2719 Grantham Ct, Orlando, FL 32835 - Cell: (407) 325-4747 theposturelady@aol.com
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, May 1987
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA - Magna cum Laude
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA
August 1996 – August 1997: Completed Educational Statistics II and Nutrition
Courses
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FITNESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
January 1997 – May 1999; Completed Advanced Exercise Physiology Course
MASTER OF ARTS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
September 1999- May 2000; Completed Research
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL MEDICINE PROGRAM
PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE – CHICAGO CAMPUS
September 2000 – December 2001; Completed Philosophical and Historical
Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Oriental Medicine I (Physiology), Tui Nai
Hand Techniques (Chinese Massage), Tui Nai Structural Techniques, Tai Ji,
and Qi Gong; audited Oriental Medicine II and Acupuncture Points I
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
January 2001 – December 2001; Completed Biomechanics, Mechanical Analysis
of Motor Skills and Neuromuscular Aspects of Physical Performance Courses
FLORENCE KENDALL RETREAT
New Orleans, Louisiana; October 12-14, 2001; "Standardization of Certain
Musculoskeletal Tests"
Sixteen PTs from USA and Canada were personally invited by Florence Kendall
to attend her first-ever "retreat." After meeting Florence in 1991 and being
placed on a mission by her – to help young gymnasts with their posture
and muscle balance – I continue my work as "The Posture Lady."
PRIVATE PHYSICAL THERAPY CONSULTANT 1987 to Present
STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST 1987 to 1997
Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Missouri
Worked for 5 years as a part-time staff physical therapist for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Performed thorough orthopedic and neurological eval. and treatments, especially manual therapy and home instructions, for a variety of diagnoses. Created community outreach programs; off-site visits to workout/health club facilities and industrial work sites.
(Reference: Rick Rother, PT, Broadway Physical Therapy, Columbia, MO 573-886-7878)
Stephens College Dance Program, Columbia, Missouri
Created a job in the area of evaluation and prevention of injuries in the dance setting. Worked tirelessly for 5 years with collegiate dancers, instructors, and guest artists. Consulted regularly with staff physician, student service nurses, and local specialized health professionals, including athletic trainers; ER physicians as needed.
(Reference: Kay Henderson, Retired Stephens College Dance Instructor, Columbia, MO 573-874-8716)
Columbia Adapted Gymnastics/Special Olympics Program, Columbia, Missouri
Developed a gymnastics program for individuals with a variety of disabilities and worked weekly for 12 years to build a program that exists today. It exists through the work and dedication of volunteers and members of the University of Missouri-Columbia PT and OT schools as a service-learning project for program credit.
(Reference: Max Lewis, Columbia, MO 573-449-2847)
University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics, Columbia, Missouri Worked part-time, immediately upon graduation of PT School, as a "floater" PT for 3 years. Worked with a wide variety of diagnoses in acute care, cardiac rehab., neuro. clinic, neonatal ICU, medical ICU, burn center, and orthopedic clinic. Worked closely with orthopedic physician in a regular clinic setting, with limited patient time and limited resources; offered evaluation of orthopedic concerns and set-up sound home exercise programs.
(Reference: Teresa Briedwell, PT, Broadway Physical Therapy, Columbia, MO 573-886-7878)