Dr. Allen (adjunct) received her master of physical therapy from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2001 and graduated with her doctor of physical therapy from ATSU in 2009. She has a varied clinical background with experience in neurological rehabilitation, cardiovascular rehabilitation, and women’s health. Dr. Allen’s current focus is teaching in academia.

Dr. Armengol McCurdy (adjunct), graduated with a bachelor in communications from Virginia Tech; a master of exercise physiology from Florida State University; a master in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine, Florida; and a doctor of physical therapy from ATSU. She is a Certified Clinical Instructor in 2011. She is the founder of T.E.A.M. Kids, P.C., a pediatric therapy agency in Gilbert, Arizona which staffs a group of physical, speech/language, occupational, and music therapists providing therapy services in patients’ homes and in the community. Her special interests are in the area of early intervention and sports rehabilitation but she enjoys working with individuals of all disabilities across the lifespan. She is a past national presenter at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) on the topic of ACL rehabilitation for the young athlete. Dr. Armengol McCurdy also authored a children’s book. She currently resides in Tampa, Florida where she continues her clinical work in the home health setting.

Jennifer Beal, MEd, (adjunct), earned her associate of arts degree from Mesa Community College, a bachelors of science in psychology from Arizona State University and her master of education - educational leadership with a concentration in higher education from Northern Arizona University. She has worked for 16 years at various higher education institutions in a variety of student service and program management roles. Mrs. Beal assists new and current DPT-P students and faculty, and specializes in adult and distance education. She serves as both adjunct faculty and the assistant director of DPT-P education and academic progress for the program. Additionally, she works in the University Writing Center as an ESL writing coach.

Dr. Bradley (adjunct) received her master and doctor degrees in physical therapy from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY. She has worked in a variety of settings including school-based pediatrics, out-patient orthopedics and rehabilitation. She is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the APTA.

Dr. Bustillo (adjunct) graduated with a bachelor of science in physical therapy from SUNY at Buffalo and with a doctor of physical therapy from ATSU. She has worked as a physical therapist for more than 30 years and owns a private practice focusing on orthopedics, sports, industrial, lymphedema and vestibular rehabilitation. Dr. Bustillo has been a delegate to the APTA House of Delegates for both Arizona and California, and has served as a past chief delegate for Arizona. She is currently an alternate delegate. Dr. Bustillo has long been involved with local and the national APTA in many elected and volunteer positions.

Dr. Cioffi (adjunct) graduated from Indiana University in physical therapy in 1979. She obtained her master in rehabilitation science administration from DePaul University in 1984 and the doctor of physical therapy from ATSU in 2009. Dr. Cioffi’s career spans over 35 years including acute care, pediatrics, rehabilitation, management, and private practice. Pediatrics has been her career passion for the past 24 years and she has been involved with teaching and research in this area. Currently she is working in an outpatient hospital-owned clinic seeing primarily adult patients with Parkinson’s, lymphedema, cancer, and orthopedic injury as well as maintaining a small pediatric caseload. She has been an adjunct faculty member for ATSU-ASHS, Rosalind Franklin University, and the University of New Mexico. In her spare time she trains her dog, Willow, in agility. She is also an accomplished amateur photographer winning several awards locally and internationally, including the SeeMe competition presented at the Louvre in Paris.

Dr. Daab (adjunct) received her bachelor of science in mathematics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1997, her master of physical therapy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2000, and her doctor of physical therapy from ATSU. She has been a physical therapist for over 10 years and has worked in school based, acute care, outpatient, and home healthcare settings.

Dr. Ensor (adjunct) graduated with her BHS-physical therapy degree from the University of Louisville in 1994, earned her doctor of physical therapy from A.T. Still University in 2012, and her Women’s Health Specialist Certification in 2013. She has practiced in a wide variety of settings including acute care, outpatient orthopedics, outpatient pediatrics, and currently practices in an outpatient orthopedic/pelvic health practice in Louisville, Kentucky, where she also serves as part time faculty for the Bellarmine University Doctor of Physical Therapy program, teaching and guest lecturing on women’s health and related topics. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and a book chapter on women’s health. An avid marathoner and fitness enthusiast, her current professional focus is conditions related to pelvic floor dysfunction and changes across the female lifespan and maximizing function and wellness in the aging population.

Dr. Greenwalt (adjunct) received her doctor of physical therapy from ATSU, completed her master of physical therapy and bachelor of science in exercise science from Saint Louis University. She serves the profession at the national level as a member of the nominating committee for the APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section. She is also a member of the nominating committee for the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association. She is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and is full-time faculty at Belmont University. Her clinical and research interests are cardiopulmonary comorbidities in the geriatric population.​

Dr. Jasper graduated from Universidad de Sta. Isabel, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy from AT Still University. She received her PhD in Physical Therapy degree from Nova Southeastern University. She is a Geriatric Certified Specialist, Neurologic Certified Specialist, Certified Competent in Vestibular Rehabilitation, APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA), Certified LSVT Big for Parkinson, Certified clinician for Balance Based Torso Weighting (BBTW) for ataxia, ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist and Certified in Evidence-Based Concussion. Dr. Jasper was a full-time faculty member for the College of PT in the Philippines before she moved to the US in 2008. She has twelve years of full-time clinical experiences and has worked with the older adults and neurologic population in a variety of settings including inpatient rehab, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and outpatient. She has been an adjunct faculty for the AT Still University Postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy since 2011.

Dr. Heick (adjunct) graduated with a bachelor of science in physical therapy from Northern Arizona University and a doctor of physical therapy from ATSU. She gained her extensive experience in chronic wound management working in outpatient wound centers and hospitals. She taught wound management at the university level and nationwide in professional continuing education courses for therapists, physicians, and nurses.

Dr. Klossner (adjunct) graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor of science in physical therapy in 1995 and her doctor of physical therapy from ATSU in 2010. Dr. Klossner’s clinical focus has been in outpatient orthopedics. She is also a certified Pilates instructor and uses Pilates in her rehabilitation programs. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Klossner is an occasional contributor to LiveSTRONG.com.

Dr. Levine (adjunct) completed her PhD in leadership from University of the Cumberlands with an emphasis in health sciences. She received her doctor of physical therapy from Temple University, master of science in physical therapy from Texas Women’s University, master of science in health education and bachelor of science in respiratory therapy. She has management experience in various healthcare settings and practiced in clinical areas related to neurological rehabilitation, wound care, cardiopulmonary and geriatrics. Additionally, she has a certificate in fundamentals of human resource management from the Society for Human Resource Management. She has completed the Sloan Consortium Online Teaching Certificate (Dual concentration – Online Learners and Online Management) and is a Quality Matters Certified Peer Reviewer. Her areas of research interest include evidence based practice, academic integrity and effectiveness of online education. In 2017, Joy was awarded the Arizona School of Health Sciences Educator of the Year Award. She has teaching responsibilities in the areas of evidence based practice, cardiopulmonary, reimbursement and mentoring students in the capstone course.

Dr. Mazurek (adjunct) received her doctor of physical therapy in 2006 from ATSU, completed her master of physical therapy from Marquette University in 1996, and graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor in science in business administration. Her clinical specialty areas include women’s health and sports medicine. She is currently clinical assistant professor and academic coordinator of clinical education for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her current research interests are focused around improving ethics education for entry-level physical therapy students and the academic review process for promotion and tenure.

Dr. Mutschler (adjunct) earned her doctor of physical therapy at University of Indianapolis in 2010, her master of health sciences in physical therapy at the University of Indianapolis in 1998, a bachelor in education - biology from Shippensburg University in 1984, and a bachelor of science in physical therapy from University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 1994. Her clinical practice has focused on pediatric and adult rehabilitation fields with experience in outpatient neurologic and orthopedic rehab, school-based practice, early intervention services, and aquatic physical therapy. Dr. Mutschler is an assistant professor and director of clinical education for the professional-level DPT program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She is a trainer for the APTA Clinical Instructors Education and Credentialing Program. In addition, she is involved in research and grant activities focusing on community health, patient/client education, and pediatrics.

Dr. Palmer (adjunct) completed her doctor of physical therapy at ATSU and her bachelor of science in physical therapy from the University of Manitoba. She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings in Canada, Micronesia & the United States. She spent five years in the Northern Mariana Islands practicing primarily in wound care where she developed the island’s first multidisciplinary diabetic foot and wound care clinic. Dr. Palmer has experience teaching wound care for CEU/CME courses as well as for nursing programs at the college and university level.

Dr. Parry (adjunct) received her master of physical therapy from University of Southern California in 1989 and her doctor of physical therapy from ATSU in 2009. She has worked in a hospital, a rehab center, a school system, and over 20 years as a director and owner of an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic. Her areas of expertise include orthopedics, spine, and TMJ. She also consults with ATSU’s Orthopedic Residency Program in the area of tempromandibular dysfunction.

Dr. Randolph (adjunct) received his bachelor of science in physical therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2001 and his doctor of physical therapy from ATSU in 2017. He is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the APTA and is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) through the McKenzie Institute. He has worked primarily in the outpatient orthopaedic setting with experience in management and private practice. He has served several roles with the Illinois Physical Therapy Association including State Assembly Representative, and member of the Political Action Committee and Awards Committee. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Therapy. In 2017, Dr. Randolph also co-authored a children’s book with his wife Amy titled, B is for Biceps: Anatomy for Children.

Dr. Rigney (adjunct), received his doctor of physical therapy in 2010 from ATSU and completed his bachelor in science in kinesiology from Humboldt State University. He completed the Orthopedic Residency Program at ATSU in 2012. He has extensive training in the field of ultrasound imaging and is a registered specialist in diagnostic ultrasound imaging through the ARDMS. In his spare time, he enjoys training/coaching Olympic-style weight-lifting and has had the privilege to do this at the local, regional, and national level as an athlete and as a coach.

Dr. Santiago (adjunct) earned her doctor of physical therapy degree from ATSU in 2010 and graduated with a master of science in physical therapy from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences campus in 2005. Her thesis, “Effect of mat Pilates on spinal flexor and extensor endurance and static posture” was presented at the 2007 World Confederation of Physical Therapy in Vancouver, Canada. In addition, she contributed as a research assistant to a clinical study on the feasibility of an exercise program for breast cancer survivors. Her clinical experience has been in the rehabilitation, wound management, fitness, and wellness settings with the geriatric population working as a Pilates instructor. She is currently the wound care coordinator in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

​Dr. Lopes Sauers (adjunct) received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas de Minas Gerais, Brazil. Her graduate academic and specialty training has been in the area of orthopaedics. She earned a certificate of specialization from the Brazilian Federal Board of Physical Therapy after completing a year of residency training in the specialty area of orthopaedics at the Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP). Dr. Lopes Sauers then completed a two-year fellowship program in shoulder rehabilitation and a Master’s degree in orthopaedics from UNIFESP. Following the completion of her Master’s degree, she practiced orthopaedic physical therapy for seven years working in both the inpatient and outpatient units within Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. She earned her PhD in Translational Medicine from UNIFESP. She completed a two-year Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Clinical Outcomes Studies at ATSU. Her research interests are in continuous quality improvement in healthcare and clinical outcomes following rehabilitative interventions in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Specifically, she is interested in study strategies for assessing the value of care and to measure and improve care delivery. Dr. Lopes Sauers has published and presented original research investigations related to patient-oriented outcomes.

Dr. Smith (adjunct) is a graduate of the physical therapy program from California State University Long Beach and holds an advanced masters from Temple University in sports medicine. He received his doctor of physical therapy from ATSU. He has extensive training in the field of ultrasound imaging and was one of the first physical therapists to pass the National Ultrasound Musculoskeletal Certification Exam in 2012. He has multiple publications and has given many presentations in ultrasound imaging and travels around the country to assist physicians in learning MSK ultrasound imaging. Dr. Smith has over 40 years of experience in physical therapy. Dr. Smith retired from ATSU as an associate professor and is now adjunct faculty.

Dr. Tourne (adjunct), received her master of science degree in physical therapy from the University of Southern California in 1980 and completed her postprofessional DPT from ATSU-ASHS in 2011. She is a member of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and has served as committee chair for the education as well as multi-media committees and as a member of scientific program committee. Dr. Tourne serves on the accreditation services committee for the APTA and residency and fellowship education as well as the specialization academy of content experts as an item writer. She volunteers at St. Andrew’s Clinic in Nogales, Arizona monthly for underserved children with physical disabilities. She has over 35 years experience in pediatric clinical practice.

Dr. Williams (adjunct) received her bachelor of science in communication disorders from the University of Massachusetts in 1992, her master of physical therapy from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 1998, and her doctor of physical therapy from ATSU in 2008. Dr. Williams has worked in multiple settings over the years, including acute care, subacute and acute rehab settings, wound care, and outpatient pediatrics and neurology. She currently works for an orthopedic specialty hospital as a physical therapy coordinator. Dr. Williams past research projects include therapy following deformity surgery for patients with scoliosis, mobility after diagnosis with acute DVT, orthostatic hypotension during therapy on the day of surgery, and femoral nerve blocks for total knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Ann Lee Burch is the dean of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS). Dr. Burch received her doctor of education from Columbia University, Teachers College in 2005. She received her masters of public health from Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health in 2002 and her masters of physical therapy from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989. She was a postdoctoral fellow with the Research Group on Health Disparities at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her BA is in psychology from the University of Rochester.

Prior to her appointment as dean, Dr. Burch served as vice dean for ATSU-ASHS. She served as the chair of the Physical Therapy Department from 2008-January 2012. Prior to ATSU, Dr. Burch was the director of physical therapy at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She has held administrative and/or faculty positions at the International Center for the Disabled in NY, NY, Mercy College in NY, and Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Burch’s area of scholarly interest and application of that interest is in knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy of health care providers and healthcare professional students towards underrepresented patient/client groups.

Dr. Burch is the author of a Guide to Physical Therapy (Vault Publishers) which was written to increase information access about physical therapy to both high school graduates and re-entry adults. She was a co-investigator on an NIH grant at the University of Puerto Rico exploring the feasibility of an exercise program for breast cancer survivors living in San Juan.  Dr. Burch has lived in Symi, Greece, Taipei, Taiwan, Ahmdebad, India and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is committed to research, teaching and service that further the understanding of the impact of socioeconomic and cultural variables on health.

She was a member of the class of 2014 cohort of Women in Educational Leadership at Harvard Graduate School of Education. In 2017 she was the co-PI on a Centers for Disease Control, Association for Prevention and Teaching grant exploring a population health case study format for teaching and communicating the impact of social determinants of health on health disparities. She was recently appointed a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission.  

Dr. Salas-Provance, is professor and vice dean of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS). Dr. Salas-Provance received her doctorate in speech science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She received her masters of health administration from the University of Missouri School of Medicine-Columbia. She holds both a bachelors and masters in Speech Pathology from New Mexico State University.

Prior to her appointment as vice dean, Dr. Salas-Provance served as associate dean of academic and student affairs for the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. She served as assistant dean and chair in the College of Education, Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico and department chair in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Montevallo (AL). She held faculty positions at Fontbonne College and St. Louis University, in St. Louis, MO.

She has made extensive professional contributions to the American, Speech, Language & Hearing Association (ASHA), serving on the Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Council, member of the Financial Planning Board, and the Multicultural Issues Board. She served as coordinator of ASHA’s Special Interest Group (SIG) 14, Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse populations and was a founding member and coordinator of SIG 17, Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is an ASHA Fellow and received ASHA’s highest awards for “Special Recognition in Multicultural Affairs” and “Outstanding Contributions in International Achievement.”

Dr.Salas-Provance has served as a clinical educator throughout her academic career, especially related to children with cleft lip and palate. She is a member of an international medical team with Rotaplast International and has traveled worldwide for over 15 years to provide clinical services to children with cleft palate. She implemented a program for graduate students in speech pathology to provide clinical services in Spanish to children with cleft palate in Lima, Peru. In addition to Lima, Peru she has provided clinical services in China, Bangladesh, Philippines, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Venezuela.

Dr. Salas-Provance is coauthor of the textbook Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech-Language and Hearing Science (Plural Publishing, 2019) which meets the needs for training students in healthcare professions regarding practice with individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Her research is focused on attitudes towards disability by diverse populations and addressing the use of language interpreters during healthcare and educational encounters.

Over the past ten years she has lectured extensively to international audiences, both in English and Spanish, including as invited speaker for the Congreso Internacional en Trastornos de la Comunicacion at Escuela de Fonoaudiologia (Speech Language Pathology / Audiology) de la Universidad de Talca, Chile and for the Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, Lima, Peru, Endoscopic Evaluation of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction. She was invited keynote speaker for the First International Congress in Speech-Language Pathology and Orthodontics in the area of cleft lip and palate in Lima, Peru.

Dr. Salas-Provance was selected for the American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Leadership Program and attended the National Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington DC (2017) for advancing female executives in higher education.

Dr. Bordenave, PT, DPT, PhD, is the director of the doctor of physical therapy program and an associate professor. She received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from St. Louis University (1985), a master’s degree in education from Arizona State University (2000), and her DPT from A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences (2007). In 2016, she completed her PhD at Nova Southeastern University in physical therapy. Dr. Bordenave joined the physical therapy faculty in 1996. Her research interests include qualitative research exploring teaching and learning, professional development, and the impact of interventions. Additionally, she is engaged in research exploring women’s health issues and evidence-based practice. She teaches a course in educational theory and practice within the physical therapy program and continues to teach both the American Physical Therapy Association’s level 1 and level 2 clinical instructor credentialing courses.

Dr. Roehling is an assistant professor of physical therapy and director of the postprofessional doctor of physical therapy program. She received her bachelor of science in exercise science from the University of Arizona, her master of physical therapy from Emory University, her doctor of physical therapy from ATSU, and her doctor of philosophy in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She has worked in a variety of settings with a focus on wound management and women’s health, and currently owns a private practice specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction. She has taught wound care for a national CEU company and has co-authored a chapter in Abernathy’s Medical Secrets: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Secrets. Dr. Roehling teaches wound management and gender healthcare in the physical therapy department. Her research interests are in academic integrity and pelvic floor dysfunction.