Doctor of Physical Therapy Faculty

Core Faculty

Denise Peters

Associate Professor • Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Denise.Peters@med.uvm.edu

J.D. Sheppard

Clinical Assistant Professor

John.Sheppard@med.uvm.edu

Donna Smith

Clinical Assistant Professor

Donna.Smith@med.uvm.edu

Paula Smith

Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education

Paula.Smith@med.uvm.edu

Karen Westervelt

Clinical Associate Professor • Osher Center for Integrative Health Education Director

Karen.Westervelt@med.uvm.edu

Associate Faculty

Gary Mawe, Ph.D.

Victor May, Ph.D.

Anna Ricci, Ph.D.

Elizabeth Sargent, PT, Sc.D., OCS

Emeriti Faculty

Samuel Feitelberg, PT, M.A., D.Sc., FAPTA (1930-2023)

Jean Held, PT, Ed.D.

Sharon Henry, PT, Ph.D., ATC

Mary Moffroid, PT, Ph.D.

Leonie Nelson, PT, M.S., D.P.T.

Deborah O'Rourke, PT, Ph.D.

Brian V. Reed, PT, Ph.D.

Nancy Zimny, PT, M.S.