Laurie McLaughlin Faculty & Specialty Course Faculty Laurie McLaughlin, DScPT, FCAMPT, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and received her Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association with distinction. She was a chief examiner for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association before completing a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy at Andrews University in Michigan. She is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. Laurie has specialized in orthopaedic physiotherapy for over 30 years working in multidisciplinary environments as well as in private practice. She develops and teaches continuing education courses nationally and internationally for health professionals on a variety of topics including Spinal Manipulation, Breathing Evaluation and Management, Myofascial Management, Advanced Clinical Reasoning, and a Lumbar Spine Masterclass. She has written several book chapters as well as presented at scientific conferences and published in peer reviewed journals. Laurie is also a member of the Canadian Spine Society, a group made up of predominantly spine surgeons and has presented several times at their annual national meetings on the spinal triage program she codeveloped with Dr Dunlop, a spine surgeon.

Trent Swoverland Clinical Instructor & Faculty-In-Training Trenton Swoverland, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT attended Indiana University, graduating from Physical Therapy program in 1992. Seven years later, he obtained his Board Certification in Orthopaedics when tested by the American Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. He continued his education by becoming a Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist in 2002. As of 2005, he has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Trenton is also certified in Functional Dry Needling. When Trenton is not at work, he is usually found with his wife and four children at a sporting event, at the gym, or involved with the church. He enjoys assisting or watching his children’s extra-curricular activities.

Randy Casteman Clinical Instructor Randy Castleman MSPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, graduated from Andrews University with an MSPT degree in 1999. After graduation he continued his education, earning his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification (OCS) in 2005. He became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT) in 2012. Randy has attended numerous other educational programs including NAIOMT, Institute of Physical Art, Connect Therapy with LJ LEE, and visceral work through Barral Institute. He has lab assisted for both NAIOMT and the Institute of Physical Art. He has been a Certified Fellowship Instructor (CFI) since 2012. In his free time, Randy enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, fly fishing, boating and spending time with his family. Randy currently lives in College Place, WA where he is the clinic owner of Total Motion Physical Therapy totalmotionpt@outlook.com

Dina Kramer Clinical Instructor Dina Kramer, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMT graduated from the University of Michigan in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She is certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation, Trigger Point Dry Needling, and a Credentialed Clinical Instructor with the APTA. Dina completed her manual therapy certification with NAIOMT achieving CMPT in 2010, COMT in 2014 and NAIOMT Fellowship in 2015. She is the owner of Kramer Physical Therapy, an outpatient private practice, in Knoxville, Tennessee. When she is not at work you will find her hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains or digging in her groovy garden. Dina@kramerphysicaltherapy.com

Tessa Carson Clinical Faculty Instructor Tessa L. Carson, PT, DPT tcarson@osstherapy.com

Michael Miller Clinical Instructor Michael Miller completed the NAIOMT Fellowship program during 2021 and is continuing to matriculate within the Andrews University DSc program. He received his DPT from University of Maryland in Baltimore in 2013 and moved to Colorado in 2012. He earned the OCS certification in 2017. He currently serves as the outpatient therapy services supervisor at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver with clinical and administrative duties. He works primarily with patients with non-surgical sports medicine diagnoses. Outside of PT, Michael enjoys exploring Colorado's mountains, especially via winter sports. michael.thomas.miller@gmail.com

Phil Plante Clinical Instructor Phil Plante, DScPT, MA, FAAOMPT, founded Action Potential Physical Therapy in 1997 with the goal of providing world class physical therapy in a local setting. His passion for treating patients in the Colorado Springs community continues to this day. In addition to practicing physical therapy full time, Phil is a Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists, providing advanced fellowship training to therapists from all over the nation. Phil holds his Doctor of Science in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. Additionally, Phil has the elite title of Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist (Level 4) through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists. He has a Master of Arts degree in Sports Science from the University of Denver in Denver, CO as well as a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO. Phil earned his undergraduate degree in Community Health Education from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, playing baseball, and fly fishing and relishes spending time with his wife, Eva, and their two daughters. PEAPLANTE@msn.com

Bruce Franke Faculty Bruce A Franke Jr DScPT, OCS, COMT, MTC, FAAOMPT, received his PT degree from the College of St. Scholastica, in Duluth MN in 1987. In 2002, Bruce became a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT). Bruce graduated with his DSc from Andrews University in 2016. Bruce has enjoyed conducting clinical research and has presented at multiple national and international conferences including the World Congress for Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Barcelona, Spain (2007); Singapore (2016); and Antwerp, Belgium (2019); and at the World Congress of Orthopaedics (WCOR) in Xian, China (2015) and Seoul, South Korea (2016).Bruce instructed as adjunct faculty in the Evidence-Based Practice course with the College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN) Bruce has also enjoyed providing residency, fellowship, and instructing courses in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in his private practice, Desert Palms Physical Therapy, Movement and Yoga Studio, in Tucson AZ. Many months of the year, Bruce is also continually inspired with his NGO volunteer teaching and mentoring of physical therapists in SE Asia. Brucef@DesertPalmsPT.com

Aaron Fuerst Clinical Instructor Aaron Fuerst PT, DPT, FAAOMPT is a 2001 graduate of Washington University – St. Louis School of Medicine program in physical therapy. Aaron holds his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Aaron currently serves as the Clinical Educator for Riverside Medical Center where his focus is quality control, staff professional development, and patient outcomes. Aaron is also employed as an adjunct faculty member within the Kankakee Community College PTA program specializing in the areas of orthopedics and manual therapy. In the past, Aaron has worked in both hospital-based and private practice orthopedic physical therapy settings and was President and owner of Axcess Physical Therapy in Kankakee IL from 2008-2019. Personally, Aaron enjoys spending time with family and friends and currently resides in Bourbonnais, IL with his wife Nikki and four children. Aaron is involved in the community and serves as the Head JV baseball coach at Bishop McNamara Catholic HS in Kankakee and the current Director of Baseball Operations and pitching biomechanics instructor for the House of Sports travel baseball organization. aaronwfuerst@comcast.net

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Tyrees Marcy Clinical Instructor Tyrees Marcy, PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, LJLCP graduated from California State University Sacramento in 1998 with her BSPT. In 2004, she graduated with her post-graduate certificate in manual therapy from Curtin University in Perth Australia and completed her transitional PT Doctorate from A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ in 2010. She is currently working on her Ph.D. at the University Concordia Chicago in Health and Human Performance. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, an Orthopedic Certified Specialist, and a Fellowship Graduate of the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). She is a certified Connect Therapy and Thoracic Ring Approach Practitioner. Tyrees is Faculty for the Olympic Sports and Spine Therapy Orthopedic and Sports Residency as well as the Orthopedic Fellowship programs. Tyrees is also an Item Writer for the Specialization Academy of Content Experts and the Maintenance of Specialist Certification. She serves on the Credentialing Services Committee for the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). She is Adjunct Faculty at Graceland University. Tyrees currently works at OSS Therapy located in the South Sound of Washington State, with a clinical focus on outpatient orthopedic conditions of the spine and extremities as well as Industrial Rehabilitation with the performance of Functional Capacity Examinations for return-to-work capabilities. shatzert@yahoo.com

Karen Greeley Clinical Instructor Karen Greeley, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMT, trained at St Mary’s Hospital School of Physiotherapy in London (UK) from 1981-1984. After graduating she worked at Northwick Park Hospital in North London for 2 years before traveling and working in Australia, New Zealand and S.E. Asia. She arrived in Seattle in 1989 where she specialized in orthopedics and gained her manual certifications through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy to their advanced level. She has also been progressing through the ConnectTherapyTM Program with LJ Lee PT, PhD in Vancouver, BC. karen.louise.greeley@gmail.com