EDUCATION
TES-Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation Certification, September 1994.
Toronto, Canada. Karen Pape MD, Instructor.
Certified Rosen Method Bodywork Technique, June 1994. Berkeley, CA.
NDT Certification in Pediatrics. August 1987. Honolulu, HI.
Co-Instructors Ingrid Tscharnuter PT and Peggy Smith OTR.
Master of Public Health.
Hunter College, New York City, January 1984-May 1987.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Hunter College, New York City, September 1979-August 1981.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Pediatric Private Practice serving children in the San Francisco-Marin Co. area. Population ranges in age from infants to school-aged children with a wide variety of neuromuscular and orthopedic impairments. Special interests include orthotic evaluation and casting and supervision of home programs of Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES) and Biofeedback.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Consulting Therapist/ CPMC Child Development Center. Responsibilities include consultation, evaluation and treatment of children age 0-3 years with neuromuscular disorders, developmental delays and/or orthopedic needs. Coordinator of casting clinic to provide appropriate orthotic devices for a variety of needs.
Physical Therapy Consultant UCSF Diagnostic School for the Neurologically Impaired. May 1990- April 1993. Evaluation and consultation with team members and parents on program planning and therapeutic intervention in the educational setting.
Napa C.C.S Contract Therapist. April 1990-June 1993. Evaluation and treatment of children aged 0-5 years focusing on functioning at home and in an educational setting.
Senior Therapist/Williamsburg Infant and Early Childhood Development Center. June 1988-February 1990. School based early intervention program with a strong NDT approach to treating children with a team approach.
Contract Therapist/New York City Public Schools. March 1985-June 1989. On-site therapy for populations ranging from severe multiple handicaps to mild orthopedic impairment.
Consultant/United Cerebral Palsy Children's Residence. July 1985-July 1988. Direct treatment, staff training and consultation in a multidisciplinary approach geared toward formulation and achievement of annual goals for clients.
Staff Therapist/S.S. Lamm Institute for Developmental Disabilities. May 1984-March 1985. Evaluation and treatment of patients aged 0-19 years, high risk infant screening and organization and management of an orthopedic clinic.
Home Care Therapist/Visiting Nurse Service November 1982-May 1988. Treatment of adults and children in their home environments.
Staff Therapist/Coler Memorial Hospital. November 1981-April 1984. One year team treatment of multiply handicapped children. Two years of experience treating adults with chronic neuromuscular disorders.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
-Senior Instructor Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES)
-Assistant Instructor Rosen Method Bodywork Advanced Training
-Assistant Instructor 5 day course "Introduction to NDT"
-Assistant Instructor Pilates Mat Exercise Workshop

PUBLICATIONS
1. Positioning for Activity- Co-wrote and produced instructional video
on therapeutic positioning
2. Living with AIDS, A Guide to Resources in NYC. Co-authored chapter on
Physical Rehabilitation.
AWARDS
Regents Scholarship Candidate
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 1987, Hunter College
Graduated Cum Laude 1981, Hunter College

Birthdate: April 27,1959
References available upon request.

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