Lori Schrodt is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Western Carolina University where she teaches geriatric and neuromuscular physical therapy content. Dr. Schrodt received a BS in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and a MS and PhD in Human Movement Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also completed a predoctoral fellowship from the Carolina Program in Health and Aging Research program through the UNC Institute on Aging. Her current research emphasis is in development of clinical-community health promotion partnership models for improved wellness, physical activity, and fall prevention. She also assists in dissemination and utilization of evidence-based health promotion programs in western North Carolina. Dr. Schrodt has served on the HPW SIG Nominating Committee since 2007 and also assisted in the development of various health promotion community education materials for the SIG. Her goals, if elected, include continuing to build health promotion and wellness resources and research blast casts for members and further development of collaborative opportunities between APTA members and the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA).

Carol Glasscock has been a physical therapist for 19 years working in a variety of clinical settings. Since 2003, she has owned a health club and physical therapy clinic, where she specializes in geriatrics, wellness, and orthopedics. Ms. Glasscock has been a long-standing member of APTA and the Section on Geriatrics and is in the process of completing her CEEAA.  If elected, she plans to help promote health and wellnessinitiatives to other physical therapists and the general public, as well as help identify qualified members to be nominated for SIG offices.

Gina Pariser received her PhD in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee in 1989 and her BS in Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University in 1997.  She has served as a faculty member in exercise science and physical therapy programs. Presently she is an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Bellarmine University, where she has been since 2005. Dr. Pariser teaches courses in exercise physiology, health promotion, anatomy, and research. Dr. Pariser’s clinical experiences have 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 University and community entities that provide health care for predominately low-income and ethically diverse populations at high risk for diabetes. It is a unique model for physical therapy practice in tertiary prevention.

Dr. Pariser has received external grants for research related to the program, published her work, and has presented on this topic at national conferences.   Prior to becoming a physical therapist Dr. Pariser also directed university and hospital based wellness programs.  If elected, she plans to continue assisting with SIG research blast casts, promote health and wellness initiatives to physical therapists and the general public, as well as help identify qualified members to be nominated for SIG offices.

Education:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, May 2005 - May 2008

Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, August 1991 - May 1995

Work Experience:
Physical Therapist - Orthopedic Outpatient - Intermountain Health Care - May 2008 - present
Physical Therapy Aide - Orthopedic Outpatient - Intermountain Health Care - February 2003 - May 2008
Senior Training Manager - Marriott International - December 1999 - July 2002
Front Desk Supervisor - Marriott Vacation Club International - July 1996 - December 1999

Clinical Education:
Hand and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (360 hours) - Orthopedic Outpatient - Murray, UT
The University Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic (360 hours) - Neuro Rehabilitation - Salt Lake City, UT - *Noted "With Distinction" on 6 elements of CPI
Elite Performance and Rehabilitation (400 hours) - Orthopedic Outpatient - Santa Barbara, CA
Diabetic Foot Care Clinic (40 hours) - Wound Care - Murray, UT
University of Utah Pain Clinic (40 hours) - Pain Clinic - Salt Lake City, UT
St. Mark’s Hospital (400 hours) - Acute Care Setting - Salt Lake City, UT - *Noted "With Distinction" on 5 elements of CPI
Woodland Park Care Center (40 hours) - Skilled Nursing Facility - Salt Lake City, UT

Skill, Interests, and Certifications:
Excellent communication skills, CPR Certified, Excellent speaking and presentation skills, First Aid Certified, Computer skills, HIPAA Certified, Member of APTA since 2005, Member of the Orthopedic Section of APTA, Travel, Hiking, Cookin, Yoga