• 1998 State University of New York, College of Technology, 
  Delhi NY, 13753, Associate in Applied Science, May 2000
  Major: Veterinary Technology
• 1983-1985 Master of Science in Physical Therapy with Distinction,
  Beaver College, Glenside PA, 19038
• 1980-1982 Bachelor of Science with Distinction, College of Agriculture
  and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca NY, 14850
  Major: Animal Science
• 1977-1979 College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Delaware,
  Newark DE, 19713. Dean's Scholar.

• Canine Rehabilitation - presentations by Robert Taylor, DVM, Darryl Millis,DVM,
  David Levine, PhD PT, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
  Annual Conference, Washington DC, September 2000
• Physical Therapy for the Equine Athlete - presentations by Neal Hughes, PT
  Greg Berdoza, DVM, Mimi Porter ATC, Trish Quirion. Association for
  Equine Sports Medicine Annual Conference, New Jersey, September 2000
• "First International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in
  Veterinary Medicine" Oregon State University College of Veterinary
  Medicine, Corvallis OR, August 1999
• "Canine Physical Therapy I", University of Tennessee College of Veterinary
  Medicine, Knoxville TN, June1999
• "Manual Therapy for the Canine Athlete" and "Equine Physical Therapy" 
  APTA Combined Sections, Seattle WA, February 1999
• "Equine Physical Therapy I", Amanda Sutton, Chartered Physiotherapist, 
  APTA Orthopaedic Section, Ithaca NY, October 1998
• "Mechanics of Animal Movement", John Bertrum, PhD, VETMED 604,
  Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Spring 1998
• "Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Horse", Dr. Debra Bennett, PhD,
  Cochrane, Alberta, November 1997
• " Effects of Rehabilitation on the Dog Following Cranial Cruciate Ligament 
  Reconstruction Surgery", APTA Conference, San Diego CA, June 1997
• "Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine", APTA Annual Conference,
  Minneapolis MN, June 1996
• "Equine Myofascial Release", Mark Barnes, PT, April 1996

• 1995 to present: Sole Proprietor, Physical Therapy Private Practice,
  Morning Star Animal Physical Therapy Services
• 1987-1995 Staff Physical Therapist, OCM BOCES, Cortland NY
• 1985-1987 Staff Physical Therapist and Clinical Coordinator,
  Cortland Memorial Hospital, Cortland NY

• 1999-2000 Cornell University Hospital for Animals, College of 
  Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca NY
• 1978 Livestock Management. Dutch Ayr Farms, Bridgeville DE
• 1974-1977 Equine Management. JP Morgan Farms, West Point, NY
• 1973-1979 USMA Veterinary Clinic, West Point, NY

• 1988-1991 Adjunct Faculty, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, 
  Onondaga Community College, Syracuse NY
• 1984-1985 Graduate Assistant, Physical Therapy Department, Beaver College
• 1981-1982 Teaching Assistant, Animal Science Department, Cornell University

• "A Hands-On Approach to Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians" 
  Tufts Animal Expo 2000, Boston MA, October 2000
• "Physical Therapy for Animals: Past, Present, Future" Keynote presentation
  The First International Symposium for Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
  in Veterinary Medicine, Corvallis OR, August 1999
• "Physical Therapy for Animals" Combined Sections Meeting, Seattle WA,
  February 1999
• "Veterinary Physical Therapy", SUNY College of Technology, Delhi NY,
  NYSAVT Meeting, November 1998
• "Equine Physical Therapy", APTA Orthopaedic Section, Ithaca NY, October 1998
• "Veterinary Physical Therapy in Critical Care", 
  Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital, Springfield MA, May 1998
• "Veterinary Physical Therapy: How To Get Started", APTA Combined Sections,
  Boston MA, February 1998 
• "Physical Therapy for Animals", Cornell University College of Veterinary
  Medicine, 15 presentations to administration, staff and faculty.1996-2000 
  Research
• 1981-1983 Research Technician. Animal Science Department, 
  Cornell University, Ithaca NY
• "The relationship between structural and kinematic asymmetry of the lower extremities in twenty healthy subjects. " Philadelphia Institute for Physical Therapy and Beaver College. American Physical Therapy Journal, May 1988
• "Migration of fresh and cryopreserved human spermatozoa in polyacrylamide gel." Fertility and Sterility, May 1982

• "Historical Perspective on Canine Physical Therapy" In Canine Physical Therapy, 
  edited by Robert Taylor, DVM, Darryl Millis, DVM and David Levine, PT.
  In Press
• "Physical Therapy" In Veterinary Surgical Secrets, edited by Joseph Harari, DVM. 
  Hanley & Belfus, 2000
• Animal Physical Therapy Resource Manual: A Guide for Physical Therapy
  and Veterinary Professionals, Morning Star Farm Publications, 1999
• 1996 - 1999 "Veterinary Physical Therapy" Newsletter

• 1997- 2000 President, Animal Physical Therapist Special Interest Group,
  Orthopaedic Section, APTA. Education Chair, Newsletter Editor, 
  Chairperson of Malpractice Insurance Committee
• 1996 -1998: Liaison, NYS APTA and AVMA
• 1994- present: Consultant, NYS APTA Practice Committee

• Association for Equine Sports Medicine: 2000
• NYSAVT - New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians: 1998
• The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy: 1997
• Veterinary Orthopedic Society: 1997
• Cayuga County 4-H - Leader: "Just Kidding Around": 1997
• Cayuga Dressage and Combined Training: 2001
• Canadian Horse and Animal Physical Therapists Association: 1996
• American Physical Therapy Association: 1983

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