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Faculty and Staff

David A. Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS, ECS (email)
Associate Professor
502.272.8373
BS in Physical Therapy – Oakland University
MS in Physical Therapy – University of Kentucky
EdD in Education Leadership – Spalding University

David Boyce PT, EdD, OCS, ECS, is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Bellarmine University. He is dual board certified in Orthopedic and Electrophysiologic Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He currently teaches in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Bellarmine University in the musculoskeletal curriculum and is coordinator of the program’s study abroad program. His clinical interests are in the treatment of shoulder, cervical spine, knee, and foot injuries.

Joseph A. “Tony” Brosky, PT, DHS, SCS (email)
Associate Professor
502.272.8375
BS in Physical Therapy – University of Kentucky
MS in Physical Therapy – University of Kentucky
DHS in Physical Therapy – University of Indianapolis

Joseph A. (“Tony”) Brosky, Jr., received his entry-level physical therapy degree from the University of Kentucky-College of Health Sciences in 1987, and a post-graduate Masters Degree in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from the University of Kentucky in 1996. He completed his Doctor of Health Science Degree in 2010 from the University of Indianapolis-Krannert School of Physical Therapy. He served as the Coordinator of Sports Physical Therapy in the Kentucky Clinic at the University of Kentucky from 1990-1996. In 1994 he was recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist, and was recertified in 2004. From 1996-2003, he served as Assistant Professor at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2002. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky where he teaches musculoskeletal courses and coordinates the service learning curriculum. He was recognized as a University of Kentucky-College of Health Science outstanding alumni in 2007 and received the Homines Pro Aliis Award for Service in 2010 from Bellarmine University. He is the recipient of several research grants and has authored numerous abstracts, book chapters, and peer-reviewed manuscripts in professional journals on a variety of topics related to rehabilitation of the lower extremity, service learning and other issues relevant to physical therapist education. His clinical, teaching and research interests involve examination, rehabilitation, and management of lower extremity musculoskeletal problems and the importance of creating professional development opportunities for students through community engagement activities.

Catherine “Kate” Crandell, PT, DPT (email)
Assistant Professor
BS in Physical Therapy – Washington University
MS in Physical Therapy – Washington University
MDiv in Divinity – Louisville Seminary
DPT in Physical Therapy – Shenandoah University

Kate is a native of the Chicago area who attended Purdue University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Health Education. In 1986, Kate moved to St. Louis to attend graduate school where she earned both a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. For thirteen years, Kate was an instructor and physical therapist at Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy. In 2007, Kate joined Bellarmine University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program as an adjunct faculty member. She earned a Master of Divinity degree from Louisville Seminary in 2009 and in 2011, Kate earned her post-professional transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Shenandoah University. As Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Education, Kate is the newest member of the Physical Therapy Program faculty team. Kate’s teaching and clinical practice has focused on adult outpatient orthopedics. Kate has a special interest in service-learning and community-campus partnerships.

Beth Ennis, PT, EdD, PCS, ATP (email)
Assistant Professor
502. 272.8434
BA in Behavioral Science – Pomona College
MSPT in Physical Therapy – Boston University
EdD in Education Leadership – Spalding University

I joined the faculty at Bellarmine Unversity full time in 2002, and was a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville prior to that. I teach the Pediatrics course, team-teach in the Neurological track and Service-Learning series, Teaching and Learning course, Professional and Legal Issues course, and coordinate the Doctoral Seminar.

I am a board certified clinical specialist in Pediatric physical therapy, and have been practicing for many years. While my expertise is in child development, my doctoral work is in leadership and education. Current research includes projects related to use of aquatic therapy in children with autism and developmental impacts of education of parents of at-risk children.

While I love teaching, I also truly enjoy my work with children and their families, and run a private practice that allows me to continue my clinical work. I also enjoy working with caregivers and professionals to further educate them in child development. I am a certified Assistive Technology Provider and love helping children and their families gain as much functional independence as possible.

Patricia D. Gillette, PT, PhD, GCS (email)
Professor
502.272.8367
BS in Physical Therapy – Medical College of Georgia
MS in Physiology – Temple University
PhD in Physiology& Biophysics – University of Louisville

Dr. Gillette is Board Certified Specialist in Geriatrics (GCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). She is a Professor of Physical Therapy at Bellarmine University. Her primary interest is Geriatric Rehabilitation and Health Promotion and Wellness in the Aging Adult with the goal of preventing and/or improving mobility and functional independence. She also has a strong interest in working with older adults with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. She has practiced in acute care, outpatient, long term care, and home health care settings as well as Cardiac Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab. Her primary research interests are in the field of Aging and Wellness and Geriatric Rehab. Her current research is focused on the effectiveness of Community Wellness Programs in preventing falls and improving balance.

Peri J. Jacobson, PT, DPT, MBA (email)
Assistant Professor
502.272.7969
BS in Physical Therapy – University of Kentucky
MBA in Business – University of Louisville
DPT in Physical Therapy – Shenandoah University

Dr. Peri Jacobson is an assistant professor and the Director of Clinical Education for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Bellarmine University. A physical therapist in full-time practice since 1983, Dr. Jacobson transitioned to academic physical therapy in 1998. Current teaching responsibilities include physical therapy management and administration, clinical education, and introductory clinical skills. Current scholarship interests include studying processes and outcomes associated with clinical education. Clinical experience spans across the continuum of health care delivery systems in a multitude of practice settings. Concurrent with clinical practice, Dr. Jacobson held departmental supervisory and director roles and later transitioned into multidisciplinary, multi-site, and multi-state healthcare administration. Immediately prior to entering academia, Dr. Jacobson was a national director/senior level executive with one of the nation’s largest healthcare providers. She earned her Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisville, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. Dr. Jacobson is married and has two children.

Dennis Lesch, PT, GCS (email)
Instructor
502.272.8284
BS in Physical Therapy – Washington University

Mr. Lesch is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Physical Therapy in 1976 and has practiced in multiple settings to include rehab facilities, a nursing home, UofL Hospital and home health. He has developed an expertise in general rehab and has a passion for working with amputees. In 2005 he received his Geriatric Clinical Specialization to complement both his clinical practice and his teaching. He has been active in both clinical education and classroom teaching his entire career, and has taught in the UofL/Bellarmine Program since its inception. Employing a keen eye for the extremely obvious, his goal as a therapist and educator for both his patients and his students is to help them discover and develop their talents while working to improve their skills. Dennis is married with five adult children and has lived in Louisville with his social worker wife since 1984.

M. Elaine Lonnemann, PT, DPT, MMScPT, OCS (email)
Associate Professor
502.272.8366
BHS in Physical Therapy – University of Louisville
MMSc in Physical Therapy – University of St. Augustine
DPT in Physical Therapy – University of St. Augustine

Elaine is a certified specialist in Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapy. She teaches Functional Anatomy, Examination and Management of the Spine, Differential Diagnosis, Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy, and Professional and Legal Issues. She also teaches continuing education seminars to clinicians in the area of Spinal Manipulation and Musculoskeletal Examination and Management of the Pelvic Region. She has taught and written online courses in the areas of Primary Care in PT, Differential Diagnosis, Spinal Instability and Spinal Manipulation. She is an active member of the APTA and serves as the Secretary of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT).

David Pariser, PT, PhD (email)
Associate Professor
502.272.7440
BS in Physical Therapy – West Virginia University
MEd in Physical Education – University of New Orleans
PhD in Education Curriculum & Instruction – University of New Orleans

Dave received his B.S. in Physical Therapy from West Virginia University in 1983. He later moved to New Orleans and was a full time faculty member at Louisiana State University’s Health Sciences Center’s Physical Therapy Program in New Orleans from 1988-2005. During that time Dave earned his PhD in Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans. Dave and his wife Gina Pariser (PT, PhD) moved to Louisville in 2005 upon accepting faculty positions at Bellarmine. Dave’s teaching, scholarship and clinical work have been mainly in the areas of orthopedics/musculoskeletal problems, gerontology, and advocacy/public policy. He has served in various capacities within the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Kentucky and Louisiana Chapters (KPTA and LPTA), including LPTA President and Chair of the Legislative Committees for both the LPTA and KPTA. At APTA’s House of Delegates in June 2011, Dave was elected to a three year term on APTA’s Board of Directors. Dave and Gina have twin teen-age daughters.

Gina Pariser, PT, PhD (email)
Associate Professor
502.272.8372
BS in Physical Education – University of Tennessee
MS in Exercise Physiology – Indiana University
PhD in Exercise Science – University of Tennessee
BS in Physical Therapy – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans

Gina Pariser received her BS in Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University and her PhD in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee. She is an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Bellarmine University, where she has been a faculty member since 2005. Most of her clinical experience has focused on physical therapy management of patients with diabetes and health co-morbidities that limit their mobility and capacity for exercise. She developed a diabetes self-management program for people with diabetes and mobility impairments called Active Steps for Diabetes. The program is an academic-community program involving Bellarmine and community entities that provide health care for predominately low-income and ethnically diverse populations at high risk for diabetes. She has received external grants for research related to the program, published her work, and has presented on this topic at national conferences. Dr. Pariser teaches courses in exercise physiology, health promotion, anatomy, and research. Dr. Pariser enjoys hiking and gardening.

Nancy Urbscheit, PT, PhD (email)
Professor
502.272.8369
BS in Physical Therapy – State University of New York – Buffalo
MS in Physiology – State University of New York – Buffalo
PhD in Physiology – State University of New York – Buffalo

Nancy L. Urbscheit earned a B.S. in Physical Therapy, followed by a M.S. and PhD in Physiology at SUNY at Buffalo. She has taught in physical therapy programs at the University of Iowa, East Carolina University and the University of Louisville and was a recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association Dorothy Briggs Memorial Scientific Award. She has been a faculty member of the physical therapy program at Bellarmine University for the last 10 years. Her clinical focus is on care of the adult with brain damage. She currently practices part time in acute care. She also plays the flute in two groups and enjoys art and dance.

Mark R. Wiegand, PT, PhD (email)
Professor and Director
502.272.8368
BS in Physical Therapy – University of Kansas
MS in Human Performance – University of Wisconsin LaCrosse
PhD in Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology – University of Louisville

Dr. Mark Wiegand is professor and director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Bellarmine University. He teaches anatomy and is interested in the role of service learning and professional development in physical therapy education. Dr. Wiegand received his degree in physical therapy from the University of Kansas, his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and his PhD from the University of Louisville. In 2002 Dr. Wiegand received the Outstanding Physical Therapist Service Award from the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association, and was a Bellarmine University Wyatt Fellowship recipient in 2007 and a 2008 Louisville Health Enterprises Network Fellow. He is married to Judy Wiegand, PT, is the father of five adult children, and has two (soon to be three) grandchildren.