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

ASPIRE OMT | A Manual Therapy Institue. Manual Therapy Education and Mentoring for Physical Therapists. ASPIRE OMT A Teaching Institute for Orthopedic Manual Therapists FIND A COURSE AAOMPT PPT White Paper WHO WE ARE ABOUT US ASPIRE OMT is a post-professional planned learning experience that focuses on evidence based clinical practice, mentorship, and education. In the ASPIRE system, clinical reasoning and biomechanics are given a strong emphasis. The institute is formatted to allow flexibility for professionals to advance at their own pace as time, finances, and experience allows. The structured programing is designed to take clinicians from new graduates to skilled professional, with a steady progression of skills. LEARN MORE FIND A COURSE OUR COURSES & PROGRAMS Empowering Physical Therapists With The Highest Level Of Manual Therapy Education And Mentorship CEU Courses Each Aspire Course is 3 days. (2 days onsite, and 1 day online). Earn 21 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) on each course. There are Sabbath Friendly Courses Available. LEARN MORE COMT Courses The Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) consists of 6 courses followed by an oral examination. These course include Cervical and Lumbar Gateway to Musculoskeletal Therapy, Cervical-Thoracic and Lumbar Assessment and Management, and Upper and Lower Quadrant Assessment and Management. LEARN MORE SMT Courses The Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) consists of 5 courses followed by an oral examination. These courses include Integrated Assessment and Management of the Thorax, Upper Quadrant, and Lower Quadrant, Segmental Spinal Manipulation, and Clinical Reasoning. The COMT is as precursor to the SMT. LEARN MORE Clinical Fellowship Program We also plan to partner with Andrews University to offer a fellowship program starting in the fall of 2021. This will include our core classes and exams, specialty class options, 150 hours of clinical mentoring, case studies, and a fellowship project. Stayed tuned for more information. LEARN MORE Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy ASPIRE is proud to collaborate with Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI to offer an accelerated format of their courses as a part of the curriculum for post-professional graduate students to earn a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy(DScPT). LEARN MORE Membership Program The ASPIRE Membership Program is a paid monthly subscription which gives the participants access to current, innovative, and specialized educational content related to Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy which is consistent with the values, standards and mission of ASPIRE. LEARN MORE " Your talent is a gift from God. What you do with it is your gift back to God". -Leo Buscaglia. MEET OUR TEAM Dr. Valerie Coolman Faculty & Clinical Instructor Fellowship Director Dr. Erl Pettman Founder & Senior Faculty Dr. Stacy Soappman Faculty & Clinical Instructor SEE ALL MEMBERS Get Access to Exclusive Content BECOME A MEMBER I WANT TO BE MEMBER! TESTIMONIALS “I just graduated from DPT school, so I’m just trying to make my skills better and become a better physical therapist. Aspire courses are a wonderful resource and pathway to get there. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to be a practitioner at another level I highly recommend it!” -Yifan “Sara is very patient, encouraging and helpful. She is perfect for both the advanced, as well as those of us who have been out of school for many years!” -Stacie Chambliss “Aspire helped me start to think differently. To try to solve the real issues, instead of just treating the symptoms.” -Teresa SEE MORE TESTIMONIALS Anchor 1

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

Gail Elliott Clinical Instructor Gail Elliott DScPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, received her Bachelors in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 1980. Her Masters in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from University of Indianapolis in 1993. She completed her DSc at Andrews University in 2020. She Received her FAAOMPT in 2016. She is the Director of the Postprofessional Program at Andrews University where she is also an Associate Professor at Andrews teaching in the DPT program. Physical Therapy and Manual Therapy in particular have been a passion for many years. She particularly enjoys teaching and mentoring students. Her relaxation time is spent reading, boating, camping, and traveling with family.

Erin Vendeland Clinical Faculty Instructor Erin Vendeland, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT graduated from Texas Tech University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science and a minor in Spanish. During her time at Texas Tech, Erin played Division I collegiate soccer when an injury solidified her passion for the field of physical therapy. She then went on to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2016. In July of 2023, she became both a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist and an Orthopaedic Certified Specialist. Erin recently graduated with her Fellowship in Manual Therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy in November of 2023. She continues to pursue continued clinical development as she is currently in the process of becoming a certified specialist in dry needling. Erin practices in an outpatient orthopedic setting for a local Washington company located in the South Sound Region. She is passionate about providing individualized care to patients across the lifespan including athletes and injured workers. Additionally, Erin has enjoyed sharing her knowledge freely as an instructor and mentor in her company’s new graduate mentorship program. Erin is excited to be a member of the ASPIRE team and looks forward to continued growth as an instructor. In Erin’s free time, she enjoys being outdoors whether it be on her bike, playing sports, or enjoying the Washington mountains while out on a hike. evendeland@osstherapy.com

Explore expert-led SMT courses designed to enhance your manual therapy skills SMT CERTIFICATION SMT-1 Integrated Evaluation And Management Of The Thorax Course Number: PTH 844 Credits / CEU's: 2 credits / 2.1 CEU’s Format: 1 day online (7hours) with 1 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hour Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University 3 days, back to back. Overview This course dives into the visceral and biomechanical functions served by the thorax. This course will include the awareness that thoracic biomechanical problems can mimic visceral problems and vice versa. Also, this course analyzes why normal function of the thoracic region is so important for the musculoskeletal health of the entire axial and appendicular skeleton. A comprehensive assessment and of the ribs and the thoracic spine, as well as specific mobilization and manipulative techniques will be demonstrated followed with the proper instruction of neuromuscular and therapeutic exercise prescription. REGISTER SMT-2 Integrated Evaluation And Management Of The Lower Quadrant Course Number: PTH 891 Credits / CEU's: 3 credits / 4.2 CEU’s Format: 2 days online (14 hours) with 2 assessments + 4 days onsite (21 hours)= 42hours Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Overview This lab intensive course examines the regional interdependence of the lower quadrant and applies global comprehensive advanced biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment skills of the lower quadrant utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. This course will build on skills learned in previous courses to help the clinician to understand the kinetic chain interdependence. This course integrates information generated in the assessment to understand how remote dysfunctions can be causal or contributory. Topics include: gait analysis, psoas pyramid, detailed foot musculoskeletal assessment and management, sacroiliac joining assessment and management, integration of the individual lower quadrant and lumbar/sacroiliac joint examinations into a larger regional diagnosis picture for examination and management. REGISTER SMT-3 Integrated Evaluation And Management Of The Upper Quadrant Course Number: PTH 892 Credits / CEU's: 3 credits / 4.2 CEU’s Format: 2 days online (14 hours) with 2 assessments + 4 days onsite (21 hours)= 42hours Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Overview This lab intensive course examines the regional interdependence of the upper quadrant and applies global comprehensive advanced biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment skills of the lower quadrant utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. This course will build on skills learned in previous courses to help the clinician to understand the kinetic chain interdependence. This course integrates information generated in the assessment to understand how remote dysfunctions can be causal or contributory. Topics include: Differential diagnosis of trigeminal sources of pain, TMJ, the functional hand, integration of the individual upper quadrant and cervical joint examinations into a larger regional diagnosis picture for examination and management. REGISTER SMT-4 Spinal Segmental Manipulation: Part A & B Course Number: PTH 893 Credits / CEU's: 3 credits / 4.2 CEU’s Format: 1 days online (7 hours) with 1 assessments + 2 days onsite (21 hours) Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 6 back to back days onsite Overview This lab intensive course examines and applies a global comprehensive biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment of the axial spine utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. The participant will recognize spinal thrust indications and contraindications, a differential diagnosis of spinal pathology that is appropriate for manipulations, along with adaptations of techniques as needed to be successful with the techniques. REGISTER SMT-5 Integrated Advanced Clinical Reasoning Course Number: PTH 894 Credits / CEU's: 2 credits / 2.1 CEU’s Format: 1 days online (7 hours) with 1 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)=21 hours Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 6 back to back days onsite Overview This interactive course examines and applies a global comprehensive biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment of the entire body, incorporating regional interdependence by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. This course will focus on advanced differential diagnosis using a case-based approach. In this course, participants will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills by analyzing information gathered in the subjective and objective examinations to accurately form a hypothesis, examination plan, and comprehensive treatment plan demonstrating regional interdependence in complex musculoskeletal dysfunctions. REGISTER Spinal Manipulative Therapist (SMT) Exam & Clinical Defense Course Number: PTH 845 Credits / CEU's: 0 Credits Format: 1 review day prior to 1 day on-site Description: This oral practical examination allows the participant to demonstrate proficiency in clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis, including properly screening for serious pathology. examination will focus on clinical reasoning and the quadrant inter-relationships. Testing content will include mobilization/ manipulation (thrust) to joint and soft tissue techniques to all parts of appendicular/extremity and axial/spinal skeleton, in addition to shoulder and pelvic girdles, as well as temporomandibular joint. The participant will defend each technique in terms of safety, specificity and grade and will articulate to the panel the neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises utilized to enhance the patient’s prognosis. REGISTER

Mary Hughes Clinical Instructor Mary Hughes, DPT, CMPT, COMT obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 2008. Prior to graduate school, she competed in Division I volleyball at Gonzaga University, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Since graduation, she has had the opportunity to practice in multiple states as her husband is an active-duty Army Officer. Mary has been an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member since graduate school and became an APTA board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2013. In 2018 she obtained her Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) and Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT). She is currently living in Western Washington with her husband and two children, Gabriel and Claire. When not practicing in the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, paddle boarding, hiking, oil painting, and reading. mfinn4@gmail.com