Kristin  Agee, PT, DPT

Kristin Agee, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Ashlynne Allen

Ashlynne Allen


Clinical Research Study Assistant

Debbie Altmann

Debbie Altmann


Clinical Service Representative II / Physical Therapy Scheduling

Steven Ambler, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH

Steven Ambler, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH

(he/him/his)

Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Surgery

Division Director of Education

Diane Backes

Diane Backes

(she/her/hers)

Clinical Operations Manager

Robert Baker, PTA

Robert Baker, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rachel Belk, PTA

Rachel Belk, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Marghuretta D. Bland, PT, DPT, MSCI

Marghuretta D. Bland, PT, DPT, MSCI


Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology and Occupational Therapy

Nancy J. Bloom, PT, DPT, MSOT

Nancy J. Bloom, PT, DPT, MSOT


Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Surgery

Jennifer Brown, BS

Jennifer Brown, BS

(she/her/hers)

Manager, Marketing and Student Recruitment

Megan M Burgess, PT, DPT, OCS

Megan M Burgess, PT, DPT, OCS

(she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Surgery

Tammy L. Burlis, PT, DPT, CCS

Tammy L. Burlis, PT, DPT, CCS

(she/her/hers)

Professor of Physical Therapy and Internal Medicine

Director of Clinical Education

Associate Director of Professional Curriculum

Alex Carr

Alex Carr

Clinical Service Representative III

Sean Catron, PT, DPT

Sean Catron, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinical Associate

McKenna Chapman

McKenna Chapman

Clinical Research Study Assistant

Lauren Claeys, MS CCC-SLP, CBIS

Lauren Claeys, MS CCC-SLP, CBIS

Speech-Language Pathologist

B. Ruth Clark, PT, PhD

B. Ruth Clark, PT, PhD


Professor of Physical Therapy and Neurology

Suzanne L. Cornbleet, PT, DPT

Suzanne L. Cornbleet, PT, DPT


Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Surgery

Sarah Cristea

Sarah Cristea

Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II

Carryne Cross

Carryne Cross

Patient Billing/Services Representative II

Beth Crowner,  PT, DPT, NCS, MPPA

Beth Crowner, PT, DPT, NCS, MPPA

(she/her/hers)

Professor of Physical Therapy and Neurology

Mary Crumley, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS, MSCS

Mary Crumley, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS, MSCS

(she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Neurology

Sylvia L. Czuppon, PT, DPT, OCS

Sylvia L. Czuppon, PT, DPT, OCS

(she/her/hers)

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Surgery

Tyler Detmer, PT, DPT, OCS

Tyler Detmer, PT, DPT, OCS

Musculoskeletal Lead

Physical Therapist

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Robert H. Deusinger, PT, PhD

Bob Deusinger, retired in 2013, and his career with the Program in Physical Therapy covered all three missions: education, research and patient care.  As the director of the Human Biodynamics Laboratory (HBL),Bob led a team in research directed at understanding complexities of the knee joint and the mechanisms of injury or disease. He also served as Director, Clinical Practice for seven years, taught Kinesiology to the DPT students, and mentored PhD students.  Bob was honored with the Robert Bartlett Recognition Award and Charles M Magistro Distinguished Service Award from the Foundation for Physical Therapy.

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Susan S. Deusinger, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Susan S. Deusinger, PT, PhD, FAPTA, retired in July 2014 after 36 years at Washington University.  During her tenure Susie demonstrated great passion for the profession and for leading the Program to the highly respected organization it is today.  Susie was instrumental in leading Washington University’s transition from baccalaureate level physical therapist education, to a master’s degree, to the current clinical DPT degree.  Susie’s leadership has been acknowledged multiple times by the American Physical Therapy Association at the chapter, state, and national level, and she was inducted into APTA’s Catherine Worthingham Fellows in 2006.

Kaleigh Dickneite, MA

Kaleigh Dickneite, MA

Events & Marketing Specialist

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Kathleen Dixon, PT, MEd

Kathleen Dixon’s career spanned nearly fifty years during which she distinguished herself as a clinician, educator and advocate for physical therapy. She began her service to Washington University in 1981. Kathleen made major contributions in curriculum analysis, development of faculty as excellent educators, and delivery of innovative learning experiences to ensure our students would maintain the highest professional standards and integrity. She was active at the local and state levels of the Missouri Physical Therapy Association. She retired in 2000.

Kathy Dolan, OT

Kathy Dolan, OT

Occupational Therapist

Megan Dougherty

Megan Dougherty

Clinical Service Representative II

Renee Downing

Renee Downing

Administrative Coordinator (Assessment and Clinical Education)

Jennifer	 Dubbert, PT

Jennifer Dubbert, PT

(she/her/hers)

Manager, Clinical Practice

Physical Therapist

Ryan P. Duncan, PT, DPT, MSCI

Ryan P. Duncan, PT, DPT, MSCI

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Neurology

Alexandra Eaks

Alexandra Eaks

Insurance Billing/Collections Assistant II

Gammon M. Earhart, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Gammon M. Earhart, PT, PhD, FAPTA

(she/her/hers)

Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology, and Neuroscience

Associate Dean for Physical Therapy

Director of the Program in Physical Therapy

Jeremie Ferey

Jeremie Ferey

Research Lab Manager

Stephanie Flores, PT, DPT

Stephanie Flores, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist/ Clinical Associate

Sydney Garner

Sydney Garner

Clinical Service Representative II

Ellie George, PT

Ellie George, PT

Physical Therapist/Clinic Associate

Ashley Gisher, PTA

Ashley Gisher, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Kristopher Gordon, PT, DPT

Kristopher Gordon, PT, DPT


Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Surgery