Written by: Lauren Smith; Class of ‘25 Editor-in-Chief 1st year DPT students Lauren Smith (left) and John Lighthart (right) with Sensei Mark Nothdurft In my second semester at Regis DPT, I completed my service learning project with the Denver Adaptive Recreation program, an extension of Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR). Myself and fellow 1st year … Continue reading Adaptive Martial Arts Class: Making Strength and Confidence more Accessible
Written by: Neftali Del Rio; Class of ‘25 DPT student 1st year DPT students Karina Anaya and Neftali Del Rio after teaching their Wednesday Spanish class Hola Todos! My name is Neftali Del Rio and I am originally from Pasadena, CA. Both of my parents were born in Mexico, so I consider myself a Chicano … Continue reading Medical Spanish Class: Equipping DPT students to better serve our community
Written by: Lauren Smith; Class of ‘25 Editor-in-Chief This spring, the Regis DPT program hosted a group of 36 Japanese students visiting from Teikyo Heisei University. The students were a mix of athletic training, physiotherapy, judo therapy and accupuncture specialties, all of which are undergraduate programs in Japan. Accompanied by several faculty members, the students … Continue reading Regis DPT Hosts Teikyo Heisei University
Written By: Addison Poole Howdy. My name is Addison and I am a second year DPT student. I have just completed midterms in my 5th semester and they were not easy. As my classmates and I leave for a much deserved break, I am thinking about how important a healthy balance in life is. Being … Continue reading School-Life Balance in Practice: Why I Love Meditation
Meet the reason many of us survived 1st semester Anatomy Hannah Herriott, Assistant Professor, PhDc (2022 Faculty Hire) Background & Career Mathematics to Medical Education to Finding Magis With respect to my educational background, I earned a B.S. in Systems Analysis of Mathematics with a Biological Application Area from Penn State (We Are!) in 2017. That … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Hannah Herriott, PhDc
Despite the somewhat grueling nature of DPT school, several students in the class of 2025 have proven that owning a pet while in the program is not only possible, but incredibly welcome company (on most days). Some share stories of coming home to unconditional love and cuddles, others may come home to pure chaos and … Continue reading Pet Parents of the Class of 2025
Written by: Vito Cancila Denver’s proximity to the mountains was a big factor in ultimately selecting the physical therapy school I wanted to attend. It is a dream for hikers, climbers, and bikers, but most importantly to me: skiing and snowboarding. I grew up with every family vacation going to some resort, learning to ski, … Continue reading A Sense of Community: How Skiing Makes Regis’ DPT Class of 2024 Even Stronger
As a physical therapy student and future physical therapist, the APTA is something you will hear about over and over again. With job opportunities, continuing education classes, research updates and legislation information, the APTA has endless amounts of information at the hands of students and professionals. However, the website and all the resources may seem … Continue reading APTA & CSM: Explained
Thinking About Applying? Below are some Regis student tips about the application and interview process. These are not Admission-sponsored pieces of advice--they come from students! So, you're applying to PT school! What a dream. I recommend you think about these pieces of your application early on: Who is going to write your recommendation letters? This may … Continue reading Applying to PT School: Student Tips
Written by: Andrew Frerich I was so incredibly nervous before my first day of my first clinical experience. I couldn’t sit still, couldn’t focus enough to do any more last-minute cramming, and wasn’t even sleeping in my own bed. I had talked with some second years students before, and they all told me things like … Continue reading A Change in Scenery and Perspective: Serving Rural Communities during Clinical Education
This last summer, Regis DPT students led an evidence based Couch to 5k training program for local community members near Regis University. The program has resources that help guide the novice runner and includes educational material on running equipment, exercises to supplement running, proper warm-up and cool-down, and even suggesting nearby running routes in the … Continue reading Moving the Profession Forward
Written by Brandon Johnson, Class of 2023 This past summer I had the invaluable opportunity to complete my second clinical experience in an international format in Italy! Istituto Prosperius Fiesole is a private rehabilitation facility currently offering primarily outpatient and some inpatient rehabilitation to neurological, orthopedic, and sports injury patients. It is located in Florence, … Continue reading CE II Abroad – Physical Therapy Practice in Italy
Written by Hannah Mattson, Class of 2023 “Be present, be curious, be confident.” This is the phrase I adopted a few weeks into my second clinical to help with the crippling angst I was feeling. Since the start of the clinical rotation, I had been struggling to feel like me and hold myself with confidence. … Continue reading CE II Reflections – Finding Self-Confidence
Written by: Deidre Fetz I remember the first day I went to the Officer Selection Office for the Marine Corps in 2013. I was there to speak with the recruiting officer about what it takes to be a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. I remember the way he looked at me with … Continue reading How the Marine Corps Prepared Me for My Future as a Doctor of Physical Therapy
Written by: Savannah Holt, 1st Year SPT Imagine this. You are about to start your second semester of physical therapy school. You get an email just a few days before the semester starts, notifying you that you will be given an introduction to dry needling in your first class at 8:00 am on Monday morning, … Continue reading Dry Needling within the Regis DPT Curriculum
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