DPT Program Faculty

Eric Arguello, PT, DPT, PhD
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (Emeritus)

Erica Kiernan, PT, DPT, OT, MOT, PhD

Howe (Hao) Liu, PT, MS, PhD
Fellow of the Gerontological Society of American

Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy (Emeritus)

Carissa Stoddard, PT, DPT, PhD
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy

Chris Wiedman, PT, DPT, PhD

Adam Yoder, PT, DPT, ATC
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

Associated Faculty
Beau Greer, PhD

Matthew Husnik, BS, CPO, LPO

Margaret McGee, PT, PhD
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy

Jeremy Fehrmann, PT, DPT

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Eric Arguello, PT, DPT, PhD
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (Emeritus)
Professor and Director
Email: eric.arguello@allencollege.edu

Dr. Arguello joined the Physical Therapy Faculty in 2019 and was appointed director of the physical therapy program in 2020. His clinical expertise is in the rehabilitation and prevention of injuries in young athletes. He has taught in physical therapy graduate education for over 10 years. Dr. Arguello’s areas of teaching are in anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.

Education:
PhD, Exercise Science, Florida State University
DPT, Physical Therapy, Regis University
MSPT, Physical Therapy, University of South Florida
MS, Movement Science, Florida State University
BA, Biology, Augustana College

Certifications:
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Emeritus (OCS), American Physical Therapy Association
Functional Dry Needling Practitioner (FDN), Kinetacore
Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CI), American Physical Therapy Association
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association

Teaching Concentration
Human Anatomy and Movement Science

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Arguello’s primary research interest is in the management and prevention of sports injuries. Additional areas of research include anatomical variation, exercise interventions, and nutrition.
He has published in academic journals and presented research at national and state conferences.

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Bryan Bond, DC, PhD
Professor
Email: bryan.bond@allencollege.edu

Dr. Bond joined the Physical Therapy Faculty at Allen College in 2021 and currently holds the rank of Professor. Dr. Bond received his B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo in Ontario. He earned his BS in Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from the National University of Health Sciences and spent several years in private practice. In addition, Dr. Bond holds a Master of Science in Biomechanics from The University of Kansas and a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehabilitation Science from The University of Kansas Medical Center. Also, he is currently working towards completion of a Rehabilitation Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. With over 20 years of teaching experience, he has instructed a diverse range of graduate education classes including musculoskeletal assessment, biomechanics, imaging, research, and anatomy.

Education:
PhD, Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center
MS, Biomechanics, University of Kansas
DC, Doctor of Chiropractic, National University of Health Sciences
BS, Human Biology, National University of Health Sciences
BSc, Kinesiology, University of Waterloo

Certifications:
Rehabilitation Diplomate (C), American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board
Functional Dry Needling Practitioner (FDN), Kinetacore
Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Functional Movement
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Movement

Primary Teaching Concentration:
Human Anatomy, Movement Science, Imaging, Research

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Bond’s research interests involve studying the mechanisms and effects of manual therapy on musculoskeletal pain. His scholarship contributions include peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at national conferences.

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Erica Kiernan, PT, DPT, OT, MOT, PhD
Associate Professor
Email: Erica.kiernan@allencollege.edu

Dr. Kiernan joined the Physical Therapy Faculty in 2020. She has taught in physical therapy graduate education for 15 years with her areas of expertise in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation. She has taught in occupational therapy and public health graduate programs. She also wrote and teaches a continuing education course in clinical neuroscience.

Education:
PhD, Public Health, University of Florida
MOT, Occupational Therapy, University of St Augustine
DPT, Physical Therapy, University of St Augustine
BS, Biology, Old Dominion University

Certifications:
Quality Matters, Online Teaching Certification
TTI Success Insights DISC Certified

Teaching Concentration:
Neuroscience and Neurological Physical Therapy

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Kiernan’s area of research is in Parkinson’s disease, hybrid teaching, and educational leadership. She has presented posters and platform presentations on her research at the national level of APHA, APTA, and AOTA. She has also published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy Education (AJOTE)

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Howe (Hao) Liu, PT, MS, PhD
Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America
Professor and Director of Collaborative Research
E-mail: Hao.Liu@allencollege.edu

Dr. Liu joined the Physical Therapy Faculty in 2022. He has taught in higher ed physical therapy programs nearly 20 years. As a licensed physical therapist, his clinical expertise is in the rehabilitation of geriatric and neurological dysfunctions. As a leading researcher and collaborator in his areas, he has conducted externally and internally funded research projects and published hundreds of peer-reviewed articles and professional conference presentations.

Education:
PhD, Human Anatomy, University of Mississippi Medical Center
MSPT, Physical Therapy, University of Mississippi Medical Center
MS, Neuroanatomy, Suzhou Medical College
BS, Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College

Certifications:
Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults (CEEAA) - American Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Certified LVST Big – LSVT Global.
Certified Dementia Practitioner - National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Cognitive Rehabilitation Certified - American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Physical Therapy Scholar for Parkinson Disease - Parkinson Disease Foundation
Hesch Sacroiliac Practitioner (HSP) – Hesch Institute for Sacroiliac Treatment, Research, and Education
Visceral manipulation – Barral Institute

Teaching Concentration
Human Anatomy, Pathology, and Pharmacology

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Liu research primarily focuses on two areas: 1) geriatric rehabilitation including effect and modification of assistive ambulatory devices and pain control for older adults, and use of complementary and alternative therapy combined with conventional physical therapy for the elderly with a variety of medical and functional deficits; and 2) identification of skeletal muscle variation and surface projections of how peripheral nerves travel and potential impingement spots assessed with ink injection, cadaveric dissection, and diagnostic ultrasound in human body.

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Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy (Emeritus)
Professor, Assistant to the Program Director
Email: Venita.Lovelacechandler@allencollege.edu

Dr. Lovelace-Chandler joined the Physical Therapy Faculty in 2020. She has taught in physical therapy graduate education for 40 years with her areas of expertise including professional issues and pediatrics. She serves the program related to accreditation activities. She enjoys participation in the American Physical Therapy Association and fostering opportunities for students.

Education:
PhD, Health Education and Allied Health Academic Leadership, Texas A&M University
Master’s degree in College Teaching, Physical Therapy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BS, Physical Therapy, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX

Certifications:
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, APTA, Board Certified Pediatric Specialist Emeritus
Quality Matters, Online Teaching Certification, 2020
Credentialed Clinical Instructor, Texas Consortium for Clinical Education, Inc, 2013

Teaching Concentration:
Professional Issues in Physical Therapy and Pediatric Physical Therapy

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Lovelace-Chandler’s area of research is in pediatrics (muscle testing in infants, promotion of movement, and differential diagnosis), and educational leadership, including accreditation issues. She has presented posters and platform presentations at numerous state and national APTA meetings, and she has published articles and book chapters.

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Carissa Stoddard, PT, DPT, PhD
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor
Email: Carissa.stoddard@allencollege.edu

Dr. Stoddard joined the Physical Therapy Faculty in 2020. She has worked as a pediatric physical therapist for the last 6 years in a variety of settings including home health, outpatient, and acute care hospitals. Her clinical areas of expertise are pediatric brain injury and disorders of consciousness, trauma, orthopedics, and neurodevelopment. She has also assisted in teaching handling and manual therapy skills for the musculoskeletal physical therapy courses and pediatric courses at Texas Woman’s University where she is completing her PhD in physical therapy. Her PhD dissertation focus is on balance testing in adolescent dancers and other performing artists.

Education:
PhD, Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University
DPT, Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University
BA, American Studies, University of Texas at Austin

Certifications:
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Primary Teaching Concentration:
Human Anatomy, Patient Care Skills, Pediatric Physical Therapy

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Stoddard is currently working on completion of her PhD in Physical Therapy. Her dissertation research is on Y-Balance Testing in adolescent dancers and performing artists. Other areas of research interest include pediatric disorders of consciousness and recovery of brain injury. She has presented at state and national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.

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Chris Wiedman, PT, DPT, PhD
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education
Phone: (319) 464-2545
Email: Christopher.Wiedman@allencollege.edu
Mailing Address: 1825 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703

Dr. Wiedman joined the Physical Therapy Faculty in 2018. He has practiced in a wide variety of treatment settings included acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient therapy, consulting, management, and long-term care. He currently specializes in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders, balance disorders, and complex dizziness. Dr. Wiedman also served in leadership positions for 12 years and is a member of the APTA’s Health Policy and Administration section, serving on the LAMP (Leadership, Administration, Management, Professionalism) Leadership committee.

Education:
PhD, Education, Drake University
DPT, Physical Therapy, Northwestern University
MPT, Physical Therapy, Northwestern University
BS, Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Certifications:
LAMP Leadership Certificate (in progress)
EIM Hybrid Learning Certificate
Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation certified
Healthcare Ethics, Law, Management, and Policy Certificate
Cervicogenic Dizziness competency certificate
Functional Movement Screen/Selective Functional Movement Assessment certified: Level 1
ASTYM certified
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Primary Teaching Concentration:
Clinical Education, Professional Engagement and Leadership and Management

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Wiedman’s research interests include leadership and management in physical therapy practice as well as leadership and program directorship in higher education.

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Adam Yoder, PT, DPT, ATC
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Associate Professor
Email: Adam.Yoder@Allencollege.edu

Dr. Yoder joined the Physical Therapy Faculty in 2019. His areas of expertise are in musculoskeletal practice, manual therapy and sports medicine. He is also a faculty member with Evidence in Motion mentoring and teaching continuing education courses and assisting with the Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Program.

Education:
DPT, Physical Therapy, Southwest Baptist University
BA, Athletic Training, Bethel University

Certifications:
NATABOC, Athletic Trainer
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
Hybrid Teaching Certification Evidence In Motion
Therapeutic Pain Science Specialist (TPS) Evidence In Motion
Medical and Fitness level 2 Provider Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)

Teaching Concentration
Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Yoder’s area of research is in the management of musculoskeletal disorders with an interest in manual therapy and in the golfing athlete. He has presented his research at national and state conferences.

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Beau Greer
Adjunct, School of Health Sciences
Email: Beau.Greer@allencollege.edu

Education:
PhD, Florida State University
MA, Furman University
BS, Furman University

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Matthew Husnik, CPO, LPO
Adjunct, School of Health Sciences
Email: Matthew.Husnik@allencollege.edu

Education:
BS, University of Iowa

Certification:
Prosthetics & Orthotics, Northwestern
University

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Margaret McGee
Adjunct, School of Health Sciences
Email: Margaret.McGee@allencollege.edu

Education:
PhD, University of Central Arkansas
MS, University of Central Arkansas
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University

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Jeremy Fehrmann
Adjunct, School of Health Sciences
Email: Jeremy.Fehrmann@allencollege.edu

Education:
D.P.T., Des Moines University
BS, Iowa State University