Faculty & Staff
As a physical therapy student, you’ll partner with professors who are experts in primary care, pediatrics, manual therapy, neuroscience, orthopedics, biomechanics and sports medicine. Our mission is to develop physical therapists who advance practice, guided by science, service, innovation and a commitment to person-centered care.
Our office doors are always open, and our faculty will mentor you not only while you're here, but throughout your career. Our unwavering focus on each and every student is central to realizing our collective vision: to be the Doctor of Physical Therapy program of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional outcomes in healthcare and in life.
Faculty
Daniel Kang, PT, DPT
Associate Provost, Division of Health & Behavioral Sciences/Interprofessional Education
Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Primary care
- Orthopedics
- Spinal injuries
- Persistent pain
- Cognitive function therapy
Jason Brumitt, PT, PhD, ATC, SCS, CSCS
Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Sports injury epidemiology
- Blood flow restriction training
- Health and wellness
Ryan Jacobson, PT, DPT, PCS
Assistant Program Director, College of Allied Health
Associate Director for IPE
Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Patient-reported outcomes
- Orthotic decision making
- Board-certified clinical specialist in pediatrics
Jeremy Hilliard, PT, DPT
Director of Clinical Education
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Orthopedics
- Higher education leadership
Tess Swake, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Orthopaedic physical therapy
- Pelvic health physical therapy
- Manual therapy
Becky Dobler, PT, DPT, EdD
Director of Interprofessional Education
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Acute and critical care
- IPE
- Primary care
Gabe Haberly, PhD, DPT, CSCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Sport biomechanics
- Exercise metabolism
Andrew Meszaros, PT, PhD
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Neuromechanics of human movement
- Sensorimotor basis of injury and injury prevention
- Wearables for rehabilitation
Bethany Nguyen, PT, DPT, CEEAA
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Home health
- Geriatrics
Pablo Burgos, PT, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurorehabilitation
Areas of Expertise
- Motor learning and motor control
- Human neuroscience
- Neurorehabilitation
Theresa Raudsepp, PT, MS, GCS, CEEAA
Teaching Assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Areas of Expertise
- Geriatrics
- Neurologic rehabilitation
Lyndsay Stutzenberger, PT, DPT, PhD
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Prevention exercise programs
- Geriatrics
Matt Klein, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, GCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Orthopedics
- Geriatrics
- Lower extremity and spine rehabilitation
- Manual therapy
- Sports, including running and running footwear
Catherine Cieslak, PT, DPT
Director, George Fox Physical Therapy Community Clinic
Areas of Expertise
- International primary care
- Outpatient settings
