College of Health Sciences - Faculty Profiles

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

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

Wayne A. Brewer P.T., Ph.D., MPH, OCS, CSCS

Associate Professor

Director of Research

Physical Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh; B.S., University of Pittsburgh

Interests

Expertise; Physical Activity; Health Promotion; Exercise Testing; Exercise Prescription; Chronic Disease

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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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Renee L. Buster, Ph.D., CHES, CSCS

Visiting Assistant Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

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

Interests

Media Systems Dependency; Social Media and Behavioral Outcomes; Environmental Policy and Health; Public Policy and Life Expectancy

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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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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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Charlene Dickinson, R.D.H, B.S.D.H., M.S.

Dental Hygiene Program Director

Associate Clinical Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas Woman's University; Associate Degree, Tarrant County College

Interests

Oral Health

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Suzanna Dillon, PhD.

Associate Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.A., Western Michigan University; B.S., Alma College

Interests

Adapted Physical Education; Adapted Physical Activity; Autism Spectrum Disorders, 

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Anthony A. Duplanty, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

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

Interests

Biology; Strength and Conditioning Research; Post Resistance Exercise; Muscular Performance Recovery

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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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Cynthia B. Gill, Ed.D.

Professor

Academic Director, CLASP International

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ed.D., Texas A&M University System : College Station; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University; B.S., Southwest Texas State University

Interests

Global Training Programs for Speech-Language Pathologists; Word Retrieval in the Aging; Imitation and Rehearsal-Visualization Interventions; Linguistic Humor

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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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Laura Green, Ph.D. CCC/SLP

Associate Professor

Editor, SIG 1 Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Washington; M.A., University of Houston; B.S., Austin State University

Interests

Language; Literacy; Language/learning disabilities; Treatment Research; Classroom-Based Intervention

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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; Graduate Certificate, 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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Mark Mann, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Sport Coaching

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., University of Arkansas; M.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University; M.A., Southern Nazarene University; B.A., Southwestern University

Interests

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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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Mindy Menn, Ph.D., MCHES, CPH

Assistant Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., University of Florida; Cert., University of Florida; Cert., University of Florida; Cert., University of Florida; Cert., Texas A&M University; M.S., Texas A&M University; B.A., Texas A&M University

Interests

Public Health Education and Health Promotion; Sexuality Education; Health Risks of Youth; Professional Preparation; Survey Design; College Teaching; Program Evaluation; Study Abroad Programming; Social Determinants of Health; Instructional Design; Distance Learning

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Derek Miketinas, Ph.D., RD

Assistant Professor

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Louisiana State University; B.S., Louisiana State University

Interests

Nutritional Epidemiology; Statistical Modeling; Dietary Assessment; Obesity; Dietary Predictors of Health and Disease; Questionnaire Development

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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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Katy Mitchell, PT, Ph.D.

Professor

Coordinator of Post-Professional Studies

Physical Therapy

Education

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

Interests

Statistics; Teaching Methods; Outcome Measures; Psychometrics

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Kimberly D. Mory, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Associate Clinical Professor

Undergraduate Coordinator

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.A., California State University System : Fullerton; B.A., California State University System : Fullerton

Interests

 Adult Neurological Disorders; Pediatric and Adult Dysphagia

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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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David L. Nichols, Ph.D. FACSM

Professor and Graduate Coordinator

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Central State University

Interests

Physical Activity and Bone Mineral Density; Cytokines and Bone Mineral Density; Physical Activity and Fall Prevention

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Mindy A Patterson, Ph.D., RDN

Co-Director for the Institute of Woman's Health

Assistant Professor of Nutrition

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; Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma

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B. Rhett Rigby, Ph.D., CSPS, NSCA-CPT

Co-Director, Institute for Women's Health

Associate Professor

School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology

Education

Ph.D., Baylor University; M.S., Baylor University; B.S., LeTourneau University

Interests

Research Interest: Exercise Interventions for Adults and Children with Chronic Diseases

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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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Angela Shierk, OTR, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Education

Ph.D., Texas Woman's University; M.O.T., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; B.S., Texas Tech University

Interests

Occupational Therapy; Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT); Upper Limb Function

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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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William Sit, Ph.D., OTR, BCPR

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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Chad E. Smith, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Lamar University; B.A., Lamar University

Interests

Technology; Deaf Education; 21st Century Learning; Internet; Coding; Robotics; Teacher Training; Science;Technology; Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

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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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Sonya Spolsky, Ph.D., CED

Assistant Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Arizona; Other, The Univeristy of Kansas; M.A., The University of Arizona; Cert., Univeristy of California at Los Angeles; B.A., University of California at San Diego

Interests

Self-Determination; Deafness; American Sign Language (ASL)

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Amy Teague, R.D.H., B.S.D.H, M.S.

Associate Clinical Professor

Coordinator of Dental Hygiene Dual Enrollment Program

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; BSDH, Texas Woman's University

Interests

Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice; General and Prosthetic Dentistry; Dual Dental Hygiene Program Curriculum Design; Dual Dental Hygiene Program Collaboration

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Deborah L. Testerman, RDH, MS

Visiting Clinical Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., Texas Woman's University

Interests

Dental Hygiene Clinical Faculty; Dental Hygienist; Health Education

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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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Wesley J. Tucker, Ph.D. RD

Assistant Professor of Nutrition

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Arizona State University; M.S., Arizona State University; B.S., North Carolina State University

Interests

Heart Failure Pathophysiology; Obesity; Dietary Interventions; Functional Foods; Exercise Training; Exercise Testing; Cardiorespiratory Fitness; Vascular Biology; Skeletal Muscle Function; Cardiac Function

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Asha Vas, Ph.D., OT

Associate 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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Delaina Walker-Batson, Ph.D

Professor

Director of The Stroke Center-Dallas

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

Ph.D., University of Texas System : Austin; M.S., University of Utah; B.A., Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas

Interests

Neurological Rehabilitation; Pharmacological Modulation of Language and Motor Deficits Post Stroke; Explorations of Non-Invasive Cortical Brain Stimulation of Post Stroke Aphasia and Primary Progressive Aphasia

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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

Associate Professor

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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Alisa Woods, M.S., CCC-SLP

Associate Clinical Professor

Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Education

M.S., Texas Woman's University; B.S., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Interests

Adult Neurogenics; Adult Dysphagia

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