CONTINUING EDUCATION LIST

5/2024 SOSORT 2024.

4/2024 – Lyon method – completed the theoretical and practical course of study in the treatment of scoliosis attaining Master Course Certification – 1st PT in USA completing the training. 

2/2022 Lyon Method completed the theoretical course of study in the treatment of scoliosis with High Distinction. 

5/2022 SOSORT 2022.

4/2021 SOSORT 2021.

6/2020 SOSORT 2020. 

3/2020 – Lyon method by Dr. Jean Claude De Maurey – 18 hrs. 

4/2019 – SOSORT 2019 and Pre – course conference.

10/2019 Enjoy Life with idiopathic scoliosis during adolescence – by Elizabetta D’Agata, PhD in Psychology – 14.5 hrs. 

11/2018 – Principle and practice of scoliosis conservative treatment ISICO Master course – 10 months on-line training 1st PT in USA completing the training. 

2/2018 – BSPTS – C1 course taught by Dr Manuel Rigo in Barcelona, Spain – observer and assistant – 70 hrs. 

2/2018SEAS Scientific Exercise approach to scoliosis – Level 2 by Michele Romano – 14 hrs.  

12/2017– Advance concepts in Schroth therapy and Rigo type Bracing – by Hagit Herdishevsky  – 14.5 hrs. 

5/2017 – BSPTS  Advanced Schroth Concepts taught by Amy Sbihli – 15 hrs.

1/2017 Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS 1).

7/2016BSPTS Certification C2 (by Hagid Berdishevsky) – 45 hrs.  

3/2015 – BSPTS Certification C1 (by Hagid Berdishevsky  and Amy Sbihli ) – 70 hrs.

2/2012ISST certification (Part III) – Schroth method of management of scoliosis presented by Axel Maier-Hennes (Katharina Schroth Klinik) – 25 hrs.

9/2011 – ISST certification (Part II) – Schroth method of management of scoliosis presented by Axel Maier-Hennes (Katharina Schroth Klinik) – 25 hrs. 

6/2011 – ISST CERTIFICATION (PART I) – Schroth method of management of scoliosis presented by Axel Maier-Hennes (Katharina Schroth Klinik) – 25 hrs.

6/2024 Pregnancy Rehabilitation – Herman & Wallace – 15 hrs.  

12/2019 – NAIOMT – Cervical spine.   

3/2017 – NAIOMT Thoracic Spine. 

11/2015 – Gravity Fit model of axial spinal strength Level 1 and 2  by Carolyn Richardson  – 14 hrs

4/2019 I survived, now what? Treating musculoskeletal consequences of maturing with chronic health conditions – by Mary Massory – 20.5 hrs. 

3/2017 If you can’t breathe you can’t function – by Mary Massory – 20.5 hrs.

11/2015 Bal-A Vis-X (Foundation exercises) – 17 hrs.

11/2015 – The future history of Cerebral Palsy – at Columbia University – 7.5 hrs. 

12/ 2014 – Treating toddlers and preschoolers with autism – by Liza Geonie, MD – 7.2 hrs. 

5/2014 – Sensory processing disorder; Subtypes, Assessments and Integration – by Sarah Schoen, OTR – 6 hrs. 

3/2014 – Optimal brain organization – by Branda Root, PhD – 16 hrs. 

2/2014 – Sensory Smart Strategies for real life challenges – by Lindesey Niel, OTR – 6 hrs.

12/2014 Understanding and managing visual deficits in young children – by Mitchell Scheiman, OD – 5 hrs. 

12/ 2013 – Dyspraxia: a [practical approach by Julie Lee OTR, Geovedy M. Marte, PT, Chris Griffin, PT – 5.5 hrs.

11/2013 – Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training – level 1 by Carol Ann Erickson, 16 hrs. 

6/2013 – Children’s brains, neuroplasticity and pediatric intervention: what ‘s the evidence by Patricia Montgamery, PT, Phd – 16.8 hrs. 

11/2013 – Brain Gym certification by Marui Miyoshi – 24 hrs. 

6/2023 – the child’s developing brace: emerging neuroscience and its therapeutic implications by Mary Ann Sharkey, Ph D, Pt – 12 hrs. 

4/2013 – Brain Gym by Mari Miyoshi (introduction) – 8 hrs. 

12/2012 – Treating toddlers and preschoolers with Autism by Liza Genie – 5 hrs. 

2/2012 R.I.S.E. (Reflex Integration to Support Education) by Julia Harper – 5 hrs. 

12/2011 – Pediatric vestibular rehabilitation: assessment and treatment – 14 hrs. 

11/2011 – Treating without toys – collaborative coaching with zero to three population by Beth Elenko, PhD, OT/L – 6 hrs. 

6/2011 – Practical sense in Sensory Integration 2 – by Julia harper – 8.4 hrs. 

4/2011 – Integrating Standardized Assessment into school-based practice – by Debra Clayton – Krasinski, PT, PhD.

3/2011 – Working without the Toybag for EI Professionals by Roberta O’Shea, PT – 6 hrs. 

2/2011 – Praxis: evaluation and treatment of the Clumsy Child by Barbara Connolly, PT – 18 hrs. 

1/2011 – Connections: treatment of sensory processing disorders integrating the neurobiology of brain behavior into practice with pediatric population – 14 hrs.

6/2011 – Practical sense in Sensory Integration – Part 2 – by Julia harper – 8.4 hrs. 

2/2010 – Practical sense in sensory integration – Part 1 – by Julia Harper – 18 hrs. 

5/2010 – Brain development and therapy “a winning relationship” – by Dr. Molly Nozyce – 3 hrs. 

1/2010 – Pediatric seating and mobility – 7 hrs. 

12/2009 – Interactive Metronome Certification Course  – 8 hrs. 

9/2008 – Analysis of pre-gait and gait an NDT approach – by Tina Weisman OT and Joan Day Mohr, PT – 14 hrs. 

10/2006 – Current concepts in the management of the ambulatory patient with cerebral palsy – Leon Root, MD – 9.5 hrs. 

11/2005 – Understanding and managing visual defects in the pediatric population by Mirchell Scheiman, DO – 12 hrs.

8/2004CME course Level III – by Ramon Cuevas. 

5/2004 – Pediatric manual treatment intensive – Janessa Rick, PT – 13 hrs. 

9/2003 – Certified infant massage instructor – 24 hrs.

7/2002 – Utilization of taping during treatment of children with neuromotor impairments  – 14 hrs. 

9/2001 – Torticollis: Diagnosis, Assessment and treatment of infants 0 – 18 months – by Varol Loria – 15 hrs.  

4/2002NDT/Bobath Eight -Week certification course in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy – 280 hrs. 

10/2000 – Sensory Integration for those with developmental and learning disorders: Level I by Jeannetta Burpee, OTR – 26 hrs. 

9/2000 – Outcome based measurement in pediatric therapy by Toby Long, PT PhD – 12 hrs. 

11/1998 – The MEDEK Approach – by Ramon Cuevas, PT and Esther Fink, PT – 30 hrs. 

12/1997 – The MEDEK Approach – by Ramon Cuevas, PT and Esther Fink, PT – 30 hrs. 

1/1997 – Cascade DAFO – Dynamic splinting training course   – 13 hrs. 

12/1996 – Treatment of the hypotonic child – by Barbara Hypes – 12 hrs. 

11/1996 – Gait analysis of children with cerebral palsy – by Marcia Hornbrook , OT – 14.5 hrs. 

5/1996 – Training upright control and gait in the patient with neurological dysfunction by Ann Charness, PT – 12.5 hrs. 

2/1996 – NDT treatment of the young child with cerebral palsy – 17 hrs. 

9/1995 – Pediatric myofascial release by John Barnes – 12 hrs. 

9/1994 – Seating for Independence by Rehabco – 8 hrs. 

5/1994 – NDT handling workshop level II by Maria Huban PT and Sarah Schoen OT – 14 hrs.

2/2024 – Scolio-Pilates Level 1 – 2by Karena Theck.

2/2023 – Polestar comprehensive teacher training – in progress.

2/2020 – Pilates Mat and Springboard by Ellie Herman – 24 hrs. 

11/2019 Power Pilates Beginner and Intermediate Mat certification – 32 hrs.

6/2016 – Pilates Adaptation to Scoliosis based on teachings of the Scrota method by Hagit Berdishevsky ad Lise Stolze – 15 hrs. 

11/2009 – Empowerment through Pilates for the child with special needs – by Lisa Hopson, PT – 5 hrs.

3/2017 If you can’t breathe you can’t function by Mary Massory – 18 hrs.

12/2023 Yoga for scoliosis 1 with Elise Miller.

6/2023Yoga for scoliosis 2 with Elise Miller.

5/2022 – Teacher of Dharma Yoga in the levels of Dharma I and Gentle – 200 hrs. 

11/2015 – Yoga therapy for scoliosis based on teaching of the Schroth method – by Hagit Berdishevsky PT and Meredith Weiss PT – 16 hrs. 

9/2013 – Yoga 4 for Classrooms – 6 hrs. 

6/2010 – Yoga for students with special needs – by Stephaniue Lubalin, OTR and Coleen Warn, PT – 5 hrs. 

7/2007Yoga for special child – a basic certification program – 50 hrs.

5/2006 – Yoga for the child with developmental challenges by Anne Bickley Reen, OTR – 12 hrs.