Faculty & Staff

JEANNETTE ANDERSON, PT, MHS, MTC
Clinical Instructor and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
Education:
BS Physical Therapy Georgia State University
MHS Orthopedic Physical Therapy University of Indianapolis
DHS in process University of Indianapolis

Jeannette Anderson is certified in Manual Therapy and is completing her Doctor of Health Sciences degree from the University of Indianapolis. In addition to her 25 years of clinical experience in outpatient and acute-care settings and academic experience at Western Carolina University, Ms. Anderson most recently served as a clinic director for Physiotherapy Associates.

YU-PING CHEN, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Education:
BS Physical Therapy National Taiwan University
Sc.D Applied Kinesiology Boston University

Dr. Chen’s research is in the area of movement patterns of children. She has published research on the reaching patterns of children with cerebral palsy and fine motor tasks in toddlers. Prior to coming to Georgia State, Dr. Chen was a member of the PT faculty at California State University, Fresno.

PHILIP FABRIZIO, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS
Clinical Instructor
Education:
BS Exercise Science University of Pittsburgh
MS Exercise Physiology University of Pittsburgh
MPT Physical Therapy Duquesne University
DPT Physical Therapy Marymount University

Dr. Fabrizio is a certified ergonomics assessment specialist, a member of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists, and an APTA member. Prior to joining the GSU faculty, Dr. Fabrizio was a Clinical Instructor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. His teaching interests are in the anatomical sciences and research interests involve descriptive anatomical studies, anatomy teaching methods and skeletal muscle function.

ALYSSA LaFORME FISS, PT, PhD, PCS
Assistant Professor
Education:
BS Physical Therapy The Ohio State University
MPT Physical Therapy The Ohio State University
PhD Rehabilitation Science University of Kentucky

Dr. Fiss has practiced in early intervention, pediatric outpatient, home health and long term acute care settings. Her doctoral research focused on service delivery models and use of playgroups in pediatric physical therapy. She holds Board Certified Specialization in pediatric physical therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Dr. Fiss continues to practice in early intervention.

KIMBERLY MORELLI, PT, DPT, MTC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Education:
BS Biology Oglethorpe University
MPT Physical Therapy Emory University
DPT Physical Therapy Emory University

Dr. Morelli has practiced as a physical therapist in outpatient and home health settings. She has held positions at both staff and supervisory levels. She received her Manual Therapy Certification through the University of St. Augustine.

NIAMH TUNNEY, PT, DPT, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Education:
DipPhysio Physiotherapy Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
MS Allied Health Professions Georgia State University
DPT Physical Therapy Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions

Dr. Tunney’s clinical focus is in the area of adult neurological rehabilitation. She has held positions at both staff and supervisory levels. Her teaching interests include basic patient management, adult neurological rehabilitation and geriatrics. Dr. Tunney’s research addresses motor learning and the older adult.

YONG “TAI” WANG, PhD
Professor
Education:
BS Exercise Science Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, China
MS Exercise Science Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, China
MA Biomechanics Ball State University
PhD Rehabilitation Biomechanics University of Illinois

Dr. Wang’s research focus is on three dimensional kinematical and kinetic analysis of gait, balance, and muscle strength for the elderly, neuromuscular function, and three dimensional kinematical patterns in wheelchair locomotion and rehabilitation as well as the use of tai chi as a rehabilitative intervention. Dr. Wang has expertise in computer modeling and simulation of human movement.

GORDON WARREN, PhD
Professor
Education:
BS Nuclear Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology
MS Biomedical Engineering/ Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Radiological Sciences
PhD Exercise Physiology University of Georgia
Post-doctoral studies Muscle Physiology

Dr. Warren joined the GSU faculty in 1998. After completing his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Georgia in 1989, he has worked as a research scientist in the field of muscle physiology. His research interests include exercise- and work-induced muscle injury and the functional relationship between muscle and bone.

Emeriti Professors:

Marylou Barnes, PT, EdD, FAPTA
Professor
Chair, 1981-1990

Carolyn Crutchfield, PT, EdD, FAPTA
Professor

Pat Yarbrough, PT, PhD
Program Founder
Chair, 1970-1981

Part Time Faculty:

Amanda Blackmon, PT, DPT
Derek Clewley, PT, DPT
Joe Donnelly, PT, DHS, OCS
Russ Foley, PT, MPT
Margaret Gebhardt, PT, DPT
Deborah Michael, PT, DPT, CPed
Katharine Midgett, PT, MPT
Tim McMahon, PT, MPT, OCS
Barney Poole, PT, MEd., ATC
Aimee Reiss, PT, MPT, NCS
Jason Reiss, PT, MPT, OCS
Marlysa Sullivan, PT, MPT
Brian Yee, PT, MPT

Adjunct Clinical Faculty:

Pam Buttram, PT, DPT
Michael Shacklock, PT
Herb Silver, PT, MBA, ECS, OCS
Dave Simons, MD