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ABOUT US ASPIRE OMT is a post-professional planned learning experience that focuses on evidence based clinical practice, mentorship, and education. In the ASPIRE system, clinical reasoning and biomechanics are given a strong emphasis. The institute is formatted to allow flexibility for professionals to advance at their own pace as time, finances, and experience allows. The structured programing is designed to take clinicians from new graduates to skilled professional, with a steady progression of skills. There are 11 courses that make up the core curriculum. They are offered in 3 day sessions(1 online, and 2 on-site). The faculty and lab assistants provide courses that are heavy in the lab portion, giving time for guidance to allow our clinicians to excel in competency. When the first 6 courses are completed, the clinicians may take oral examinations and earn a certificate of manual therapy(COMT). After the final 5 courses and examination, they will earn a certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy(SMT). These courses can also be taken as CEU’s(21 hrs per course). Mission Statement "Empowering physical therapists, through clinical reasoning, bio-mechanical assessments, and specific techniques, to treat each patient as a whole. While, at the same time, conducting ourselves with empathy, compassion, and respect...above all else" Who We Are We are here to help you build your skills and confidence as a manual therapist. We want to empower you with the tools to take your expertise to the next level. Our Aspire A nalytical S kills in P ettman's I nstitute of R easoning and E mpowerment Why Aspire Sharpen your evaluation skills: Detailed bio-mechanical assessments lead to more accurate diagnosis, making your treatment path more clear. Find A Course Master Differential Diagnosis: Rule out serious pathology. Know when to make appropriate referrals. You won't miss red flags. Master Differential Diagnosis: An eclectic treatment approach expands your clinical tool box. Master Differential Diagnosis: An eclectic treatment approach expands your clinical tool box. Strengthen your clinical reasoning: Understanding clinical patterns leads to more accurate diagnosis, decreased treatment time, and improved outcomes Receive clinical mentorship: Supervised clinical practice reinforces new technique and reasoning skills, leading to a higher level competence and confidence. Our Commitment We are an institute that is committed to your success. We strive for a positive learning environment that is facilitated by instructors who love to teach and mentor. We want to partner with you in your journey to becoming an incredible manual physical therapist and master clinician. We provide a nurturing environment where students can question or struggle without fear of criticism. Rather, we encourage questions and debates to facilitate learning. Your clinical advancement, to becoming an accomplished orthopedic manual therapist, is our goal. Core Values → Achieve the highest levels of excellence in clinical education. → Sensitivity to our students and their patient’s needs. → Passionate about those who teach, learn and treat. → Innovate by thinking outside the box and developing new ways of accomplishing a goal. → Realization of all that you can be. → Embody all that you can hear, see and feel. Learn about Clinical Felllowship

Nelson Min Specialty Course Faculty Nelson Min MSPT, CMPT, OCS, AFDNS, completed his internship in athletic training in 1997 and worked with various athletics including the United States Soccer Federation. He received his Master’s in Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in 2002. He has been teaching and developing dry needling coursework since 2009. He is board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Board of Specialties, is a certified manual physical therapist through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and received his Advanced Functional Dry Needling Specialty through Evidence in Motion. He is currently a Fellow in Training at Aspire OMT. Nelson treats every day at his clinic in Reston, VA treating a wide range of patient populations from professional athletes, everyday weekend warriors, and chronic pain sufferers. He believes that ultimately, it’s the body that heals and physical therapy enables the optimal environment. nelsonmin@bodiesinmotionpt.com

Stacy Soappman Faculty & Clinical Instructor Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, FAAOMPT, graduated from Andrews University in 2001 with her MSPT degree, and 2011 with her DScPT degree. She became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2011. Stacy believes that physical therapy is a combination of science and art and when we combine those two things we do our best work with patients. When not in the clinic you can find me outside with my family, hiking, biking, camping, eating chocolate and reading books under the trees. stacysoappman@gmail.com

Brian Macks Clinical Instructor & Faculty in Training Brian Macks PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT received his physical therapy degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1985. He became OCS certified in 1993 and recertified 2003 & 2013. Brian passed his COMT examination with distinction in 2001 and was accepted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) in 2002. Brian received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University in 2018. Brian is a graduate of the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) Fellowship Program. Brian holds membership in the AAOMPT and Orthopedic Section, APTA. His professional activities include Treasurer, Eastern District, Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) 1992 to 2000; manual therapy content expert, MPTA Direct Access Task Force, 1998-2003; Legislative Key Contact, APTA, 1986-present; and Warren, Michigan site coordinator for manual therapy 1994 to 2003. Brian is an Examiner and Faculty - Clinical Fellowship Instructor. Brian is the supervisor of Henry Ford Rehabilitation Lowell Park in Sterling Heights, Michigan where he sees all varieties of orthopedic/sports medicine patients. Other training includes Osteopathic Muscle Energy and Mariano Rocobado class-work. Family is at the center of Brian’s life with diverse interests including triathlon, camping, fishing, reading, and game nights.

Susan Clinton Clinical Instructor & Specialty Course Faculty Dr. Susan Clinton, PT, DScPT, OCS, WCS, COMT, FAAOMT is board certified in orthopedic and women’s health physical therapy, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and a board certified health and wellness coach. She is an international instructor of post-professional education in women’s health (including GI issues in women), orthopedic manual therapy, and business psychology. She is on faculty at Andrews University in the Doctor of Science in PT program, a Master Coach for the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. She is an adjunct faculty at many other universities and is an active professional/clinical mentor. Susan is the co-founder and board member for the foundation: Global Women’s Health Initiative. Susan is co-owner of Embody Physiotherapy and Wellness in Sewickley, PA. Susan enjoys walking / hiking, country line dance and ballroom, and is an avid supporter of music, the arts, and international objectives for women’s health. susanclinton@hotmail.com

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FAQ Who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)? "Fellow" status in the AAOMPT is both a membership classification and a professional credential. As a professional credential, a "Fellow" in AAOMPT is international recognition of competence and expertise in the practice of orthopaedic manual physical therapy by a physical therapist licensed in the USA. To achieve the Fellow credential, a physical therapist must complete a credentialed fellowship program in orthopaedic manual physical therapy or demonstrate the equivalent level of competence by successfully passing a portfolio review process for fellowship renewal. The "Fellow" is a physical therapist who has demonstrated advanced clinical, analytical, and hands-on skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal (orthopaedic) disorders. Fellows serve their patients and the public by demonstrating excellence in clinical practice, education, and research. For more information on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists visit their website at www.aaompt.org. How many hours are spent in guided clinical mentoring? Our Fellows in Training (FiTs) complete 150 hours of one-on-one clinical mentoring with an AAOMPT fellow. ASPIRE OMT offers over 30 Clinical Fellowship Instructors (CFI’s) who all possess the FAAOMPT status, as well as demonstrated proficiency in effective leadership and mentoring in order to provide our FITs with meaningful mentorship experiences. Mentors must be FAAOMPTs and be licensed in the USA, and we must establish a clinic agreement with them prior to onsite mentorship. Clinical supervision is defined as on-site, one-on-one instructor supervision of the Fellow in training while actively engaged in patient/client management. The Fellow in training must serve as the primary clinician responsible for the patient’s care for a minimum of 75 of the 150 hours. The remaining hours may be devoted to the observation of the instructor providing care to the instructor’s patient(s) and/or discussion with the instructor on patient/client management. It is the responsibility of the Fellows in training to arrange state licensure, travel, accommodations, etc., when engaged in practice at these facilities. Each CFI is trained by ASPIRE OMT’s senior faculty in effective mentorship techniques and strategies and is evaluated regularly and acts as an independent contractor to the FITs. The reimbursement for guided 1:1 mentorship is between the FITs and CFIs and does not include ASPIRE OMT. Is the Fellowship Accredited? Yes! Aspire OMT is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Education (ACOMPTE) as a Fellowship Program for physical therapists in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. We are happy to answer questions and inquiries. If you don't see your question below and would like more information on our courses, certificates, and collaboration with the Andrews University DSc degree, please email us and we will be happy to help.

Pam Kikillus Faculty & Clinical Instructor Dr. Pam Kikillus PT, DScPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT practices in Tacoma, Washington. She received her Masters and Doctoral degrees from the University of Indianapolis. She completed her Fellowship in orthopedic manual therapy in 2007. She is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a certified hand therapist. She practices with Olympic Sports and Spine and teaches at Green River College and the University of Puget Sound. She is very involved with the development of the exam for Orthopedic Specialist Certification with ABPTS. She enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, and spending time in the great outdoors. pam_leerar@hotmail.com

Kayla Robison Clinical Instructor Robison, PT, DPT, COMT, CSCS, EP-C, FAAOMPT, graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training in 2006. She then completed her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Elon University in 2009. Kayla became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2018. Kayla prides herself on being diverse in practice as she has treated both general orthopedic as well as sports medicine. She strives to provide the best patient care through patient education and skillful intervention. Kayla continues to provide medical coverage for both Paralympic and Olympic athletes for Team USA. She has worked among some of USA's finest athletes in various sports. When outside of the clinic, Kayla enjoys raising her two young daughters as well as training and competing in triathlon. robisonkayla@gmail.com

< Back Physical Therapists- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Covington, WA 98042, USA Job Type : Full Time - Salary https://www.osstherapy.com/ Job Details: Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking multiple Physical Therapist for our clinic located in Covington, Washington. The available positions are full time. The work schedules typically are four, ten hour days per week Monday through Saturday from 7:20am to 6pm. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS005 View other Jobs Apply Now

Bret Swigard Clinical Instructor & Faculty in Training Bret Swigard MPT, OCS, LJLCP, FAAOMPT, COMT, c.MDT, has over 23 years of clinical orthopedic experience. He received his Bachelors in Science in Human Biology with a Minor in Chemistry in 1997 and his Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) in 1999 from Eastern Washington University, USA. He became a Certified Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 2001 and a Certified Advanced Clinical Instructor in 2010. He received his Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine, (c. MDT) in 2002 by The International McKenzie Institute. In 2004 he received his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification (OCS) by the American Board of PT Specialists and renewed his OCS certification in 2014. Bret earned his Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) in 2006 with "Distinction" and his Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapist (COMT) in 2010 by the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). Bret then became a Faculty Member, Examiner and Fellowship Instructor for NAIOMT from 2015 to 2020 and then joined Aspire OMT in 2020 as a Faculty Member, Examiner, Specialty Course Instructor and Core Curriculum Instructor in-training. Bret became a Dr. Linda-Joy Lee ConnectTherapy™ Series Graduate in 2013 was honored to become a Dr. Linda-Joy Lee ConnectTherapy™ Certified Practitioner (LJLCP) in 2015. Bret has been the consulting physical therapist for the International Ballet Academy in Bellevue Washington for the last 15 years. In 2014 Bret launched a specialty outpatient orthopedic PT clinic, Innova Physical Therapy, in Redmond Washington USA. bswigard@innovaphysicaltherapy.com

Julie Moore Clinical Instructor Dr. Julie Moore DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMT has over 20 years of experience in the physical therapy field. She returned to school to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and graduated in 2013. She is board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Board of Specialties and is a certified orthopedic manipulative therapist (COMT) through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). She achieved fellowship status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) after completing NAIOMT's fellowship program. She has enjoyed assisting in the past with clinical research related to pelvic girdle kinetic testing and the associations to lumbopelvic-hip pain, lower quarter load transfer, and movement impairments while working in Tucson, Arizona. Over the years, she has worked in many different settings and has loved all of them and the unique knowledge and challenge each requires. Julie is passionate about learning and loves to share her knowledge with others while at the same time learning from them.