Physical Therapy Faculty & Staff

 

Our faculty is devoted to developing dynamic, well-rounded physical therapists.

Since its inception in 1995, the physical therapy program has carefully chosen faculty members who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Our faculty's credentials are exceptional, demonstrating diverse areas of expertise and clinical experience.

Two key components of the Ðǿմ«Ã½ DPT educational experience are the incorporation of a variety of learning styles and a low student-faculty ratio. Our success as a faculty lies in the accomplishments and satisfaction of our graduates as they apply the science of physical therapy in clinics across the country.

Our Faculty

Portrait of David Hudson

David Hudson

Distinguished Professor, Department Head

Portrait photo of John Carzoli

John Carzoli

Associate Department Head

Portrait photo of Ashley Watamura

Ashley Watamura

Assistant Department Head, Associate Professor

Portrait photo of Zach DeMeester

Zach DeMeester

Assistant Professor

Portrait photo of Joshua Jones

Joshua Jones

Assistant Professor

Portrait photo of Joey Marion

Joey Marion

Assistant Professor

Portrait photo of Katie Ollendick

Katie Ollendick

Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor

Portrait photo of Hannah Pollard

Hannah Pollard

Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor

Portrait photo of Lori Schrodt

Lori Schrodt

Professor

Portrait photo of Tammy Simmons

Tammy Simmons

Assistant Professor

Portrait photo of Todd Watson

Todd Watson

Professor

Support Personnel

Roy Torda - Administrative Support Associate
Roy Torda

Administrative Support Associate

Primary support person for the departmend

rtorda@wcu.edu
828.655.6554
232 HHSB

Adjunct Faculty

     
Jim Gregory, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CSCS, USAW Teaching Areas: Orthopedic, Clinical Reasoning jgregory@specializednc.com 
Kelly Yerkes, PT, DPT, GCS, CCS
Teaching Areas: Clinical Care, Cardiopulmonary kellyyerkes@gmail.com  
Asa Walker, PT, DPT, OCS, LAT, ATC, CSCS Teaching Areas: Movement Science Lab, Integrated Clinical Experiences asawalker0910@gmail.com
Physical therapist students helping up a patient from their hospital bed
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Physical therapy instructor showing a student a proper stretching technique

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