Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy

Restoring health with specialized care

The ATSU Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy offers a wide range of services to support individuals of all ages and backgrounds in their journey toward recovery and improved quality of life. Through a patient-centered approach, the center provides expert care for various physical, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as specialized therapies to address unique needs. Led by student clinicians under the guidance of experienced faculty, the clinic offers a supportive environment where patients receive personalized treatment tailored to their specific goals.

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Conditions treated include:

• Pediatrics and adults with developmental disabilities
• Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Adult neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis)
• Stroke, brain, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• Vestibular and functional balance rehabilitation
• Pelvic health (female and male)
• Back pain
• Sports and activity-related injuries
• Postpartum pelvic healthcare
• Rehabilitation after joint replacements
• Rehabilitation for amputees
• Hand therapy
• Injuries or pain conditions across the lifespan (e.g. low back pain, shoulder injuries, knee injures, etc.)
• Rehabilitation for performing artists
• Mental and behavioral health
• Lymphedema

Guiding the next generation

Occupational and physical therapy faculty bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the ATSU Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy. With diverse specialties and clinical interests, they provide invaluable guidance to student clinicians, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Under their mentorship, students gain hands-on experience preparing them for successful careers in therapy.

Physical therapy faculty:

• Lori Bordenave, PT, DPT, PhD
  Chair and Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Adult neurological conditions, geriatrics, total joint replacement
• David Doubblestein, PT, DPT, PhD, Board-Certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist, CLT-LANA, LLCC, MDT
  Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Lymph drainage therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, positional release therapy, orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan
• Deanne Fay, PT, DPT, MS, PCS
  Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialty: Pediatrics and adults with developmental disabilities
• J.A. Graves, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist, CSCS
  Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Orthopedic and sports injuries, upper extremity/overhead athlete
• Jessica Hayes, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
  Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions across the lifespan, pulmonary complications of neurological or musculoskeletal conditions
• Cheri Hodges, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Neurologic Certified Specialist
  Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialty: Orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan
• Jason Karstens PT, DPT, Board-Certified Neurologic Certified Specialist
  Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Adult neurologic rehabilitation, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, progressive neurologic disorders (Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, etc)
• Pamela Kays, PT, DPT, EdD, Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist, Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner
  Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialty: Pelvic health (female)
• Virginia Little, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Neurologic Certified Specialist
  Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Adult neurological conditions, geriatrics, stroke rehabilitation
• Cory Manton, PT, DPT, PhD, Board-Certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist
  Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Musculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan, postsurgical orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal pain, movement assessment, and return-to-sport screening
• Sara Parker, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Neurologic Certified Specialist
  Assistant professor of physical therapy
  Specialties: adult neurologic, geriatrics, brain injury, spinal cord injury, vestibular
• Monica Queen, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
  Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Pediatrics and neurological conditions
• Carrie Robinson, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist
  Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Pediatric, adult, and geriatric musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal conditions associated with performing arts including dancers and musicians
• Tammy Roehling, PT, DPT, PhD
  Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialty: Pelvic health (male, female, and pediatrics)
• Cecelia Sartor-Glittenberg, PT, PhD, NCS
  Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
  Specialties: Adult neurological conditions, geriatrics, brain injury, and spinal cord injury

Occupational therapy faculty:

• Rebecca Wolf, JD, MPH, OTR/L
  Chair and Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
  Specialties: Pediatrics and total joint replacement
• Jennifer Radziak, OTR/L, OTD, CHT
  Program Director and Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Adult Rehabilitation
  Specialties: Hand and upper extremity conditions and general adult population
• Melinda Delbridge, MS, OTR/L, CBIS
  Instructor of Occupational Therapy
  Specialty: Adult neurological conditions
• Brandi Fulwider, PhD, OTR/L
  Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
  Specialties: Adult rehabilitation, orthopedics, traumatic brain injury, and stroke rehabilitation
• Meryl Glenn, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS
  Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
  Specialties: Adult neurological conditions, orthopedics, adult rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and stroke
• Benjamin Gross, CScD, OTR/L
  Instructor of Occupational Therapy
  Specialties: Adult neurological conditions, orthopedics, adult rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and stroke
• Tania Shearon, DHSc, OTR/L, CHT, C-IAYT
  Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
  Specialties: Hand therapy, shoulder and elbow conditions, adult neurological conditions, geriatrics, and Parkinson’s

Make a lasting impact

Your generous donation to the ATSU Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy will help fund essential operational costs, including supplies, system upgrades, and equipment improvements. These contributions directly enhance access to rehabilitative care for underserved populations, reduce health disparities, and provide invaluable hands-on experience for occupational and physical therapy students. Your support will help expand the services offered to the Mesa community and empowering future healthcare professionals to thrive.

Thank you for considering a donation.