Education

BS in PT, Russell Sage College, Troy NY 1981, DPT University of Montana, Missoula, MT 2011

Current Practice

Owner of my private practice, Specialty Physical Therapy, since 2004, with emphasis on treatment of women’s health and orthopedic clients.
On faculty for the Urogynecology Fellowship program at the University of Rochester

Work History

In practice for 30 years; in acute hospital/outpatient hospital department, rehab, private orthopedic offices, and home health care. Developed my women’s health clientele in Rochester over the past 20 years and opened my private practice in January of 2004

Professional Contributions or Volunteer work

Speaker at CSM and various local venues, including community forums, physician groups, and local PT schools. Provide women’s health content lecture for Ithaca College’s DPT program. Participated in research on incontinence and interstitial cystitis at the University of Rochester. Lab assisting with continuing education courses in the area of women’s health. Contributed to CAPP educational modules. Contributed to APTA Move Forward website content for consumers

Role in the SoWH

New York State Representative; Volunteer Coordinator; Vice President 2003-2009; Acting President 2007-2009; President 2009 through present, member of the Vulvar Pain task force; member of the Development Committee, which later evolved into the Financial Development Committee.

Why are you running for this position

Having had the opportunity to serve as Vice President for 6 years, 2 of those in the role of Acting President, and as President for the past 3 years, I have the experience to serve the Section on Women’s Health in this capacity.  During my term as President I have established contacts with APTA/National with the intent of increasing our visibility and making known our unique contribution as content experts in the area of women’s health. Our board has worked diligently to fulfill our Mission and Vision with initiatives to increase women’s health research through our Foundation Endowment, increase awareness of women’s health PT through an updated website and marketing program, and increase the availability of women’s health PT to consumers through advanced clinical education programs. It would be my privilege to continue to serve the Section on Women’s Health as President for the next 3 years.

Education

BS in Psychology, Washington University in St Louis, 2004
Doctorate of Physical Therapy,  Washington University in St Louis, 2007

Certifications

WCS 2011,  BCB-PMD 2009, CAPP 2009

Current Practice

Senior Physical Therapist, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas, Texas: Clinical practice at a hospital based outpatient department treating men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Clinical Faculty, Texas Women’s University, Dallas, Texas: Mentor to Women’s Health resident, Instructor  and Lab Assistant in Pelvic Floor Course

Work History

4 years in clinical practice.  Started in outpatient clinic primarily treated Obstetrics, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Chronic Pain for 3 years, Transitioned to outpatient hospital setting with teaching/mentoring role in women’s health residency for past 1 year

Professional Contributions or Volunteer work

Research in Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia Related Constipation presented in poster format at MPTA in 2007,  CSM Platform Presentation in February 2008.
Numerous presentations at Prostate Cancer Supports Group, IC Support Group, Pelvic Pain Support Group throughout Central and North Texas. Guest Speaker at Internal Medicine and OB/GYN Grand Rounds 2008, 2011
Interview on webcast with DocDano.com  on Pelvic floor dysfunction and physical therapy, 2011    

Awards

SoWH Research Scholar 2008

Role in the SoWH

Member from 2007-2011

Why are you running for this position

Since the start of my professional career I have demonstrated dedication to the SOWH and the field of women’s health physical therapy. I mentor/teach therapists through Baylor’s Women’s Health residency program, treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction in my clinical practice, educate physicians and women in my community, and more recently achieved my women’s health clinical specialization (WCS).  Now I would like to contribute to the field in another avenue by being a member of the Board of the Section on Women’s Health. The field of Women’s Health PT is growing with younger therapists with eager spirits wanting to participate in the SOWH and continuing to pave the way for our professional careers. I am honored to be nominated for this position of Treasurer and look forward to hopefully serving for the following term.  

Education

2006 - 2007 Marymount University  Arlington, Virginia  Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy
1998 - 2001 Marymount University Arlington, Virginia
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
1992 - 1996 The University of Texas Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Certifications

Certified Trigger Point Dry Needling, Intramuscular Manual Therapy
Certified Direct Access Practitioner
Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Clinical Instructor
Certified to perform Sportsmetrics, ACL injury prevention programs for female athletes.
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist

Current Practice

Administering premium outpatient orthopedic and women’s health care to a diverse population, with a special interest in rehabilitating the biomechanics of the ribs, spine, hips and pelvis.  Teaches prevention classes and administers treatment to prenatal and postpartum women with low back and pelvic pain; assesses and fabricates custom orthotics; and provides health, wellness, consulting and screening services to area high school athletic programs. 

Work History

10 years in clinical practice.  OP orthopedic setting, included women’s health in OP setting for last 5 years.

Professional Contributions or Volunteer work.

Professional Contribution:
2010- Present. Vice President, VPTA
2007-2010. Chair, VPTA Northern District (VPTA BOD).
2010-2011 Delegate. APTA House of Delegates.
2009. Delegate, APTA House of Delegates (Code of Ethics rewritten).
2007. Panelist, APTA Annual Conference and Exposition, Why Mentoring: A Members Mentoring Members Professional Issues Forum.
2006-2007. Director, VPTA Northern District.
2001-2003; 2005-2006. Chair and Auction Captain, VPTA Northern District Ways and Means Committee. 
2002-Present. Member, Mid-Atlantic Physical Therapy Associates (MAPTA).
1999-Present.  Member, several APTA Sections, including women’s health.
2004. Founder, VPTA Student Special Interest Group in Virginia.
2002-2006. Chair, VPTA Student Relations Committee.
1998-Present.  Member, APTA and VPTA.

Volunteering:
Volunteer for domestic violence organization, Becky’s Fund.
Served on the Arthritis Foundation Loudoun County Walk Board of Directors 2009, 2010. 

Publications:
Correlation Between Fibromyalgia and Hypermobility.
Study in Progress. Publication Pending. 2010
Clinical Outcomes Investigator, 2001-2010. (DASH, LEFS, SPADI, Oswestry, NDI, Lysholm, etc.)
Virginians travel to Brazil for a global physical therapy perspective.
The Virginian. Fall 2009.
Hip injuries can be the most painful of all.
The Coaches Corner Official Gameday Magazine. 2008;5:9
Mentoring. Standing on the shoulders of giants.
TherapyTimes.com. September 21, 2007.
Making a difference. APTA Perspectives. September 2007;2:2.
A pain in the neck. Preemies Today. May 2007.
Serving up an injury-free tennis season.
The Coaches Corner Official Gameday Magazine. 2006;3:28.
Wrestling: To cut or not to cut? No longer the question.
The Coaches Corner Official Gameday Magazine. 2005;3:32.
Running the race against injuries in the off-season. 
The Coaches Corner Official Gameday Magazine. 2005;2:32.
APTA. Guidelines for Recognizing and Providing Care for Victims of Child and Elder Abuse. 1999.

Awards

Served as a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education for 5 years.
Served many area universities as an adjunct professor. 
Shenandoah University Physical Therapy Hooding Ceremony Distinguished Speaker, 2008
First Annual Recipient, APTA Emerging Leader Award, 2007

Role in the SoWH

Member for several years on and off.

Why are you running for this position

I have been a member of the women’s health section on and off for the past several years.  My practice has evolved to include more and more women’s health as the need in my area increases.  Previously, I have served our professional association in many capacities, but as my practice evolves, I feel more passionate about getting more involved in the Section.  I am particularly interested in assisting with research as this parallels my current clinical movement towards researching women’s health, as it relates to chronic pain in this population.  I am also hard working and enthusiastic.  As a front line clinical therapist, I also understand some of the research that a clinician in women’s health would find relevant in practice.  With the development of ACOs and the changing healthcare environment, research in women’s health will become even more important.  I want to be a part of keeping us innovative and relevant during these times.

Education

Master of Physical Therapy, Louisiana State University 2002
Women's Health Residency, Duke University, 2007
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Louisiana State University 2010

Certifications

Women's Health Certified Specialist (WCS) 2008
Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) 2007
Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP-Pelvic) 2007

Current Practice

Women's and Men's Health outpatient clinic in Shreveport, LA:  all areas of pelvic rehab, pregnancy/postpartum care, breast/gynecologic cancer rehab and lymphedema management.  Program developer and Coordinator.

Work History

9 years PT experience, 5 years full-time Women's Health

Professional Contributions or Volunteer work.

Chair CAPP-OB Committee for Section on Women's Health.
Adjunct instructor for Women's Health course (LSU).
Clinical Instructor for WH P.T. students.
Offer mentoring to new area WH P.T.s.
Presentation NCPTA Spring Meeting: “Evaluation and Treatment of the Prenatal Client Across the Spectrum.”
Have led a “Mom and Baby Exercise” class.
Teach exercises to the hospital's childbirth class.

Awards

Dean's Award P.T. nominee of class of 2002

Role in the SoWH

Member APTA and SOWH since 2001.
Serve on CAPP-OB Committee since 2007 and assist/teach courses.
Served on Residency Committee 2007-2010.
Speaker at CSM for “What is a Women's Health P.T.” 2010, 2011

Why are you running for this position

I am at heart an educator and take great joy in the teaching process.  I strongly desire to be Director of Education due to my experience in the CAPP-OB course development.  I have been intimately involved with the process of developing, teaching and lab assisting in the CAPP-OB courses since the early stages of development in 2007. In serving as CAPP-OB Chair, I am also becoming experienced in developing policies and addressing the needs of the membership.  I enjoy this professional collaboration, and would like to see continued growth and expansion in various avenues of providing education for our Section members, such as expansion to web-based courses.  Additionally, I would like to develop and provide resources for students and potential clinical instructors seeking involvement in clinical rotations specializing in Women's Health.   I will serve in this role with excellence, and feel that my previous and current experiences lend to a smooth transition into this position.

Education

BA in Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz, 6/93; MSPT from Cleveland State University 12/04.

Certifications

 Planning to pursue my WCS and OCS certifications in the next two years. I am a certified yoga teacher.

Current Practice

Private outpatient facility with a focus on orthopedics and women’s health.

Work History

Outpatient physical therapy for 6 years. I have developed and marketed a women’s health practice.  Previous to physical therapy, I was the web marketing manager for a trade magazine and then a manufacturing firm.

Professional Contributions or Volunteer work

PAC Coordinator 1 year, Legislative Coordinator 1 ½ years (ongoing) for the Northeast District for the Ohio Physical Therapy Association. Ohio representative for the SoWH.

Role in the SoWH

Ohio representative for the SoWH.

Why are you running for this position

I have been a physical therapist in for 6 ½ years. I have been fortunate enough to work for a private outpatient company that has allowed me to create a women’s health practice.  Building a practice has been a challenging and, at times, frustrating business. It has required a tremendous amount of organization, drive, steadfastness of purpose and creativity. I believe I can bring these same characteristics to the Director of Education.

I am a passionate advocate for our profession. In these chaotic days of healthcare change, I believe the role of physical therapists will only grow and expand. It is important that we are on the forefront of new research and new treatment techniques. As Director of Education, I will work to make sure that the Section on Women’s Health is providing the materials to meet these growing demands.  I will welcome your input as to how we can strengthen our educational offerings to further your personal and professional development.

Lastly, physical therapy is my second career. I spent several years in web marketing and then decided to return to school.   I have a skill set that includes content development for the internet as well as marketing.

Education

BS in Human & Organizational Development – Vanderbilt University 2003, Doctor of Physical Therapy – Northwestern University 2008

Certifications

Submitted application to sit for WCS 2012

Current Practice

Practice as a full time pelvic floor physical therapist in the Division of Urogynecology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, serve as the only pelvic floor specialist within the Department of Defense, treat female and male patients.  Involved in research activities to support the Urogynecology fellowship program as well as helping to develop and participate in a multi-center international study on treatment of stress incontinence.

Work History

3 years in practice – 1 year in outpatient orthopedics at a private practice, 2 years at current position in women’s health/pelvic floor PT.

Professional Contributions or Volunteer work.

Publications:
-McVearry ME, Warner WB. Use of physical therapy to augment dilator treatment for vaginal agenesis. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2011;17: 153-156
-McVearry M, Healey W. End-of-Life decision making among older adults. Geri Notes, American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Geriatrics. May 2008.
-Book Chapter Contribution: Authored chapter on physical therapy evaluation and treatment of chonic pelvic pain among male patients. Dr. Bal Carter's Whole Life Prostate Guide, Pending publication by Free Press, May 2012

Guest Lecturer on women’s health and pelvic floor PT for 3rd Year PT students at Marymount University and Nurse Practitioner students at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences

Volunteer Work:
-Arlington Free Clinic: treat patients in the physical therapy incontinence program on a quarterly basis
-Special Olympics: coach a soccer and basketball team weekly

Role in the SoWH

Northeast Regional Representative – current, since December 2010
District of Columbia State Representative – January 2010- December 2010

Why are you running for this position

I have been a volunteer for the section on women’s health for the past 2 years as a state and regional representative, however would like to increase the capacity of my involvement at this time and think the Nominating Committee would be a wonderful opportunity.  I am very passionate about women’s health PT and would like to see the section grow under strong leadership and with a progressive perspective.  I am extremely organized, hard working, and am happy to talk to anyone and everyone and would bring these attributes as a nominating committee member.  Additionally, I would like help develop a women’s health mentorship program within the section for students and new PTs to allow for more exposure and shadowing opportunities.

Education

BS in Biology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997, MPT from Midwestern University 2000

Certifications

WCS 2010, CAPP 2009, CLT 2002

Current Practice

Clinical practice at a Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, a hospital-based out-patient clinic and Florendo Physical Therapy, a privately-owned PT practice, specializing in Female and Male Pelvic Floor Rehab, Obstetric-related PT, Lymphedema Management and Cancer Rehab

Work History

Over 10 years of clinical practice, starting in Outpatient Orthopedic setting and progressing to specialization in Women’s and Men’s Health PT

Professional Contributions or Volunteer work

APTA SOWH Illinois State Representative, lecture to University of Illinois Physical Therapy Seminar on Women’s Health and serve as mentor to PT students, resource to local New Mom’s Group, Midwestern University Alumni Senate member and Midwestern University PT Alumni Association Representative, lecture to numerous local residents, physicians and other medical professional groups

Awards

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Compassion Award

Role in the SoWH

Currently APTA SoWH Illinois State Representative

Why are you running for this position

I have been a member of the Section on Women’s Health since I was a Student PT and have witnessed the exponential growth of the Section over the past years.  I would like to help further this growth as the Section makes invaluable contributions to the field of, not only Women’s Health Physical Therapy practice, but to Women’s Health in general. I would like to serve the Section as a member of the Nominating Committee as I feel I am well organized and am a good communicator and leader.  In this role, I will be able to network with, and promote, my fellow Section members to also serve the Section that has given us so much of which to be proud.