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NAIOMT’s experienced faculty invite you into a world where passion, the whole patient, evidence-based learning and ever-evolving physical therapists are at the heart of everything they do.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT

Ngozi Akotaobi

Ngozi Akotaobi received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in 2009. She became a Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2016, completed NAIOMT’s clinical fellowship program in orthopedic manual therapy in January 2017, and was accepted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT) in February 2017. Dr. Akotaobi is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Louisiana State University Health Science Center where she is responsible for teaching musculoskeletal content. Additionally, she is an active member of AAOMPT and currently sits on the organization’s Diversity Networking Committee.

Senior Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Steve Allen

Steve Allen is a graduate of the University of Southern California 1977 with a MS in Physical Therapy. Internships included attending the Kaiser Vallejo Rehab Program with Margaret Knott and Greg Johnson for intense instruction in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. Steve is the founder of Evergreen Physical Therapy in Spokane and past clinical director at Therapeutic Associates, Inc. in Liberty Lake, Washington. Steve received his Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 1986 and is a 1996 graduate of the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (NAIOMT) and received his Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy in 1998. Steve served for six years in the House of Delegates, American Physical Therapy Association, and co-chair of the Manipulation Task Force, Physical Therapy Association of Washington State.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DScPT, FAAOMPT, ATC

Bob Barksdale

Robert (Bob), received his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1993 from Northeastern University. He went on to receive his Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University in Pennsylvania in 2006 and most recently, in 2016, his Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University. In 2018, he completed the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship program and was awarded Fellowship from the AAOMT. In addition to over 25 years of clinical practice as a Physical Therapist, Bob also became certified by the National Athletic Training Association’s BOC in 1997 and has been practicing as an Athletic Trainer at the high school, college and professional level. An avid life long learner, Robert has also receive several certifications including: • NAIOMT Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT) • National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) • Kinetacore Level 2 Dry Needling • Graston Technique Practitioner • Functional Movement Systems: • Functional Movement Screen Level 1 and 2 • Fundamental Capacity Screen • Selective Functional Movement Assessment • Titleist Performance Institute Level 2 Medical Professional • National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach • Bioforce Certified Conditioning Coach Currently, Bob is the Director of Sports Medicine for Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Norwood, Massachusetts. In addition to clinical practice, Bob has also been a visiting lecturer at Northeastern University, Lasell College and Bridgewater State College. Working within the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy system, he has been a lab assistant for both their core courses and advanced clinical and specialty courses.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DPT, COMT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Certified Breathing Behavioral Analyst

Kat Burns

Kathleen (Kat) graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2014 and graduated with a B.S. in Clinical Health Studies, also from Ithaca College in 2012. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, a Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist, a Certified Breathing Behavioral Analyst, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. She did her residency in orthopaedics with Therapeutic Associates (TAI) and her Fellowship with the North American Institute of Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). In addition to patient care, she works as a certified key mentor with TAI's Education Department, faculty with Lane Community College's PTA program, and works as a core contributor for Breathe Your Truth and NAIOMT. Though Kat treats all parts of the body, she particularly enjoys treating scoliosis and using biofeedback for breathing dysfunction. Kat enjoys anything outdoors. She is a graduate of Outward Bound and the National Outdoor Leadership School. Kat also has experience with horseback riding, especially hunter/jumper and dressage. She is a certified yoga instructor and primarily does vinyasa flow. She is originally from Cleveland, Ohio but is happy to now call Eugene home.

Faculty Instructor-in-Training

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Amy Temes Clifton

Amy is a native Eugenean (Eugene, OR). She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in Missoula (2007) and completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and Spanish from the University of Puget Sound. She is the Director of Clinical Practice for Therapeutic Associates Inc. (TAI), working with providers to help enhance workflows, systems, and clinical practice patterns. This involves overseeing TAI’s Education Department and collaborating with other departments, to help move TAI’s “culture of learning” into a true “learning health organization”. She also sees patients at the TAI @ Southtowne Oregon Medical Group clinic in Eugene, OR and is a key mentor for the TAI Orthopedic Residency program. Amy completed her Orthopedic Residency in 2009, and then received her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification in 2010. She further specialized as a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) in 2012 and completed her Fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 2018. She enjoys working in orthopedics, spine and sports rehab, as well as vestibular and balance rehab. In addition to working as a physical therapist, she loves spending time with her husband and children most. Her favorite hobbies include running, swimming, cycling, downhill and XC skiing and reports she is most creative when baking.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, MSc PT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Samuel Cornell

Samuel was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. He gained his interest in physical therapy after rehabilitating a shoulder injury he sustained playing rugby. After earning his Honours BA in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario, he went on to complete a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2008. He has since gone on to graduate from the NAIOMT fellowship program in 2016. Samuel enjoys treating all orthopaedic and sports injuries and has a special affinity for ankle, knee, and running-related injuries as well as concussion rehabilitation. In his spare time, he enjoys weightlifting, running, hiking, board games, playing soccer, and cheering on Toronto sports teams.

Faculty Instructor-in-Training

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Josiah Faville

Josiah hails from Keizer, Oregon, where he spent the first 18 years of his life involved in sports, Young Life, and outdoor adventuring. He obtained his DPT in 2009 from the University of Puget Sound and has worked for Therapeutic Associates since graduation. He completed an Orthopedic Residency in 2011, received his OCS in 2012, certified as a CMPT in 2013, a COMT in 2014, and completed Fellowship through NAIOMT in 2017. He now serves as both a NAIOMT CFI and Faculty Instructor. Outside of NAIOMT, Josiah splits his time between patient care and the Therapeutic Associates Education Department, where he serves as Director of the Orthopedic Residency Program as well as a mentor for new staff, residents, and fellows-in-training. He has a special interest in manual therapy, spine care, and lower extremity biomechanics. While not at the clinic, he enjoys exercising, gardening, orcharding, reading, and most of all, spending time with his wife and three daughters.

Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DSc, MPT, OCS, ATC, FAAOMPT

Angela Gordon

Angela T. Gordon has more than 20 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. She earned her Masters of Physical Therapy from Andrews University in Dayton, Ohio 2002, and her Doctorate of Science from Andrews University in Berrin Springs, Michigan 2012. Dr. Gordon earned her orthopedic manual therapist certification through NAIOMT in 2012 and became Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2014. In April 2013 Dr. Gordon became a published author for an article in the IJSPT: Relationships between core strength, hip external rotator muscle strength, and star excursion balance test performance in female lacrosse players. Dr. Gordon’s published a book chapter “Physical Therapy considerations Following Regenerative Medicine Interventions” in September 2017 in the textbook Regenerative Treatments in Sports and Orthopedic Medicine. In February 2018, Dr. Gordon earned her fellowship status through NAIOMT and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Gordon has served as the lead physical therapist for the Washington Nationals Baseball in 2005 and from 2010-2015. She works extensively with numerous professional and semi professional athletes from Major League Baseball, PGA, Canadian Football League, and European basketball players. She also works closely with many high school and collegiate overhead throwers and female athletes. Dr. Gordon is faculty with NAIOMT, teaching core and specialty courses in addition to being invited to speak at several annual sports medicine conferences across the country. Dr. Gordon is the owner and creator of F. A.S.T.™ (Female Athlete Sports Training program). In 2016 Dr. Gordon co-founded a physical therapy private practice geared towards orthopedics, sports medicine and injury prevention. Advanced Kinetics Physical Therapy and Sports Performance is a highly specialized physical therapy practice dedicated helping athletes and patients restore optimal function in the Washington DC metro area.

Faculty Instructor-In-Training

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Chris Gray

Chris received his BS degree in Kinesiology in 1998 and his MPT in 2001 from CSU Fresno. Chris was certified in Strength and Conditioning through the NSCA in 2002. After completing a long-term Maitland-based training program, Chris achieved his OCS status in 2005. He then went on to complete his t-DPT in 2010 through the University of St. Augustine, and concurrently earned his certification in manual therapy (MTC). Dr. Gray completed another long-term training program in 2019 through the Institute of Manipulative Physiotherapy and Clinical Training (IMPACT). He completed the Orthopedic Manual Fellowship with IMPACT in 2021. Over his 23-year career, Chris has taken an eclectic array of professional development coursework which included training into PNF techniques, pain neuroscience, dry needling, spine and extremity manipulation, and S&C coursework. Chris is a level-2 Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute and regularly works with patients to help them return to the golf course. Chris has achieved certification through two separate dry needling training platforms. He has also certified in the FMS and SFMA level 1 programs. He resides near Indianapolis, Indiana with his better half, Kim. They have two kids that attend Purdue University. He enjoys golfing with friends and sitting on his back porch in the evenings. He has a particular clinical interest in complex spine cases and neuromuscular re-education interventions to support his manual techniques.

Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DSc, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, CCTT

Liz Henry

Liz is the president of LifeForce Physical Therapy in Wilmington, NC where she specializes in temporomandibular and craniofacial dysfunction, golf injury rehabilitation and golf performance, and dance injury/rehabilitation. She is senior consulting therapist at the Carolina Ballet. In addition to being a member of the APTA, AAOMPT, she is also a member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Liz’s entry-level training in physical therapy was from the University of Vermont in 1981. She attended New York University for graduate studies in biomechanics and completed the Doctor of Science (DSc) in Physical Therapy at Andrews University in 2014. Liz underwent fellowship training with NAIOMT in 2011 and was accepted as a Fellow by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Liz has maintained Board Certification awarded by the American Physical therapy Association (APTA) in Orthopaedics since 1991. In 2016 she credentialed as Certified Cervical & Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT) by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT).

Senior Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, FCAMPT

Ann Porter-Hoke

Ann has taught all levels of NAIOMT core manual therapy courses, but now focuses on the 700 advanced/fellowship level. She an active virtual clinical fellowship mentor. She is senior faculty, examiner, and clinical instructor, and past fellowship director with NAIOMT, with 47 years of teaching and 52 years of clinical experience. She is experienced in multiple aspects of the manual physical therapy approach to all parts of the body including advanced clinical reasoning, mobilization/manipulation, postural re-education, cranial and trigger point release and patient-specific neuro-muscular re-education. Her specialty is with complex and long-standing functional limitations, especially of the head-neck and lumbo-sacral regions. Ann received a Diploma in Physiotherapy from St Thomas' Hospital, London in 1971, a BSc PT from the University of British Columbia, in 1982 and a post professional doctorate in physical therapy from Pacific University, OR in 2008. She was taught by and then worked with James Cyriax MD in London, England from 1967-72, worked and studied with pioneer manual therapists in Vancouver, Canada from 1972-82, and was in clinical practice in Portland, Oregon 1983-2020. The pandemic pushed her to reluctantly retire from clinical practice. She continues to enjoy virtual teaching of advanced manual physical therapy and clinical mentoring and developing presentations for the NAIOMT virtual instruction platforms. She has served on numerous national and international OMPT committees (AAOMPT & IFOMPT) and has been involved in the development of the Description of Advanced Specialist Practice in OMPT and IFOMPT Educational Standards. Her awards include Mercedes Weiss service award, from Oregon PT Association (1996), the John McM. Mennell Service Award from AAOMPT in 2006 and the “Kaltenborn – Teach I must” award from AAOMPT in 2021. She lives in Portland, OR with her retired paramedic and part-time flight instructor husband, experiments with gardening (always humbling), regularly visits the Canadian gulf islands, and is so proud of their two grown children (one a PT) and two grandchildren.

Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

Michael House

Michael graduated from Ithaca College in 1997 with his Master's degree. He completed his Doctor of Science of Physical Therapy in 2010 from Andrews University and in the process also passed his OCS in 2008. In 2014, Dr. House completed his fellowship with NAIOMT under the guidance and mentorship of Ann Porter Hoke and Phil Plante. Michael is the owner of Back To Motion Physical Therapy in Denver, CO. He has a special interest cervicogenic symptoms and the sequelae of symptoms to the head, spine, and upper extremities. He incorporates trigger point dry needling into his manual therapy techniques. Dr. House is adjunct faculty at Regis University, he collaborates with the ranked faculty in Musculoskeletal Management, Management of Applied Physiology, Professional Issues, and peer-reviewed literature consumption. Of note, prior to advancing his OMPT skills, back in 2001, Michael served for a year as a volunteer physical therapist in Costa Rica at a public school for children with cerebral palsy.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Director of Research

PT, DSc, OCS, CMPT, BA, MA; AT

Steve Karas

Dr. Steve Karas is a faculty member at Chatham University where he teaches orthopedics and spine and maintains clinical practice. He obtained his Doctorate from Andrews University and holds a manual therapy certification from NAIOMT. His research includes techniques and outcomes of thoracic spine manual therapy, stability testing of the cervical spine, treatment fidelity. Recently he has obtained a certification in nutrition and has an interest in the relationship between nutrition and pain. He is a member of AAOMPT’s research committee, DEI taskforce, a journal reviewer and active in his community advocating health careers for all. In his free time he enjoys cycling, travel, and the arts.

Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Gary Kearns

Gary is a 2002 graduate from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) where he earned his Masters in Physical Therapy. He began his manual therapy training with the North American Institute for Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2005, becoming a Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (COMT) in 2010. Graduating from the NAIOMT Fellowship Program, he was recognized as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) in 2010. Additionally, he is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist (OCS). He graduated with his Doctor of Science (ScD) in Physical Therapy through TTUHSC in 2015 and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at TTUHSC where he teaches Musculoskeletal PT Practice, History & Systems Screening and Differential Diagnosis. Additionally he is the faculty liaison for the Student Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Association (SOMPTA), the AAOMPT Local sSIG. His research interests revolve around accuracy and safety of dry needling, clinical reasoning and manual therapy mechanism.

Senior Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

MS, PT, OCS, COMT, ATC, FFCFMT, FAAOMPT

Kent Keyser

Kent graduated from the Cal State Univ. Northridge/UCLA Physical Therapy Program in 1978 and has worked primarily in Sports Physical Therapy/Athletic Training and Orthopedic/ Manual Therapy in the Northwest for 45 years. He has continued his post-professional schooling with graduate studies in kinesiology, athletic training and received a Masters of Science degree in Human Anatomy from the Univ. of Oregon. He has taken over 375+ continuing education courses and is certified at the advanced level in manipulative therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) for which he is a Faculty/Clinical instructor/Examiner and former BOD of 26 years (Initial founder of NAIOMT, Inc. in the USA). He is also a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist through the APTA and has been being recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT), presently a Lifetime Member. Mr. Keyser has been an instructor 34 years, in Functional Orthopedics for the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) and is presently a Primary Instructor for IPA. Also, Kent is one of the Board of Directors for IPA's certification process (CFMT TM). Closely involved with IPA, Inc. is CrunKeyser, Inc. which provides continuing education of eclectic manual therapy continuing education, specifically Manual Therapy Foundations (MTF). This is with his co-partner Tim Crunk DPT. Presently, Kent is providing outpatient care/mentoring at his business, Comprehensive PT Inc., in Eugene, OR., teaching continuing education courses. In his spare time he spends interaction with his family and 4 Grandchildren. Hobbies include Church activities, fitness with hiking, wood working, etc. and studying all that is new in Physical Therapy/ Manual Therapy.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

DPT, DSc, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Michael Lehr

Dr. Lehr currently holds the faculty rank of associate professor at Messiah University, where he teaches human movement and musculoskeletal management in their entry level DPT program. His research interests include clinical reasoning for musculoskeletal management, foot and ankle management and injury risk, and has 29 peer reviewed scholarly products over his career. He has been primary investigator on over 70% of the studies he has been involved in and has incorporated his findings into his teachings within the curriculum and continuing education events. In addition, he has been lead instructor for 41 post-professional continuing education events at the state, regional, national, and international level. Most recently, He was recognized as a Fellow in Manual Therapy by AAOMPT in October 2021, In August 2020, he graduated with his Doctor of Science with a concentration in orthopedic manual therapy from Andrew’s University after defending his dissertation titled: “Comparison of Two Manual Therapy Techniques on the Short-term Impact on Ankle Dorsiflexion and Single limb Balance Performance: Clinical Implications on Injury Risk for Lateral Ankle Sprains in Collegiate Athletes”. In 2019 and 2017, he earned manual therapy certifications through NAIOMT. He was also appointed to the Specialty Academy of Content Experts in 2009, where he served for two terms. In 2006, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties recognized him as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. From 2009-2014, he served as an orthopedic residency instructor and mentor. In 2008, Temple University awarded him the Doctor of Physical Therapy. He earned his entry-level Master’s in Physical Therapy in 1999, after completing his Bachelor’s in Health Science from Lock Haven University in 1995. He has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA since 1999. In addition to an extensive orthopedic and sports medicine background in a variety of patient populations, Mike has had experience providing physical therapy on the PGA and LPGA Tours. In March of 2012, he worked with a Major League Baseball (MLB) organization by administering fundamental movement tests as part of an injury prevention initiative at spring training. Dr. Lehr has served in the capacity of consultant to individual professional athletes and performing artists, including the Rockettes medical staff, and a quarterback from the NFL. He has served as primary investigator in the area of fundamental movement testing and injury prediction, where he spear-headed a collaborative research project with the Olympic USA Field Hockey team." His mission is built upon a commitment to lifelong learning and serving his students and the patients they serve.

Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Michael Lucido

Dr. Lucido is a 1985 graduate from of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas with a bachelor’s of science degree in physical therapy and received his transitional doctorate in physical therapy from A.T. Still’s University in Mesa, AZ in 2011. Michael has over 35 years of orthopedic/musculoskeletal physical therapy experience with clinical interest and specialization in spinal/quadrant dysfunction. His early instructors in manual therapy were Robin McKenzie, Freddie Kaltenborn, Erl Pettman, Cliff Fowler and Jim Meadows. Michael has has a passion for teaching and has instructed over the United States to physical therapist, occupational therapist and primary care physicians. Michael is board certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and has completed a fellowship in orthopedic manual/manipulative physical therapy thru the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). He is a member of the North American Spine Society. He is a guest lecturer at Texas Woman’s University and is and instructor and examiner for NAIOMT. Michael is presently employed as senior physical therapist and education coordinator with by Baylor Scott & White Outpatient Services. He is married and has three children and lives in Dallas, TX.

Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

Terry Pratt, PT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT

Terrance P. Pratt

Terry is a native of Nova Scotia, Canada and graduated from the Southern University in Tennessee with a B.S. in Anatomy and Physiology (1994), and Andrews University in Michigan with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (1997). He also has advanced physical therapy distinctions including OCS (2021), FAAOMPT through the NAIOMT program (North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy) in 2013, and his COMT through NAIOMT (2006). He has been a fellowship instructor, course instructor, and examiner for NAIOMT since 2014 teaching over 100 courses across the USA and in Italy. He also has spoken at local community groups, APTA SIG and local APTA conferences. “I always enjoyed being active, so I naturally became interested in physical therapy. Orthopedic physical therapy is like putting together a puzzle. Finding the right pieces to construct a care program to address the needs of the patient while finding the right exercises to help them adapt and recover. I enjoy educating patients on their issues and helping them recognize the impact of their daily activities on their health and wellness. This allows me to tailor a plan to their lives to help them recover and prevent reinjury.” “There’s a long history of “PT” being an acronym for “pain and torture,” but I’ve worked most of my career to change this perception. It’s important to create a safe environment where a patient can express how they’re feeling as we work together to help them reach their optimal health and function.” Outside of the clinic, Terry enjoys family time with his wife, children, as well as running, hiking, traveling, reading, and is a self-described “rudimentary” guitar player.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

Borko Rodic

Borko graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Science in 2006 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2008. He then completed an orthopaedic residency program and was recognized as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2011. Borko completed a Doctor of Science degree at Andrews University and a NAIOMT manual fellowship program in 2020. He currently works at Messiah University (Mechanicsburg, PA) as an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Borko’s research agenda is on topics of clinical reasoning and orthopaedic manual therapy, and his research was presented at the national level. He resides near Hershey, PA, with his wife and three children.

Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Jessica Smith-Blockley

Jessica received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 2007. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2003 with a BA in Psychology, where she also competed in Nordic skiing. She received her OCS in 2009, became a COMT in 2012, and graduated from NAIOMT’s Fellowship program in 2015 to earn her FAAOMPT. She has been a CFI since 2015, and a Faculty Instructor with NAIOMT since 2019. Jessica owns a private practice in Bend, Oregon. Previously, she worked with Therapeutic Associates at various locations in Idaho and Oregon, where she was also a member of the Education department, serving as the Regional Director of the Supervised Clinical Mentorship Program in the greater Portland metro area for 3 years, as well as providing clinical mentorship to residency and fellowship students. She has particular interest in treating patients with complex spine issues, as well as endurance athletes and the aging athlete.

Senior Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT

Bill Temes

Bill Temes received a Certificate in Physical Therapy from New York University and began practicing in 1974. He earned his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 1979. He became a certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association in 1996 and became a Certified Orthopaedic Manual/Manipulative Therapist (COMT) in 1994. He is a graduate of the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) Fellowship Program and received his Fellowship with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual therapy in 1998. He has studied and worked extensively in acute and chronic spinal pain and orthopedics. Bill currently is retired from patient care however he still works as a Regional Mentor for Therapeutic Associates. Bill teaches for and serves many committees of NAIOMT. Bill places a high value on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and enjoys bike riding, hiking and a good gym workout. Ask Bill about his two daughters, Amy and Lindsay, of whom he is very proud and his three grandkids which keep him very busy. Bill is married to his favorite girl, Kathy, an Occupational Therapist.

Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Jason Winburne

Jason completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University in 1997. He received his Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2000. He obtained his OCS in 2005 and was re-certified in 2015. He completed his fellowship in manual therapy through NAIOMT and was accepted as a Fellow by the AAOMPT in 2008. Jason serves as a guest lecturer for orthopedic courses and a clinical instructor for both the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Women’s University Physical Therapy programs. He is on faculty as a Faculty Instructor and Clinical Fellowship Instructor with NAIOMT. He is a partner in three physical therapy clinics in the Dallas area. Jason specializes in manual therapy and sports/spine orthopedic rehabilitation. He lives in Dallas with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys golfing, traveling, and watching his favorite sports teams.

Faculty Instructor

Clinical Fellowship Instructor

PT, MPA, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Brett Windsor

Brett Windsor graduated as a physiotherapist from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, in 1994. Prior to coming to the US, Brett worked in sports medicine in Australia and the United Kingdom before a 5-year stint in Indiana and Michigan. Brett became an ABPTS board certified orthopedic clinical specialist in 2000 and completed the NAIOMT Clinical Fellowship in Manual Therapy in 2003, graduating to fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT) in 2004. Following eight years as an Assistant professor at DPT programs with Pacific University and Campbell University, Brett moved to ATI Physical Therapy where he served as the Vice-President of Clinical Excellence, responsible for the clinical pathways and care patterns leading to improvements in clinical outcomes. He then served two years as the Senior Vice-President of Sales before becoming the Chief Clinical Officer in December 2020. Brett left ATI in March of 2021 and is now an SVP of Clinical Services with PRN Physical Therapy, and a Clinical Professor with Northern Arizona University. Brett is the Executive Director of NAIOMT and President of Eduglobal Associates, an organization which facilitates US DPT students completing international clinical education experiences. Brett is a published author; his research interests are musculoskeletal PT, in particular the relationship between clinical reasoning and the development of objectively measurable expertise. He also enjoys work-place based assessment investigations and novel methods of assessing the development of clinical reasoning skills in pre and post professional students. Brett is also working to implement competency education programs into post-professional development pathways. Brett regularly presents at regional, national and international programs. Brett was the lead instructor of manual therapy at the Fondazione Turati Rehabilitation Institute in Gavinana, Tuscany between 2007 and 2011 and has been a faculty instructor in the post-graduate manual therapy program at the Kenyatta Medical Training College in Nairobi, Kenya. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon and completed his PhD at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. His dissertation investigated the ability of script concordance testing to discriminate expertise in clinical reasoning related to the lumbar spine. Brett is a past vice-chair of the Washington State Physical Therapy Licensing Board. He currently resides in Bonita Springs, Florida with his wife, Susan and two dogs, Leo and Lucy.