Core Faculty
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.eduReuben 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) 656-3252Associate Professor
Sports medicine, knee injury prevention and treatment, shoulder injury prevention and treatment
Mathew.Failla@med.uvm.eduRebecca 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) 598-8432Clinical 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.eduDonna Smith, PT, D.P.T., NCS, GCS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Aging, neurological movement impairments, Mindfulness-based practices, meditation
Donna.Smith@med.uvm.eduPaula 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.eduCarissa Wengrovius, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Pediatric physical therapy, infant and child development, mind-body practices
Carissa.Wengrovius@med.uvm.eduAssociate Faculty
- Gary Mawe, Ph.D.
- Victor May, Ph.D.
- Anna Ricci, Ph.D.
- Elizabeth Sargent, PT, Sc.D., OCS
- Karen C. Westervelt, PT, ATC, NBC-HWC, Ph.D.
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.