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APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on stories that involve health and wellness, physical therapist practice, research, policy, and the critical role that physical therapists play on our nation's health care team.

Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. For more information, visit ChoosePT.com.

For interviews, please email Colleen Fogarty, senior public relations specialist, or call 703-706-3216.

Leo Arguelles, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Chicago, Illinois
Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago
Areas of Expertise: acute care, clinical education, critical care, early mobilization, running

Karen Brandon, PT, DSc
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy
Redlands, California
Regional Clinical Lead/Physical Therapist — Pelvic Rehabilitation, Kaiser Permanente
Areas of Expertise: pelvic health, prenatal and postpartum pelvic issues

Scott Capozza, PT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy
New Haven, Connecticut
Physical Therapist, Yale New Haven Hospital/Smilow Cancer Hospital
Areas of Expertise: oncology, physical activity

Monique Caruth, PT, DPT
Bowie, Maryland
Home Health Physical Therapist; Owner of Caruth Staffing Agency P.C
Areas of Expertise: home health, older adults

Robyn Culbertson, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Columbia, South Carolina
Physical Therapist at FOX Rehabilitation
Areas of Expertise:
dry needling, falls prevention, older adults, Parkinson's disease

David Herzberg, PT, DPT
Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified in Dry Needling
Phoenix, Arizona
Owner and Physical Therapist of Launch Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center, L.L.C.
Areas of Expertise: biking, running, sports, wellness

Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic and Women's Health Physical Therapy
Jacksonville, Florida
Pelvic Health and Oncology Physical Therapist at the University of Florida Health, Jacksonville; Owner of OncoPelvic PT
Areas of Expertise: lymphedema, pelvic health, oncology

Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT
Sherman Oaks, California
Physical Therapist and Owner of Fusion Wellness & Femina Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: female sexual function, menopause, postpartum health, pregnancy, orthopedics

Lauren Johnson, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Oak Park, Illinois
Physical Therapist and Owner of Together We Grow Pediatric PT
Areas of Expertise: autism, cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, pediatrics

Leada Malek, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Oakland, California
Director of Sports at Agile Physical Therapy and Adjunct Professor at Samuel Merritt University; Owner of Dr. Malek PT
Areas of Expertise: ACL rehab, sports, stretching, wellness

Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
New York, New York
CEO and Owner, Marko Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: adolescent sports, advocacy, health policy, orthopedics, pediatrics

Dave Pavao, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Greenville, Rhode Island
Chief Clinical Officer of Highbar Physical Therapy; Adjunct Professor at the University of Rhode Island
Areas of Expertise: education, manual therapy, spine pain, sports, TMJ, vertigo

Rachel Prusynski, PT, DPT, PhD
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Seattle, Washington
Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
Areas of Expertise: health policy, Medicare, neurology, older adults, stroke

Paul Schroeder, PT, MPT
Chicago, Illinois
Founder and Owner, Fast Track Physio, PLLC
Areas of Expertise: concussion RTP (return to participation), orthopedics, performance, shoulder, sports

Dhara Shah, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Brookhaven, Georgia
Physical Therapist at Motion Stability Physical Therapy Group
Areas of Expertise: female athletes, pain, pelvic health

Jennifer Sharp, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Atlanta, Georgia
Assistant Professor, Emory University, School of Medicine and Physical Therapist at Emory University Hospital (PRN)
Areas of Expertise: acute care, cardiopulmonary, education, intensive care rehab, research

Kelcie VanGampleare, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Physical Therapist, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee
Areas of Expertise: knee, postoperative conditions, running, shoulder, sports