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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

Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking a Physical Therapist for our clinic located in Gig Harbor, Washington. The available position is full time. The typical work schedule is four, ten hour days per week, but five, eight hour days is possible if preferred. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS016 < Back Physical Therapist - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus Gig Harbor, WA, USA Job Type : Full Time - Salary https://www.osstherapy.com/ Job Details: Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking a Physical Therapist for our clinic located in Gig Harbor, Washington. The available position is full time. The typical work schedule is four, ten hour days per week, but five, eight hour days is possible if preferred. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS016 View other Jobs Apply Now

JOB LISTINGS Wildhawk Physical Therapy Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year 1070 Tunnel Rd bldg 2 ste 90, Asheville, NC 28805, USA View Job Physical Therapist Physical Therapist **$5000 sign on bonus** in Redmond & Seattle WA Seattle, WA, USA View Job Full Time Synergy Manual Physical Therapy Synergy Manual Physical Therapy, South 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO, USA View Job Full time. In person. Physical Therapist 339 Alawaena Way, Hilo, HI 96720, USA View Job Full Time Physical Therapists- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! South Hill, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapists- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Covington, WA 98042, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Spanaway, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist Float - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Tacoma, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist - Sign On Bonus $4,000 Auburn, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus Gig Harbor, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! University Place, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Graham, WA 98338, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Puyallup, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Lakewood, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist (Vestibular Rehab Specialist) - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Tacoma, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Physical Therapist - Gig Harbor YMCA - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Gig Harbor, WA, USA View Job Full Time - Salary Clinic Manager - Physical Therapist (Tacoma) Tacoma, WA, USA View Job Full Time Physical Therapist in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine 9525 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA View Job Full Time 1 1 ... 1 ... 1

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FIND A PT Select a state SEARCH Aaron Fuerst 100 Riverside Dr, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, USA afuerst@rhc.net PT, DPT, FAAOMPT (815) 928-8324 https://riversidehealthcare.org Clinical Instructor Amanda Eller 2395 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA amanda@acemaui.com MPT, COMT (808) 873-8478 http://www.acemauiphysicaltherapy.com Amber Bell Biddeford, ME 04005, USA apexwellness2020@yahoo.com PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, FAAOMPT Faculty Bret Swigard 12368 178th Pl NE, Redmond, WA 98052, USA bswigard@innovaphysicaltherapy.com PT, MPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, JLJCP, c. MDT (206) 295-5216 https://innovaphysicaltherapy.com/team/bret Clinical Instructor Brian Macks 44800 Delco Blvd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, USA bmacks1@hfhs.org PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT (586) 884-5168 Clinical Instructor & Faculty-In-Training Brock Charleston 180 Dickenson St #206, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA Lahainapt@gmail.com PT, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT (808) 661-5266 https://lahainaphysicaltherapy.com Clinical Instructor Bruce Franke Phoenix, AZ, USA Brucef@DesertPalmsPT.com PT, DScPT, OCS, COMT, MTC, FAAOMPT Faculty Cameron Gomez clg74@cumc.columbia.edu PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT Clinical Instructor & Faculty-In-Training Christian Busch 1070 Tunnel Rd bldg 2 ste 90, Asheville, NC 28805, USA info@wildhawkpt.com PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT 828-365-8133 https://wildhawkphysicaltherapy.com/ Certified Physical Therapist Christie Newsom Kihei, HI 96753, USA christie@kiheiphysicaltherapy.com PT, DPT, CMPT (808) 875-6690 https://www.kiheiphysicaltherapy.com Christopher Thurston Florida, USA cf.thurston@gmail.com PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT Clinical Instructor Desiree Parham Redmond, WA, USA desiree@structurephysicaltherapy.com PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT http://ww.Innovaphysicaltherapy.com Clinical Instructor Dina Kramer 8663 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923, USA dina@kramerphysicaltherapy.com PT, COMT, FAAOMPT (865) 801-9380 https://www.kramerphysicaltherapy.com Clinical Instructor Erika Fabian 95 Lono Ave, Suite 202, Kahului, HI 96732, USA erika@fabianpt.com PT, DScPT, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT (808) 872-3333 http://www.fabianpt.com Faculty Erl Pettman British Columbia, Canada info@aspireomt.com PT, DScPT, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT Founder & Senior Faculty Gail Elliott . PT, DScPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT Clinical Instructor Jamie Ford jnford3@gmail.com PT, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT Clinical Instructor Joe Krugh Chelsea, MI 48118, USA jkrugh2@gmail.com PT, DScPT, COMT, FAAOMPT (253) 327-4894 Clinical Instructor & Faculty-In-Training Jonathan Zecher 1140 Eagletree Ln., Suite 100, Huntsville, AL jozecher@gmail.com PT, DSc, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT (256) 883-0636 Clinical Instructor & Faculty-In-Training 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2

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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

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Joe Nance Clinical Instructor Joe Nance PT, MPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, ATC. Joe grew up in Issaquah, WA and obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Western Washington University where he played varsity football for three years. A year after his graduation from WWU, Joe received his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS). Following his degree from WWU, Joe attended the University of Puget Sound and completed his Masters in Physical Therapy. While attending UPS, Joe earned his Athletic Training Certification (ATC) working with all varsity sports. Furthermore, while at UPS, Joe and a fellow student started an athletic performance enhancement business working with high school and college athletes to improve their speed, agility, and athleticism. Joe and his family moved to Kenmore from Bend, Oregon. While in Bend he served as clinic director for Rebound Physical Therapy. Previously when living in Kirkland Joe served as a Clinical Supervisor & PT for Olympic Physical Therapy (OPT). During his 11 year tenure with OPT, Joe served as Clinical Supervisor at both their Mercer Island and Kirkland facilities and was a key member of their clinical staff mentoring program. Joe is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT). Joe's hobbies include fishing, exercising, camping, skiing, coaching, BBQing, reading, mentoring, doing home projects with his kids and spending time with friends and family. Any chance he gets he spends time with his wife and 4 kids. He loves watching Husky and Seahawk football, traveling, vacationing and exploring with his family. joenance@lakewashingtonpt.com

Full benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD, sick, vacation, holidays and $2000 Continuing Education. Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking a Physical Therapist with experience offering Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Management Services for our clinic located in Tacoma, Washington near the Allenmore Hospital. This position will work in close collaboration with a leading vestibular and concussion therapist in our thriving outpatient, orthopedic clinic. The case load will combine both vestibular rehab and general orthopedic populations. The available position is full-time. The typical work schedule is four, ten hour days per week, but a five, eight hour day schedule is possible if preferred. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS003 < Back Physical Therapist (Vestibular Rehab Specialist) - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Tacoma, WA, USA Job Type : Full Time - Salary https://www.osstherapy.com/ Job Details: Full benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD, sick, vacation, holidays and $2000 Continuing Education. Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking a Physical Therapist with experience offering Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Management Services for our clinic located in Tacoma, Washington near the Allenmore Hospital. This position will work in close collaboration with a leading vestibular and concussion therapist in our thriving outpatient, orthopedic clinic. The case load will combine both vestibular rehab and general orthopedic populations. The available position is full-time. The typical work schedule is four, ten hour days per week, but a five, eight hour day schedule is possible if preferred. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS003 View other Jobs Apply Now

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

Pam Kikillus Clinical Instructor Dr. Pam Kikillus PT, DScPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT practices in Tacoma, Washington. She received her Masters and Doctoral degrees from the University of Indianapolis. She completed her Fellowship in orthopedic manual therapy in 2007. She is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a certified hand therapist. She practices with Olympic Sports and Spine and teaches at Green River College and the University of Puget Sound. She is very involved with the development of the exam for Orthopedic Specialist Certification with ABPTS. She enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, and spending time in the great outdoors. pam_leerar@hotmail.com