Physical Therapy Faculty & Staff

Associate Director of Clinical Education & Assistant Professor
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Ashlee Baltich is an alumna of Pacific's PT program and served as an adjunct faculty member before taking a a full-time position.  She has a professional background in orthopedic, pelvic health and acute care physical therapy.

Assistant Professor
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Erin Bompiani is a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist and active member of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. Her areas of interest include evaluation and treatment of cerebral palsy, therapy in the natural environment, knowledge translation, and advocacy.

Associate Professor
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Michael Bridges has a professional background in mechanical engineering and his interests include mechanics, product development, and supporting student professional development.  He also provides physical therapy services to Oregon vineyard workers and their families as part of ¡Salud!

Associate Professor
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Tzurei Chen a Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist.  She completed fellowship training through the American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety.

Assistant Professor
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Dr. Galindo teaches Rehabilitation Neuroscience.  She is an alumna of Pacific’s PT program and served as an adjunct faculty member for three years before taking a full-time position. 

Manager of Administrative Services & Clinical Training Manager
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Alice Hochnadel-Johnson is the Administrative Coordinator of Clinical Education & Manager of Clinical Practice for the Physical Therapy Program.

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Assistant Professor & Director of Residency Partnerships
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Evan Liu is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. He completed his orthopedic manual physical therapy fellowship at Regis University and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is an active member of the APTA, APTA-Oregon, and AAOMPT.

Assistant Professor
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Kimberly Malin is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. She has an extensive clinical background in acute care and neurologic rehabilitation. 

Associate Director of Clinical Education & Assistant Professor
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Joe Oelfke is a Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist.  He is an alumni of Pacific's PT program and served as an adjunct faculty member before taking a full-time position.  He has a professional background in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, as well as Clinical Education. 

Interim Director & Professor
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Rebecca Reisch is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Women's Health Clinical Specialist. She is an active member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.  

Professor | Didactic Faculty
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Sheryl Sanders is an anatomist who teaches for the Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Programs.  She also manages the Human Anatomy Lab.

Associate Director of Clinical Education & Associate Professor
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Brian J. Wilkinson is a Certified Hand Specialist and Lymphatic Therapist. He is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association – Oregon and serves as the editor of the Oregon Log.

 

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Director of Clinical Education & Assistant Professor
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Stacy Wong is a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist. She has extensive international experience providing physical therapy to underserved populations while instructing and mentoring students. 

Assistant Professor
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Pei-Tzu “Eliza” Wu completed her post-doctoral training at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research interest includes acute care rehabilitation and cardiovascular risk factors. She is an active member of APTA.

Manager of Budget and Assessment
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Colleen Yamamoto is the Manager of Budget and Assessment for the School of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training. 

Distinguished University Professor, Professor Emerita

Daiva Banaitis studies adult neurology, stroke rehabilitation, massage, and higher education.

Professor Emeritus

Kenneth W. Bush's interests include physical agents, orthopedic evaluation, statistics, and interactive multimedia.

Professor Emerita

Nancy A. Cicirello's interest areas include pediatrics, disability studies, international cross-cultural service, early intervention, special education, and adult neurology.

Professor Emerita

Laurie Lundy-Ekman studies pain physiology, stroke rehabilitation and diagnosis of dizziness.

Distinguished University Professor, Professor Emeritus

John M. Medeiros studies the kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system and objective measurement of musculoskeletal function.

Richard Rutt
Professor Emeritus

Richard Rutt's interest areas include sports physical therapy, injury prevention, and wellness and health promotion.