Continuing Education

Certifications
  • Certified Massage Therapist
  • IWA Weight Training Certification
  • 200-hour ISTHA Yoga certification (RYT)
  • BASI Pilates 200-hour certification
  • Bones For Life Certification
  • Barcelona Schroth C1 & 2 certification (BSPTS)
  • Postural Restoration Institute Certified (PRC)
  • Specialized Nutrition for PTs; Nutritional Physical Therapy (CNPT)
Scoliosis Management
  • Schroth C1 & 2 certification
  • SEAS: Exercise Approach to Scoliosis Levels 1 and 2
  • Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment Annual Educational Conference 2019-2021
  • SOSORT International Congress 2022 and 2024
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome- Considerations for Scoliosis PT and Surgery
  • 9th Annual Symposium on the Pediatric Spine; The Columbia University
  • STRATER Scoliosis Institute
    • A Three–Dimensional Approach for the Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis- Level 1 Sagittal plane
    • A Three–Dimensional Approach for the Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis – Level 2 Frontal and Transverse Plane
Connective Tissue Disorder/ Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder/ Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Management
  • Project ECHO®: Global Learning Conference: EDS & HSD from Head to Toe; online
  • Introduction and Making a Diagnosis, Part 1 – HEDS and HSD; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Inflammation and Mast Cell Issues; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Hip and Pelvis: Assessment and Management; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Gastrointestinal Concerns; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Knee, Ankle, and Foot: Assessment and Management; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Neurological Complications; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Lower Quadrant Injury and Dysfunction in HSD and EDS; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Fascia and the Extracellular Matrix; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Pain Management; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Orthostatic Intolerance and Autonomic Dysfunction; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Orthopaedics Medicine; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • EDS ECHO Drop-in Session Monthly Collaboration Meeting
  • Elbow Wrist and Hand/Writing and Hand Function: Assessment and Management; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Shoulder Dysfunction and UE Nerve Disorders; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • MALS: Presentation and Treatment Strategy Pre and Post Surgery; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Occupational Challenges; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Neurological Manifestations in HSD/EDS; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • TMJ Dysfunction, Facial Pain, Speech & Swallowing; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Upper Cervical Instability (CCI, AAI) / Chiari; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Neck & Headaches / Migraines; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Neurological Assessment and Management Strategies; EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America
  • GI Issues in EDS; EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America
  • Cardiovascular Symptoms and Management in EDS; EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America
  • Psychological and Social Concerns in EDS; EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America
  • Pain Management in Hypermobility and EDS; EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America
  • Physiotherapy Approaches to the Management of Hypermobility and EDS; EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America
  • Hypermobility in the Pediatric Population; EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America
  • Diagnosis of EDS: Clinical Criteria and Genetic Testing; EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America
  • Cognitive Issues/Mental Health:Anxiety, Depression, Panic, ASD & ADHD; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Urogenital Dysfunction: Assessment and Management +/- MCADS; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Assessment and Management +/- MCADS; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Cardiac Dysautonomia: Assessment and Management +/- MCADS; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • MCAS and HSD/EDS; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Summit on Allergy & Immunology; EDS ECHO
  • Fatigue Mechanisms and Non-Pharmacological Management; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Pain Mechanisms and Non-Pharmacological Management; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Diagnosis, Assessment and Management Principles; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Mast Cell Activation; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Ehlers Danlos Syndrome- Considerations for Scoliosis PT and Surgery: Lunch and Learn; Dr. Michael Vitale, MD-NY Presbyterian- Spine & Kate Bacigalupo, DPT-EDS expert, Scoliosis PT, Columbia University Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Shoulder, Thoracic Spine, and Ribs; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Forming Safe & Effective Nutritional Management Strategies with Case Studies & Discussion; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • Clinical Criteria for Specialist Dietary Care & Associated Referrals in HSD & EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • Nutritional Management for Mast Cell Disorders in HSD & EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • Nutritional Management of Common GI Manifestations in HSD & EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • Nutritional Management for Autonomic Dysfunction in HSD & EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • Introduction to Diet & Nutrition for HSD and EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • Spine Overview, Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Mast Cell Activation; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • EDS ECHO Drop-in Session Monthly Collaboration Meeting 2022 to Present
Osteoporosis Management
  • Bones for Life Sections 1-3
  • Bones for Life, Integrated Basic Study (60 hours) (certified)
  • Bones for Life: Advanced Study plus Didactic Teacher Training (90 hours)
  • Osteoporosis Management; Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
  • The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation – Exercise Training Workshop for Healthcare Professionals. BoneFit Trained
Pelvic Floor Management
  • Pelvic Floor Level 1 – An Introduction to Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment
  • Pelvic floor Level 2A – Function, Dysfunction and Treatment: Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction
  • Gynecological Visceral Manipulation
  • Re-Balance Pilates: Re-Balancing Pelvic Health
Autonomic Dysfunction/POTS
  • Neurological Complications; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Orthostatic Intolerance and Autonomic Dysfunction; EDS ECHO Clinician Program
  • Neurological Manifestations in HSD/EDS; EDS ECHO Allied Health Program
  • Nutritional Management for Autonomic Dysfunction in HSD & EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • CranioSacral Therapy 1: Assessment of Central Nervous System and Fascia for Full Body Treatment Protocol
  • CranioSacral Therapy 2: Moving Beyond the Dura for Assessing Acute and Chronic Conditions
  • SomatoEmotional Release 1: Full Range of CranioSacral Therapy Tools for Supporting Gentle Trauma Resolution
  • SomatoEmotional Release 2: Intention, Inner Physician and Dialogue - Deepening Principles and Practice of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy
  • Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System
  • Neural Manipulation: Neuromeningeal Manipulation; An Integrative Approach to Trauma
    • Neural Manipulation: Brain and Cranial Nerves
    • Neural Manipulation: Central and Peripheral Connections
    • Neural Manipulation: Brain and Cranial Nerves
Manual Therapy
  • Upledger Institute
    • CranioSacral Therapy 1: Assessment of Central Nervous System and Fascia for Full Body Treatment Protocol
    • CranioSacral Therapy 2: Moving Beyond the Dura for Assessing Acute and Chronic Conditions
    • SomatoEmotional Release 1: Full Range of CranioSacral Therapy Tools for Supporting Gentle Trauma Resolution
    • SomatoEmotional Release 2: Intention, Inner Physician and Dialogue - Deepening Principles and Practice of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy
  • Barral Institute
    • Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1
    • Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 2
    • Visceral Manipulation: The Pelvis
    • Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax
    • Visceral Manipulation Cadaver Dissection
    • Anatomy Series – Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen Part 1
    • Anatomy Series – Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen Part 2
    • Anatomy Series – Visceral Manipulation: Pelvis
    • Anatomy Series – Visceral Manipulation: Thorax
    • New Manual Articular Approach: Spine and Pelvis
    • New Manual Articular Approach: Upper Extremity
    • Visceral Vascular Manipulation: Lower Body
    • Visceral Vascular Manipulation: Upper Body
    • Neural Manipulation: Central and Peripheral Connections
    • Neural Manipulation: Brain and Cranial Nerves
    • Neural Manipulation: Neuromeningeal Manipulation; An Integrative Approach to Trauma
    • Neural Manipulation: Neuro-Visceral Manipulation of the Thorax and Abdomen
    • Neural Manipulation: Peripheral Nerves; Lower Body
    • Neural Manipulation: Peripheral Nerves; Upper Body
    • Visceral Manipulation: Listening Techniques 1; An Integrative Approach to Evaluation x3
    • Visceral Manipulation: Listening Techniques 2; An Integrative Approach to Evaluation
    • Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System
    • Visceral Manipulation: Dermal Relationships
    • Advanced Visceral Components of the Neck and Thorax
    • Advanced Visceral Manipulation: Physiological and Neuroendocrine Effects of Soft Tissue Treatment and Clinical Applications
    • Advanced Visceral Manipulation: Visceral Osteoarticular Relationships
    • Visceral Manipulation: Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gastrointestinal Issues - 1;
    • Clinical Interventions: Concussion Recovery; Barral Manual Therapy
    • Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional
    • Visceral Manipulation: Strategic Crossroads of the Body 1
    • AVMTB: Advanced Visceral Manipulation: The Brain1
    • AVMT: Advanced Visceral Manipulation: Trauma
    • VAP: Visceral Applications for Pediatrics
    • AVMTB2: Advanced Visceral Manipulation: The Brain 2
  • EDS ECHO Allied Health Professionals Masterclass North America - Manual Interventions; online
  • Barnes Institute - Myofascial Release
  • Manual Articular Approach for Spine and Pelvis
  • Mulligan Concepts
  • The Study of Biomechanics with Muscle Energy Technique for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
  • Patellofemoral Joint and Shoulder Pain: Current Management Techniques
  • Muscle Energy Technique and Beyond for the Upper and Lower Extremities and Rib Cage
  • A total approach for treating neck and scapular disorders
  • Elbow Wrist and Hand: Function and Rehabilitation
  • The Lumbar Spine Revisited
Neuromuscular Reeducation
  • Shirley Sahrmann MSI Curriculum
    • Movement Systems Impairment Syndromes Lower Quarter
    • Systems Impairment Syndrome Upper Quarter
    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Muscle Imbalances and Associated Movement Impairment Syndromes Level I and II
    • NM4: Neural Manipulation: Brain and Cranial Nerves; The Barral Institute
  • Postural Restoration Institute
    • Pelvis Restoration - An Integrated Approach to Treatment of Patterned Pubo-Sacral Pathomechanics
    • Postural Respiration
    • Myokinematic Restoration: An Integrated Approach to Treatment of Patterned Lumbo-Pelvic-Femoral Pathomechanics
    • Primary Non-Manual Techniques
    • PRI Integration for Geriatrics: Restoring Alternating Function in the Immobile, Frail and Chronic
    • PRI Integration for Pediatrics: Restoring Symmetrical Respiration and Movement to Optimize
    • Advanced Integration
    • Occlusal Cervical Restoration: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Patterned Occlusal Pathomechanics
    • Cervical Revolution - An Integrated Approach to the Treatment of Patterned Cervical Pathomechanics
    • Cranial Resolution - An Integrated Approach to the Treatment of Autonomic and Central Nervous System Dysfunctional Oscillation
    • Forward Locomotor Movement: An Introspective Approach to the Treatment of Functional Cortical Predominance Impingement & Instability
    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Muscle Imbalances and Associated Movement Impairment Level III
    • Voice Box Resonation: An Integrated Approach in the Management of Hypopharyngeal Dysfunction; Postural Restoration Institute
    • Interdisciplinary Integration; Postural Restoration Institute
    • Postural Restoration Certification
General Orthopedic Courses
  • Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
    • When the Feet Hit the Ground Everything Changes
    • The Neurological Foot
    • The Foot: Evaluation and Management of Common Disorders
    • Ankle and Foot Dysfunction: A Biomechanical Approach
    • Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory- Gait and Orthotics
  • Manual Articular Approach for Spine and Pelvis
  • The Lumbar Spine Revisited
  • Mulligan Concepts
  • The Study of Biomechanics with Muscle Energy Technique for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
  • Patellofemoral Joint and Shoulder Pain: Current Management Techniques
  • Muscle Energy Technique and Beyond for the Upper and Lower Extremities and Rib Cage
  • A total approach for treating neck and scapular disorders
  • Elbow Wrist and Hand: Function and Rehabilitation
  • The ISM Series with Diane Lee – Clinical Mentorship in the Integrated Systems Model - 120 Direct Contact Hours
Nutrition
  • Nutrition and Healthy Living
  • Plant-Based Nutrition
  • Specialized Nutrition for PTs; Nutritional Physical Therapy
  • Nutrition Assessment and Rx for PTs; Nutritional Physical Therapy
  • Nutritional Physical Therapy; Certified Nutritional Physical Therapist
  • Introduction to Diet & Nutrition for HSD and EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • Nutritional Management for Mast Cell Disorders in HSD & EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition,
  • Nutritional Management of Common GI Manifestations in HSD & EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • Nutritional Management for Autonomic Dysfunction in HSD & EDS; EDS ECHO Nutrition
  • Forming Safe & Effective Nutritional Management Strategies with Case Studies & Discussion; EDS ECHO Nutrition
Respiratory/ Mindfulness Training
  • Mary Massery "If You Can't Breathe, You Can't Function
  • Introduction to Hypopressive Exercises
  • Laban Space and Effort
Pain Management
  • 5 Day Frequency Specific Microcurrent Core Course 2023; Dr. McMakin; online