• Temple University Philadelphia, Pa., College of Allied Health Professions, Master of Physical Therapy (MPT), 1992
• Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pa. Bachelors of Science in Psychology 1985
• Holy Name High School, Reading, Pa. 1980 

• Myopain Seminars, Bethesda, Maryland
  • Teaching Assistant – Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Program – Manual, February 2017 – February 2021

• Aberdeen  Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC Aberdeen, NC Owner/Physical Therapist, October 2010 – Present

• Southern Pines Physical Therapy Southern Pines, NC Physical Therapist, April 2008 – September 2010

• Sandhills Regional Medical Center – Hamlet, NC – Director of Rehabilitation, October 2003 – April 2008

• FirstHealth Richmond  Memorial  Hospital – Rockingham, NC – Physical Therapist, June 2002 – October 2003

• FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Pinehurst, NC – Physical Therapist, June 2001 – June 2002

• Argosy Health Horsham, PA,  Physical Therapist, June 1997- June 2001

• Community  Hospital of Lancaster – Lancaster, PA, Director of Rehabilitation, June 1994 – June 1997

• Brandywine Hospital Coatesville, PA,  Physical Therapist, April 1996-June 1998

• Reading Rehabilitation Hospital – Reading, PA, Physical Therapist, June 1992 – June 1994

• Documentation in Physical Therapy Practice, American – Physical Therapy Association, numerous venues, 2007-2011 
  
• Moving Body Toward Continuing Competence, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association Fall Meeting, October 2009

• Certified in oral facial dry needling. 
• Certified in myofascial trigger point therapy/manual.
• Certified in vestibular rehabilitation and concussion.

2021

• Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion certification, Hybrid course, April
• Male Pelvic Floor, Richmond,VA, May

2020

• Sexual Medicine In Pelvic Rehab, Online, October
• Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1, Webinar, December

2019 

• The Quality Payment Program: Deciphering MIPS For 2019, Heather Smith, APTA, April 27, 2019
• Medicare Maintenance & Medical Necessity:  What Outpatient Therapists Need To Know, Robbie Leonard, Medical Billing Center, April 27, 2019.
• Explain Pain, Luke Bongiorno, NOI US, September 21- September 22, 2019
• Explain Pain, Chicago, Illinois, September
• Integrating Functional Medicine Into PT Practices, Asheville, NC, January

2017 

• Outcome Date and Reporting, Judy Holder, FOTO, April 29, 2017
• Dear Medicare, Can I?  Robbie Leonard, Medical Billing Center, April 29, 2017.
• ACA & Medicare Under the New Administration & Communication Tactics, Mandy Frohlich, APTA, April 29, 2017. 

2016 

• Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Practice Analysis Oversight Panel Meeting
• Manual Trigger Point Therapy Program, Myopain Seminars, Bethesda Maryland: MTT-1, June, August, November (Certification: CMTPT)
• Practice Analysis Task Force Meeting, September 9 and September 10, 2016

2015

• Rehabilitation After BPPV: What To Do Next, Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville, NC, September 
• Vestibular Rehabilitation, Richard Clendaniel, PT, Ph.D., October 8, 2015
• Core Stabilization, Sarah Johnson, PT, DPT, Alexander Durlance, PT, DPT, CSCS, NCPTA Fall Conference, October
• Integrating Trigger Point, Neurological, and Functional Dry Needling Models with Manual Therapy and Corrective Exercise, Lee Howard, PT, DPT, Ph.D., ATC, LAT, CSCS, NCPTA Fall Conference, October
• The SI Joint as a “Pain Generator” Clinical Examination and Differential Diagnosis, Paul Weiss, PT, DipMDT, NCPTA Fall Conference, October

2014 

• Dry Needling Program: DN-3, Advanced I, Tracy Adler, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, Myopain Seminars, Bethesda, MD, June 27-29
• Fraud, Waste & Abuse -Medicare Activities & Initiatives, Roshunda Drummond-Dye,  JD, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Charlotte, NC, April 26
• Palmetto GBA Resources & Updates for Therapy Providers, Shannon Chase, BA, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Charlotte, NC, April 26
• Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of the Inter­ Related Cervical Spine, Cranium, TMJ and Masticatory Musculature-3 (CCT-3), Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT), Orlando, FL, February 1-2
• Orofacial Dry Needling-3 (ODN-3), Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain Seminars, Orlando, FL, January 30-31
• North Carolina Tax Reform: What to Expect in 2014 and Beyond; Healthcare Reform: The Effect on Small Employers and Individuals, Independent Practicing Physical Therapists, Asheville, NC, January 11

2013 

• Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of the Inter­ Related Cervical Spine, Cranium, TMJ and Masticatory Musculature-2 (CCT-2), Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT), Orlando, FL, November 16-17
• Orofacial Dry Needling-2 (ODN-2), Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain Seminars, Orlando, FL, November 14-15
• Dry Needling Program: DN-2, Foundations II, Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain Seminars, Winston-Salem, NC, July 26-28
• Dry Needling Program: DN-1, Foundations I, Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain Seminars, Winston-Salem, NC, May 17-19
• Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of the Inter­ Related  Cervical Spine, Cranium, TMJ and Masticatory Musculature- I (CCT-1), Physical  Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT), Orlando, FL, April 25
• Orofacial  Dry Needling-I (ODN-1), Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain  Seminars, Orlando,  FL, April 23-24
• Staff Engagement-Creating a Culture of Ownership, Independent Practicing  Physical Therapists, Asheville, NC, January 19

2012  

• EMR: Key issues for Successful  Implementation, Steve Levine, PT, DPT, MSHA, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Concord,  NC, April 28
• ICD-10 Billing and Coding: What Does it Mean for Your Practice, Janet Shelley, PT, DPT, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Concord, NC, April 28
• ACOs: Understanding and Surviving Healthcare Reform, Amanda Somers, PT, DPT, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Concord,  NC, April 28
• Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation -S, Larry Yack, PT, DPT, MTC, University of St. Augustine, Asheville, NC, June 27- July 1

2011 

• Basic Cranio-Facial, University of St. Augustine, Online course, June 30
• Staying Competitive in Today’s Healthcare Environment, Justin Moore, PT, DPT, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Myrtle Beach, SC, April 9
• The NC WC Act & Its Relation to the Provision of Medical Care for Work Related Injuries, Karen B Smith, RN, BSN, COHN-S, Rehabilitation Associates 
• Network, Myrtle Beach, SC, April 9
• The SC WC Act & Its Relation to the Provision of Medical Care for Work Related Injuries, Karen B Smith, RN, BSN, COHN-S, Rehabilitation  Associates Network, Myrtle Beach, SC, April 9

North Carolina PT #8566  (Issued May 22, 2001)

• Director-At-Large Practice, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, 2005-2011   

• Chair – Practice Act Task Force, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, 2007-2009 

• Chair -Professional Development and Continuing Competence Committee, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, 2010-2012

• Director-At-Large Practice, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, 2015-2017

• Manager of the Quarter, Jan -March, Sandhills Regional Medical Center, 2005
  
• Manager of the Year, Sandhills Regional Medical Center, 2005
  
• North Carolina Physical Therapy Association  President’s Award, 2008
  

• American Physical Therapy Association, 1989-Current

• North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, 2001-Current
• International Myopain Society, 2014