Physical Therapy
Faculty & Staff
Full Time Faculty
JEANNETTE BULL, PT, MHS, MTC
Clinical Instructor & 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 Bull is certified in Manual Therapy and has a Master of Health Sciences in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis. She is currently completing her Doctor of Health Sciences. In addition to her 20 years of clinical and managerial experience in outpatient and acute-care, she has academic experience at Western Carolina University as an assistant professor.
JOSEPH M. DONNELLY, PT, DHS, OCS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Education:
BS Physical Therapy, Daemen College
MS Orthopedic Physical Therapy University of Pittsburgh
DHS Orthopedic Physical Therapy University of Indianapolis
Dr. Donnelly is a certified Orthopedic Specialist. He has studied extensively in the United States and abroad. In addition to his teaching at GSU, Dr. Donnelly has also taught at Daemen College and the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in APTA and is Chief Delegate of Georgia to the APTA House of Delegates.
PHILIP FABRIZIO, PT, MPT, MS, CEAS
Clinical Instructor
Education:
BS Exercise Science University of Pittsburgh
MS Exercise Physiology University of Pittsburgh
MPT Physical Therapy Duquesne University
DPT in progress Marymount University
Philip Fabrizio is a certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist and is completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Marymount University. Prior to joining the faculty at Georgia State University, Mr. Fabrizio directed the anatomy lab and was a Clinical Instructor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, and worked in outpatient and acute-care clinics. His research involves descriptive anatomical studies and aging effects on skeletal muscle.
SHERYL FLYNN, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Education:
BS Physical Therapy New York University
MHS Physical Therapy University of Florida
PhD Motor Control and Motor Learning University of Florida
Post-doctoral fellowship Neuroscience
Dr. Flynn has worked with children in the public school system, outpatient cardiac rehab, and inpatient neuro-rehabilitation. In 2004, she completed a three year post-doctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at the University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute. Dr. Flynn’s research interests are in activity dependent neuroplasticity after a central nervous system injury. Specifically, she is interested in the use of virtual reality to improve function after a nervous system injury.
DEBORAH MICHAEL, PT, DPT, CPed
Clinical Assistant Professor
Education:
BS Biology Duke University
MS Physical Therapy Washington University Program
DPT Physical Therapy Washington University Program
Dr. Michael has practiced in acute care, wound care, outpatient, and nursing homes. She has held positions at both staff and supervisory levels. She is also a certified Pedorthist. Dr. Michael’s capstone project for her Post-Professional DPT degree focused on integrating the physical stress theory in the treatment of the foot and ankle. Dr. Michael is interested in community wellness initiatives for adults with Type II Diabetes.
LESLIE TAYLOR, PT, PhD
Associate Professor, Division Head
Education:
BS Physical Therapy Georgia State University
MS Counseling Georgia State University
PhD Sociology Georgia State University
Gerontology Graduate Certification
Dr. Taylor’s research focuses on physical function and older adults. Specifically, her interests are in developing and evaluating physical activity interventions to maximize the independence, quality of life, and quality of care of those who are frail and chronically ill. Her teaching interests include rheumatology, geriatrics/gerontology, psychosocial aspects of disease and disability, and evidence-based research.
DEON LEE THOMPSON, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Education:
BS Physical Education Wake Forest University
MA Exercise Physiology Wake Forest University
PhD Exercise Physiology University of Southern Mississippi
Dr. Thompson joined the GSU faculty in 1994. She is an exercise physiologist and has practiced in the field of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in clinical settings for fifteen years. She holds certification through the American College of Sports Medicine as Rehabilitative Program Director. She is a Fellow in the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
BETH TIEMAN, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Education:
BA Psychology Washington University
MPT Physical Therapy Hahnemann University
PhD Rehabilitation Sciences Hahnemann-Drexel Univ
Dr. Tieman has practiced pediatric therapy in the New York City school system, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, and the Georgetown University Child Development Center. She has provided training and consultation to Early Intervention agencies and has served as a Clinical Instructor. Her publications include several articles and book chapters. She has presented at the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and the American Physical Therapy Combined Sections meetings.
NIAMH TUNNEY, PT, DPT
Clinical Assistant Professor
Education:
DipPhysio Physiotherapy Trinity College, Ireland
MS Allied Health Professions Georgia State University
DPT Physical Therapy Mass General Institute
Dr. Tunney has practiced primarily in the area of adult neurological, general, and geriatric rehabilitation. Her research focuses on motor learning in older adults, with published projects investigating the factors affecting motor learning and the impact of mental practice on motor learning. Currently, her teaching reflects her areas of clinical expertise and includes geriatrics, adult neuro-rehabilitation, and patient care skills.
TAI WANG, PhD
Associate Professor
Education:
BS Exercise Science Wuhan Institute,China
MS Exercise Science Wuhan Institute,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, muscle strength for the elderly, neuromuscular function, three dimensional kinematical patterns in wheelchair locomotion, rehabilitation, and 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/ Mass. 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 worked as a Research Scientist in the field of Muscle Physiology. His research interests include the effects of injury, inflammation, disuse, estrogen deficiency, and spinal cord injury on skeletal muscle function. His research is world-renowned with over 1500 citations of his work in the scientific literature.
Emeriti Professors:
Marylou Barnes, PT, EdD, FAPTA
Chair, 1981-1990
Carolyn Crutchfield, PT, EdD, FAPTA
Professor
Pat Yarbrough, PT, PhD
Program Founder, Chair, 1970-1981
Part Time Faculty:
Kim Lee, PT, MPT, DHS
Outpatient Private Practice
Katharine Midgett, PT, MPT
The Sports Rehabilitation Center
Tim McMahon, PT, MPT, OCS
Supervisor of Outpatient Rehab, DeKalb Medical Center
Stephanie Puffer, PT, DPT
Pediatric Private Practice
Aimee Reiss, PT, MPT
Research Project Coordinator, Emory University
Jason Reiss, PT, MPT, OCS
Clinical Director, The Sports Rehabilitation Center
Brian Yee, PT, MPT
Emory Spine and Sport
Adjunct Clinical Faculty:
Deborah Backus, PT, PhD
Director of Research, Shepherd Spinal Center
Emory
Barney Poole, PT, MEd., ATC
Owner, Human Performance Center
APTA House of Delegates, Vice Speaker
Herb Silver, PT, MBA, ECS, OCS
Owner, Velocity Spine and Sports Physical Therapy
Michael Shacklock, M.App.Sc, Dip.Physio
Neurodynamic Solutions
Dave Simons, MD
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, The Trigger Point Manual