

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Lisa Silliman-French, Ph.D.

Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., State University of New York at Cortland

Interests

Adapted and General Physical Education Pedagogy; Assessment and Behavior Management for School-aged Children with Disabilities

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William Sit, Ph.D., OTR CSIPT, CKTP, CFWED, CIMP

Associate Clinical Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.A., Texas Woman's University; Other, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Interests

Adult Physical Dysfunction; Hand Therapy; ICU Critical Care; Low Vision; Stroke Rehabilitation; Kinesotaping; Certified Sensory Integration; Praxis Test

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Theresa Marie Smith, Ph.D., OTR, CLVT

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.H.S., University of Indianapolis; B.H.S., University of Florida

Interests

Older Adults; Theory; Therapeutic Use of Self and Groups; Program Development; Low Vision Rehabilitation; Cognitive Rehabilitation; Disaster Response

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Mary Thompson, PT, Ph.D., GCS

Professor

Post-Professional Program Coordinator

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of North Texas; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.H.S., University of Kentucky

Interests

Geriatric Physical Therapy; Career Paths; Health Promotion/Illness Prevention; Psychocoial Aspects of Care; Health Care Delivery Systems

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Elaine Trudelle-Jackson, P.T., Ph.D.

Professor

Research Coordinator

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of North Texas; B.S., Texas Woman's University

Interests

Aging; Physical Activity; Physical Performance; Measurement

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Asha Vas, Ph.D., OT

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas; M.O.T., St. Catherine's University; B.S., Christian Medical College

Interests

Cognition, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Executive Functions

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Sharon Wang-Price, PT, Ph.D., OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Professor

Coordinator of Professional Studies

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., University of Pittsburgh; B.S., National Taiwan University

Interests

Low Back and Neck pain; Central/Segmental Centralization; Muscle Activation

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Leon Washington, Ph.D., OTR, LMSW, C/NDT

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University; B.S., Texas Woman's University

Interests

Children with Special Needs and Their Caregivers; Children Who Are Abused and Exposed To Violence; Pediatric Neurological Deficits; Qualitative Methodologies

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Gwendolyn M. Weatherford, Ph.D., CAPE

Director of Sports Management

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., Texas A&M University - Commerce; B.S., Texas A&M University - Commerce

Interests

Gender in Sport; Organizational Behavior; Issues with Equity and Equality in Sport; Career and Educational Opportunities in Sport and Sport Management; Academic and Career Support for Athletes

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Mark Weber, PT, Ph.D., SCS, ATC

Professor

Associate Director, Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; B.S., The Ohio State University

Interests

Sports Physical Therapy; Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education; Physical Therapy Education

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