Rachel and her husband heliskiing in Alaska! Regis DPT alum Dr. Rachel Carter has recently joined the full-time staff at Regis University, much to the excitement of our cohorts and faculty. Her impressive background and diverse clinical experience has provided her with meaningful insight into the overlap of orthopedic and neurological physical therapy, and we … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Rachel Carter, PT, DPT, FDN, CFMT and counting!
Written by: Danielle Au, Class of ‘25 Community Service Representative I got to spend my CE 1 experience at Hawaii Sports and Balance Center in Kauai, Hawaii. It is one of the most reputable outpatient clinics on the Kauai, and the clinic uses evidence-based practice to provide individualized care. Both Meynard Enriquez and Kimberly Tada … Continue reading CE1 in Kauai, Hawaii: A place to find my mana
Written by: Madison Hasley, Class of ‘25 DPT Student 2nd year Pelvic Health SIG co-chairs, Madison Hasley (left) and Maddie Hargis (right) What inspired you to start this SIG? I was inspired to help start this SIG because I saw a gap in our special interest groups. This is an area that is growing in … Continue reading Regis’ Pelvic Health SIG ushers in a new era of pelvic floor therapy
Written by: Kayla Neumann, Class of ‘25 DPT Student I was placed in Mammoth Lakes, CA at the Mammoth Hospital Physical Therapy clinic. It is a rural outpatient clinic serving the small mountain town (pop ~7,000) and the neighboring towns in the Eastern Sierra. The community is very active and had just had a record-breaking … Continue reading CE1 in Mammoth Lakes: “Becoming a specialist at being a generalist”
Written by: Keith McDonough, Class of ‘25 Secretary “Where are you from?” That’s a question you’ve been asked your whole life, and a question that you’ll always be asked. Typically, it’s pretty easy to explain. But what if you’re older, or you’ve moved a lot, or both? This question can become a bit more complicated. “Oh, I grew up here, but … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Keith McDonough on finding your place at Regis
Written by: Lauren Smith, Class of ‘25 Editor-in-Chief While many PT students have a strong background in competitive sports, most expect to conclude their athletic career upon entrance into this rigorous doctorate program. However, recent DPT graduate Dr. Spenser Dexter (Class of 2023) has proven that it is possible to follow both passions. After playing … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Spenser Dexter on balancing professional baseball and a professional degree
Written by: Nick Harris, Class of ‘25 DPT Student "Men and women for others." This is a compelling message, and one that we as healthcare providers and students live by. When taking this message at face value, one realizes that the act of putting it into practice is nebulous at best. Some hear this message … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Nick Harris on his transition from police officer to PT
Written by: John Lighthart, Class of ‘25 DPT student The greatest demand on students in the Regis Doctor of Physical Therapy program is probably the substantial time commitment required for study and review of class materials. Students tend to find their own strategies for studying in their free time, whether it be in Peter Claver … Continue reading Finding the Perfect Fix: An SPT’s guide to Denver’s best coffee shops
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
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