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

Associate Professor • Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Denise.Peters@med.uvm.edu

Neural correlates of motor impairment and recovery post-stroke, gait rehabilitation and neuromechanics, wearable technologies, physical activity assessment

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

Clinical Professor

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

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

Mathew Failla, PT, Ph.D., SCS

Associate Professor

Mathew.Failla@med.uvm.edu

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

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

Clinical Associate Professor

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

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.

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

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

Donna.Smith@med.uvm.edu

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

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

Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education

Paula.Smith@med.uvm.edu

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

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

Assistant Professor

Carissa.Wengrovius@med.uvm.edu

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