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Rodiel Kirby Baloy, PT, DPT, EdS, MS
E-Mail: rbaloy@css.edu
Website:https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-kirby-baloy-84308343/
Position: Adjunct Professor, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Department: Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
Education:
EdS Education Specialist, Advanced Educational Practice, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS (2019)
DPT Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth MN (2015)
MS Human Movement Science, University of the Phil College of Human Kinetics (2005)
BS Physical Therapy, University of Phil College of Allied Medical Professions (2000)
Therapeutic Pain Specialist Certification, International Spine and Pain Institute, Louisville, KY (2020)
Defense and Strategic Studies, Missouri State University, Washington DC Defense and Strategic Studies Campus (2020)
Teaching: Examination and Evaluation for the International Physical Therapist
Clinical Experience: Orthopedics, Geriatrics, Persistent Pain Populations, Sports Medicine
Professional involvement: American College of Sports Medicine - Exercise is Medicine National Credentialing Committee, Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Item Writer, American Physiological Society – Graduate Member, American Academy of Integrative Pain Management, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA),
Volunteer/Community work as a PT: Surf City Marathon, Civil Air Patrol, LA Marathon, Edison Football Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
Justin Berry, PT, DPT, PhD
Dr. Berry received his DPT and PhD from the University of North Dakota.
Alexandra Borstad, PhD, PT
Education:
B. A. University of St. Thomas - Biology (1991)
B. S. University of Minnesota - Physical Therapy (1993)
M. S. The Ohio State University - Neurologic Rehabilitation (2007)
Ph. D. The Ohio State University - Rehabilitation Science (2012)
Teaching:
Dr. Borstad teaches in the areas of neuroscience, neurologic rehabilitation, motor control, and research. She is a faculty member for the international service learning course to Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.
Research:
Dr. Borstad's research has focused restoration of sensorimotor control of the upper limb following stroke. Within this broad topic she has contributed to work on the mechanisms associated with positive neuroplasticity associated with sensory rehabilitation and Constraint Induced Movement Therapy. She contributed to the development of a Virtual Reality Game for upper limb rehabilitation post stroke, called Recovery Rapids. In collaboration with colleagues in computer science she is working on the development and validation of two measures of somatosensation.
John Borstad, PhD, PT
Education: BA Biology, St. Olaf College, 1987; BS Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota, 1993; PhD Rehabilitation Science, University of Minnesota, 2004. Dr. Borstad is a 2018 APTA Educational Leadership Institute Fellow.
Scholarship: Dr. Borstad's research evaluates soft tissue alterations at the shoulder and their effects on shoulder biomechanics, clinical shoulder measurements, and pain. He also is exploring relationships between PT student mental health and PT program attributes. Dr. Borstad has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed manuscripts, three textbook chapters, and is an editor of Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques. His scholarship projects have been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, the Foundation for Physical Therapy, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the American Society of Biomechanics.
Teaching: Biomechanics; Evidence-Based Practice; Professionalism; Small Group Research Practicum; Capstone.
Service: Dr. Borstad is engaged in state, national and international activities related to the physical therapy profession including manuscript, abstract, and grant reviewing for multiple journals, academies, and foundations. He is currently an elected delegate to the APTA House of Delegates. He is on the Board of Directors for St. Ann's Residence in Duluth.
Carl Bot, PT, DPT, OCS
Education: BA Health Sciences, College of St. Scholastica, 1993; MA Physical Therapy, College of St. Scholastica, 1995; DPT, Des Moines University, 2007.
Teaching Responsibilities: Professional Integration.
Professional: Dr. Bot is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and an APTA orthopaedic section member. He is an orthopedic certified specialist (OCS) as certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties since 2002.
Clinical experience: Out-patient orthopedics, industrial medicine and vestibular rehabilitation.
Christine Cabelka, PT, MA, PhD, CLT, WCS
Education: B.A. in Health Science, The College of St. Scholastica, 2004
M.A. in Physical Therapy, The College of St. Scholastics, 2005
PhD in Rehabilitation Science, University of Minnesota, 2018
Teaching Responsibilities: Physiology of Injury and Exercise, Interventions II, Multiple System Evaluation & Management (pelvic health content), serves as clinical faculty in the Patient Client Management II course.
Research: Dr. Cabelka's dissertation focused on the impact of ovarian hormones and hormone analogues on skeletal muscle function, physical activity, and body composition in a pre-clinical model. Her current broad research interests are in the areas of menopause, pelvic health topics related to interventions and education, as well as interplay between hormones and muscle performance.
Professional Engagement: Dr. Cabelka is a graduate of the Women's Health Residency Program through Duke University (completed 2011). She currently volunteers in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Pelvic Health (formerly Section on Women's Health). Dr. Cabelka also serves as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy (JWHPT).
Jeffery Kittelson, PT, ScD, COMT
Education: BA Health Sciences, College of St. Scholastica, 1993; MA Physical Therapy, College of St. Scholastica, 1995; ScD Physical Therapy, Texas Tech University, 2018.
Teaching Responsibilities:
First Year Courses: Examination and Evaluation I & II and Diagnostic Imaging.
Second Year Courses: Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Management I & II, Multi-System Evaluation and Management (pain and occupational medicine content), Professional Project I and II, and Capstone.
Research Interests: Intervention effects on pain, pain science, clinical reasoning, neurodynamics, mobilization/manipulation, essential soft skills (e.g. motivational interviewing and therapeutic relationships) and tissue loading/progression in rehabilitation.
Professional: Dr. Kittelson is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), and a member of the APTA Orthopaedic and Sports Academies. Dr. Kittelson was an ABPTRFE Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) from 2002-2022. He is an IAOM-US extremities certified orthopedic manual therapist (COMT). He was an orthopedic residency mentor for Evidence in Motion (EIM).
Clinical experience: Primarily clinical background is in outpatient orthopedics but with experience in other areas of practice (inpatient and outpatient neuro, home health care, inpatient/acute care, skilled nursing facilities, vestibular rehabilitation,and occupational medicine/industry).
Dalerie Lieberz, PT, DPT, PhD
Education
B.A. Health Sciences (summa cum laude) - The College of St. Scholastica, May 2000
M.A., Physical Therapy - The College of St. Scholastica, 2001
DPT, Physical Therapy - The College of St. Scholastica, 2012
PhD, Human Services with Health Care Administration Specialization - Capella University, 2019
Dissertation: The Relationship Between Patient Outcomes, Healthcare Utilization, and Guideline Adherence with Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
Expertise/credentials
Dr. Lieberz is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She has clinical expertise in vestibular rehabilitation. She successfully completed the APTA competency-based training in vestibular rehabilitation at Emory University (2007) and advanced APTA competency training at Duke University (2014). Dr. Lieberz obtained APTA Certified Clinical Instructor status in 2010. She is a Credentialed Trainer of APTA's Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP).
Administrative Leadership
Dr. Lieberz is the Assistant Chair for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Teaching
Dr. Lieberz teaches the content in the DPT program related to Geriatrics, professionalism, vestibular rehabilitation, and the development of interprofessional competencies. She also mentors students with capstone and professional projects. Dr. Lieberz initiated the onsite campus physical therapy clinic in 2011 and is responsible for integrating the clinic with the Patient Client Management Series (PCM II & III). With PCM II & III students apply clinical reasoning, professionalism, and clinical skills to work with the community under direct supervision by licensed clinical instructors.
Scholarship
Dr. Lieberz is currently researching the development of the Mobility Checkup, a preventative physical therapy visit for older adults.
Service
Dr. Lieberz is a member of APTA and MN Physical Therapy Association (MNPTA).
Dr. Lieberz is a member of the CSS IRB.
Clinical Work
Dr. Lieberz maintains a clinical practice at Essentia, primarily working with patients with impairments related to balance, vertigo, and dizziness.
Kevin McLaughlin, PT, DPT
Dr. Kevin McLaughlin earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University in 2012, going to recieve residency and fellowship training on orthopaedic physical therapy at Johns Hopkins University and Regis University. Dr. McLaughlin has been an adjunct faculty member at the College of Saint Scholastica since 2021. He is currently the instructor for Diagnostic Imaging in the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
Samantha Mohn Johnsen, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS, PCS
Samantha started her appointment at the College of St. Scholastica in the fall of 2013. She is an assistant professor in the DPT program with current teaching responsibilities in Patient Client Management II, III, and IV, Lifespan Applications I, Lifespan Motor Development, Psychosocial Issues in Physical Therapy, Interventions I, and the PT Elective. She is also the Assistant-Director of Clinical Education for the program, working with students on their clinical internships.
Samantha is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) with section memberships in Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Education and serves on the MN state board for physical therapy. She is an APTA credentialed clinical instructor and trainer, and is also certified in both orthopedics and pediatrics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Samantha’s clinical experience includes outpatient hospital-based and private clinic orthopedics, sports, and pediatrics in the Portland, OR metro area. She also partnered with Lake Superior Community Health Center to establish a pro bono PT practice to work with an underserved population.
Research interests include development of student clinical reasoning skills, intra and interprofessional education, and dosage parameters for rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy.
Laura Munson,
I serve as academic advisor for several online graduate programs by providing support (acceptance through completion) to students with academic resources, advising services, and through individual meetings that fosters a positive student experience.
Academic Advisor for:
- MS in Applied Data Analytics and Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics
- MS in Chemistry and Graduate Certificate in Chemistry
- MS in Health Informatics and Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
- MS in Health Information Management
- Master of Healthcare Administration
Laura Munson,
I serve as academic advisor for several online graduate programs by providing support (acceptance through completion) to students with academic resources, advising services, and through individual meetings that fosters a positive student experience.
Academic Advisor for:
- MS in Applied Data Analytics and Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics
- MS in Chemistry and Graduate Certificate in Chemistry
- MS in Health Informatics and Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
- MS in Health Information Management
- Master of Healthcare Administration
Jena Ogston, PhD, PT
Position: Professor, Director, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Education:
BA Exercise Science Exercise Physiology University of MN Duluth (1993)
MPT Mayo School of Health Related Sciences (1996)
PhD University of MN Rehabilitation Sciences (2004)
Teaching: Orthopedics, Research/Evidence Based Practice
Research: Dr. Ogston's doctoral work was in the area of shoulder biomechanics, but has recently been investigating various realms of foot/ankle research in the sensorimotor lab leading various student groups along with her own projects.
Clinical Experience: Sports Medicine/Orthopedics and Pediatrics. Current private, cash-only practice
Professional involvement: Inducted into the Academy of Advanced Item Writers FSBPT (Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), MNAPTA Research Committee (Co-Chair), APTA Research Academy EBP SIG (chair), Journal of Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy reviewer
Volunteer in my Community: Courage Kenny, Hermantown Community Church, Grandmas Marathon, Duluth-Superior Alpine Club, Hermantown Area Futbol Club and Pike Lake Area Association
Lynda Spangler, MS, DPT
Ms. Spangler has a Bachelor's degree in Psychobiology, a Masters's degree in Physical Therapy, and a Transitional DPT degree. She has extensive clinical experience in multiple areas, having worked in several different clinical settings including outpatient therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, and as a traveling therapist. Her main area of teaching and clinical expertise is in neurological rehabilitation, with a special interest in the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury.
In the Department of Physical Therapy, Ms. Spangler is involved in teaching content in, and assisting with the administration of, the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (tDPT). She provides adjunct teaching in multiple courses for the entry-level DPT Program, especially in the clinical Patient Client Management sequence, and the Neurologic Rehabilitation classes.
Beyond CSS Ms. Spangler volunteers extensively in dog rescue through Retrieve A Golden of the Midwest.
Daniel Stam, PT, DPT, NCS
Position: Assistant Professor, PTH
Department: Physical Therapy
Phone: (218) 723-6160
E-mail: dstam@css.edu
Education: B.S. in Athletic Training, Northern Michigan University, 2011; DPT, Andrews University, 2014.
Clinical Expertise: Dr. Stam is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy. His clinical experience includes professional sports as a previous Certified Athletic Trainer, and acute care, intensive care unit, and inpatient rehabilitation settings as a Physical Therapist.
Teaching Responsibilities: Cardiopulmonary evaluation and management, neuromuscular evaluation and management one and two, multiple systems evaluation and management, professional project, patient-client management series one through three, and the third-year capstone project.
Research: Dr. Stam has authored 5 peer-reviewed publications to date. Research interests include the adaptation and modification of neurological rehabilitation techniques in the acute and inpatient settings as well as student integration of classroom content into clinical practice.
Nicole Tombers, PT, DPT, OCS
Education: BA Health Science from the College of St. Scholastica 2011; Doctor of Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica 2013
Clinical Expertise: Outpatient orthopedics in both hospital-based and private practice settings, wound care, vestibular rehabilitation, acute care with focus in orthopedic units.
Teaching Responsibilities: Examination & Evaluation series, Systems Screening & Management series, Musculoskeletal Evaluation & Management, Integumentary Evaluation & Management, Professional Project, Capstone
Scholarship Interests: Healthcare equity, diversity in the physical therapy profession.
Molly Watkins, DPT
Education: B.S. in Kinesiology from The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (2013); Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Mayo School of Health Sciences (2016); Residency completion in Neurologic Physical Therapy from the University of Utah (2017); Certificate in Human Anatomy Education from Hardin-Simmons University (2021).
Clinical Expertise: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Rehabilitation. Primary practice areas include acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Clinical focus on working with patients status post stroke.
Teaching Responsibilities: Functional Anatomy; Neuroscience; Neuromuscular Management Course Series; Interventions I; Professionalism in Physical Therapy Practice II; Capstone advisor
Scholarship Interests: Anatomy education; physical therapy educational practices; sensorimotor recovery following cerebrovascular accident.
