Speaker Biographies

Scott Anderle, PT, CAPS,

Megan Douglas, PT, DPT,MTC, OCS,

recently moved from Cincinnati to Bellingham, Washington, where she works for Northwest Sports Physical Therapy, a physical therapist owned and operated private practice. She graduated with her Master of Physical Therapy from Andrews University in Dayton, OH, 2000, and then returned for her DPT and manual therapy certification through the University of St. Augustine. Prior to moving to Washington state, Dr. Douglas taught orthopaedics and manual therapy as an adjunct professor in the physical therapy programs at the University of Dayton and the College of Mt. St. Joseph.

Ron Fuller, BA, PTA,

is the director of aquatic rehabilitation for the Elliot Health System in Manchester, New Hampshire. He is adjunct faculty at several universities where he teaches aquatic rehabilitation and advanced orthopedic techniques to physical therapy students. Mr. Fuller is on the teaching faculty of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe, where he lectures nationally and internationally on the use of the aquatic biofeedback technique in the treatment of orthopedic, neurologic and sports-related conditions.

Chad C. Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS,

is a licensed clinical physical therapist with over 12 years of experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, subacute, neurological and work hardening. Currently, he is one of four lead Physical Therapists at Marion Area Health Center in Marion, Ohio, where he clinically practices primarily in outpatient orthopedics. He is also adjunct faculty at Marion Technical College’s PTA program with primary teaching responsibilities in functional anatomy. He attended Bowling Green State University in consortium with the Medical College of Ohio for his Physical Therapy Education, completed his Master of Health Science degree from the University of Indianapolis, and received his Physical Therapy Doctorate from the University of Indianapolis.

Michelle Lindsey, PT, MBA, CPT,

is a Physical Therapist with 13 years of experience, who owns Rising Star Therapy Specialists, LLC, in Phoenix, Arizona, where she specializes in treating pediatric and adult special needs clients. She was a guest speaker at the National Spinal Cord Injury Association Conference in 2002 and also at the Rehab Summit in 2009. Ms. Lindsey is a Certified Personal Trainer and has won national recognition in many areas of fitness. She was a competitive gold medal figure skater, an elite marathon runner on the 1997 United States Maccabiah Open Track and Field Team, a triathlete and a professional speed skater. Ms. Lindsey received a special award from the United States Tennis Association in 2001 for coaching and directing a team for the Special Olympics. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at Indiana University, her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy at The Finch University of Health Sciences, Chicago Medical School, and her Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management at the University of Phoenix.

Michelle Lucas-Webb, OTR/L, RA C-CT, CAPS,

is a clinical consultant, licensed occupational therapist, certified resident assessment coordinator and certified-aging-in-place specialist with 20 years of experience in the field of health care. She is the owner and founder of Rehab Dimensions, Inc., a contract and consulting firm that specializes in geriatric care. Ms. Lucas-Webb has worked for a number of large corporations in the role of Regional Rehabilitation Director, Director of Rehab for a Level III Medical Center, Rehabilitation Manager and Medical Systems Administration Department head. She has extensive experience with a multitude of diagnoses and specializes in dementia care management. She is certified in dementia care through the Copper Ridge Institute and is a member of the National Alzheimer Advocate Network. Ms. Lucas- Webb is active in regulatory and legislative issues and is a member of the Region F. Advisory Committee (serving nine counties in North Carolina) in addition to serving on the N.C. Public Outreach and Education Advisory Group for CIGNA Government Services.

Terry Malone, PT, EdD, ATC, FAPTA,

was raised in Ohio, where he attended Bluffton College. He then went to Duke University where he received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy and Doctorate in Education. From 1975–1980 he coordinated Sports Physical Therapy Services for the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University and then accepted the initial Chairmanship of the University of Indianapolis where he was then named Dean as the program became the Krannert School of Physical Therapy. In 1986, he returned to Duke University to become the Executive Director of Sports Medicine. He accepted the Directorship of Physical Therapy at the University of Kentucky in 1993 and is a Professor in Physical Therapy and also a faculty member of Medical School.

Dr. Malone has been an active member of the Sports Physical Therapy and Education Sections of the APTA, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has published more than 50 peerreviewed articles and edited numerous texts related to sports and orthopaedic management. In 2002, he was recognized by the APTA as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow and by the International Federation of Sports Physiotherapists through the IFSP-HvU Award (the first American to be so recognized). In 2006, the Sports Physical Therapy Section presented him with the Lifetime Achievement Award and induction as an inaugural member of their Hall of Fame.

John W. O’Halloran, PT, DPT, OCS, cert MDT, ATC, CSCS,

is a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer with over 23 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation. He is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Currently, Dr. O’Halloran is a director of physical therapy/ sports medicine at Southeastern Orthopedics in Greensboro, North Carolina, and co-owner of GOSMC Properties, LLC, as well as owner of O’Halloran Consulting, LLC, in Summerfield, North Carolina. Dr. O’Halloran has been a speaker for Cross Country Education for the past four years. He has also worked in a variety of settings including universities and hospitals. Dr. O’Halloran is also a former orthopedic instructor at the physical therapy assistant program at Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro, North Carolina.

In 1999, Dr. O’Halloran became credentialed with the McKenzie Institute in the mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine. He is also a certified functional capacity evaluator in the Blankenship Method. His unique evaluation and treatment skills make him a sought after clinical instructor for physical therapy and athletic training topics. Dr. O’Halloran has spoken both locally and internationally on topics such as sports specific rehabilitation of the shoulder, spine rehabilitation and treatment of foot and ankle injuries. He has studied orthopedic and sports therapy abroad in Australia and New Zealand. His postgraduate work also included manipulative therapy. Dr. O’Halloran received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Temple University. His wide range of clinical experience combined with his extensive knowledge in the fiscal management of physical therapy outpatient rehabilitation services make him a very knowledgeable and skilled instructor. Visit Dr. O’Halloran’s website at: johnoseminars.com.

Theresa Schmidt, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS, CHy, DD,

is a Board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy, a massage therapist, personal trainer, clinical exercise specialist, certified ergonomic assessment specialist, and clinical hypnotherapist. Theresa is founder and President of Flex Physical Therapy in Long Island, New York. She has served as faculty of Physical Therapy at Touro College, and adjunct professor at CUNY Queens College and Nassau Community Colleges. Theresa founded Educise Resources Inc., a professional continuing education and health enhancement company. She lectures extensively on orthopedic rehabilitation, fitness and alternative medicine for both professional and public education. She has presented for numerous organizations, including: APTA, AMTA/NY, NYSSMMT, IDEA, ACE, The New Center for Wholistic Health Education, Cross Country Education, and the Council of Licensed Physiotherapists.

Theresa graduated with Highest Honors from Long Island University’s BS-MS Program in Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, New York. She received her Massage Therapy diploma from the New Center for Wholistic Health Education and Research in Manhasset, New York. Theresa has studied extensive manual therapies, including myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, joint mobilization, functional orthopedics, counterstrain, muscle energy, functional technique, acupressure, and alternative biofield therapies in therapeutic touch, Body M.A.T.H., and Integrated Energy Therapy. Theresa received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at University of New England. For information about Educise seminars, educational DVDs, seminar manuals, clinical consultations, and healthy products, call Educise Resources Inc. at 631-226-2191 or visit us on the web at www.educise.com.

Jeremy K. Simmons, MPT,

is a Licensed Physical Therapist with over 9 years of experience. Mr. Simmons is the manager and lead physical therapist of a private outpatient facility specializing in orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses. Mr. Simmons has been a nationwide speaker on the topic of stroke rehabilitation for over 4 years, speaking in more than 15 states to 700-plus allied health professionals. He has treated numerous types of neurological diagnoses including; stroke, spinal injuries, Guillain-Barré, lower extremity amputation, traumatic brain injuries, vestibular dysfunction and balance disorders to name a few. He received both his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training, and his Master of Physical Therapy from Chapman University in Orange, California. Mr. Simmons has also received additional training in orthopedic management of neurologic patients, spinal and pelvic mobilization, PNF gait, vestibular rehabilitation, advanced assessment of the lower quarter, orthotic management of foot dysfunction. Mr. Simmons is a certified golf fitness instructor from the Titleist Performance Institute.

Debra Sokol-McKay, MS, CVRT, CLVT, CDE, OTR/L, SCLV ,

is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania and has been practicing for the past 26 years. She is a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Low Vision Therapist and has a specialty certification in Low Vision through the American Occupational Therapy Association. She was a member of the AOTA’s national Expert Low Vision Practice Certification Panel, which wrote the AOTA’s standards for specialty certification in low vision.

Ms. Sokol-McKay is the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) liaison to the National Eye Institute (NEI) and a grant reviewer for the NEI/National Eye Health Education Program. She is the second lead writer of AADE’s Disabilities Position Statement and the chair of its Disabilities Specialty Practice Group. She has served as an industry consultant in product development and is currently a clinical consultant in a research project focused on macular degeneration, depression and occupational therapy. Ms. Sokol-McKay has published in all three disciplines and has presented workshops and presentations on a state, national and international level.

Carmen Thompson, BS, LPTA, CMT, CLT,

is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Massage Therapist, with a specialty certification in lymphatic therapy. She currently provides inpatient and outpatient lymphatic therapy to clients with a variety of diagnoses through her practice Lymphatic Care Specialists, LLC. She also teaches lymphatic pathology treatment methods and MLD/CDP therapy nationwide. Mrs. Thompson has worked in a variety of health care settings over the last 15 years, both as a clinical therapist and in administration.

She served as Director of Rehabilitation Services at Tandem Health Care in Floyd, Virginia, and Facility/Area Administrator of Rehabilitation at Prism Rehab Systems, overseeing therapists, program development and patient care for orthopedic and neurological patients. Mrs. Thompson has conducted local and state presentations on the prevention and management of lymphedema in cancer patients and on developing lymphedema programs in acute care and subacute care.

Carmen earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management from California College of Health Sciences, National City, California, and an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy (Magna Cum Laude) from Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, Virginia. She completed a 140-hour certification course in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy through the Upledger Institute.

Mrs. Thompson has continued her education in lymphedema by completing advanced courses on head, neck and genital lymphedema. Her mission is to educate rural communities to make lymphedema care a standard of treatment when indicated for vascular, oncology and orthopedic edemas. She also looks forward to the continued development of her programs to educate and train medical professionals in order that they might better help people with lymphatic disorders.

Terry Trundle, PTA, ATC, LAT,

offers educational programs on functional rehabilitation focusing on the upper and lower kinetic chain. Mr. Trundle practices in Atlanta, where he is Director of the Athletic Rehab Institute. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and has 31 years of experience in clinical practice. He was recognized by the Medical College of Georgia as one of its Fab 40 Alumnus, an honor reserved for distinguished alumni who are leaders in health sciences education and who have made life better for the people of Georgia. Mr. Trundle is a rehab consultant to three area colleges; Kennesaw State University, Life University and Southern Polytechnic State University, and provides athletic training services for five high schools in metro Atlanta. He is the co-producer of a four-part video series that includes exercises on the knee and shoulder and passive micro-mobility of the upper and lower kinetic chains. For more information on series, visit www.kneeman.net.

Glenn Withers, B.Physio, MAPA, MCSP, MOCPPP, Cert. Pilates,
MAPPI,

graduated from Latrobe University School of Physiotherapy and leapt into the sports physiotherapy world. Glenn worked alongside Australia’s leading sports physiotherapists within an elite development program at Prahan/Malvern Sports Medicine Centre. During this time, Glenn discovered the need for further techniques to improve lumbo-pelvic stability. He soon discovered the key link between muscle imbalance and Pilates, and was awarded the Felice Rosemary Lloyd postgraduate scholarship for international study into Pilates. Glenn spent the year training in Pilates in London at the Michael King Pilates Institute. Together with his wife Elisa, Glenn modified traditional Pilates to reflect current research findings and their implications for training lumbo-pelvic stability. Interest in Modified Pilates generated from within the physiotherapy world lead to Glenn teaching Pilates throughout Europe. Since cofounding the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute© he has lectured at various premier league football clubs, rugby clubs and physiotherapy conferences.