Sara Jones, DPT Clinic Supervisor
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology, St. Ambrose University 2000; Master of Physical Therapy, St. Ambrose University 2002; Doctor of Physical Therapy, St. Ambrose University 2012
Certifications: APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
Focus of Continuing Education: Vestibular rehabilitation, Treatment of the overhead athlete, Postural Restoration Institute
Professional Interests: Overhead athlete injury prevention and rehabilitation, Vestibular rehabilitation for athletes with concussions, Postural Restoration Institute, Pectus Carinatum bracing clinic, Patients with rib dysfunction
Personal Interests: Swimming, Hiking, Traveling, and making pottery. Played NAIA volleyball at St. Ambrose University from 1996-1999. Started as middle hitter for 3 years and earned All-American Academic Honors during her senior year. Appeared in the Final Four Regional Championship all four years and the NAIA National Tournament in 1999
LaChelle Graziano, LPTA
Education: Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assisting, Medical Careers Institute 2009
Memberships: APTA
Certifications: APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Focus of Continuing Education: Manual Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, Orthopedic Injuries, TMJ Dysfunction
Professional Interests: Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy, Functional Strength Training, Injury Prevention in Youth Athletes
Personal Interests: Alabama football (Roll Tide!) and spending time with family and friends. LaChelle is a former sideline and competition cheerleader.
Tori Faulkner, MS, CEP
Education: Bachelor of Science in Sports Psychology, Concord University 2012; Master of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Appalachian State University 2014
Certifications: Clinical Exercise Physiologist, ACSM
Memberships: American College of Sports Medicine
Focus of Continuing Education: Clinical Exercise Physiology, Chronic Disease Management and Prevention, Sport Psychology, Strength Training
Professional Interests: Youth Obesity Management, Sport Specific Training and Injury Prevention, Strength and Conditioning
Personal Interests: Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Running, Weight Training, Reading, and Volunteering at humane societies. Tori played Division II soccer at Concord University.
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