Denise Peters, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D.

Associate Professor • Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Neural correlates of motor impairment and recovery post-stroke, gait rehabilitation and neuromechanics, structural neuroimaging

Denise.Peters@med.uvm.edu

Reuben Escorpizo, PT, M.Sc., D.P.T.

Clinical Professor

Functioning and disability, work rehabilitation, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, outcomes measurement, instrument development and validation, clinical practice guideline, general physical therapy

Reuben.Escorpizo@med.uvm.edu (802) 656-3252

Mathew Failla, PT, Ph.D., SCS

Associate Professor

Sports medicine, knee injury prevention and treatment, shoulder injury prevention and treatment

Mathew.Failla@med.uvm.edu

Rebecca Ouellette-Morton, PT, M.S., D.P.T.

Clinical Associate Professor

Integration of function, nutrition, and cardiovascular components to address individual and community wellness and quality of life, interprofessional oncology rehabilitation, lymphedema and swelling disorders, cultural immersion experiences and cultural competency, travel study.

Rebecca.Ouellette-Morton@med.uvm.edu (802) 598-8432

J.D. Sheppard, PT, D.P.T.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Treatment of individuals with musculoskeletal injuries particularly those with foot and       ankle injuries and runners. Tolerance for Ambiguity in Physical Therapists and Student  Physical Therapists. Advocacy for the physical therapy profession and its patients.

John.Sheppard@med.uvm.edu

Donna Smith, PT, D.P.T., NCS, GCS

Clinical Assistant Professor

Aging, neurological movement impairments, Mindfulness-based practices, meditation

Donna.Smith@med.uvm.edu

Paula Smith, PT, M.A.S., D.P.T., GCS

Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education

Analysis of structured clinical education in transition to workplace, service learning to engage student learning in geriatrics, leadership in D.P.T. education.

Paula.Smith@med.uvm.edu

Carissa Wengrovius, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Pediatric physical therapy, infant and child development, mind-body practices

Carissa.Wengrovius@med.uvm.edu