DPT, Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, 2013

BA, Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, CA 2007

OCS, Orthopedic Certified Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities (ABPTS), 2017

Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, Physical Therapist Residency Program, 2016 -2017

Diploma in Osteopractic, 2019

American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Certified in Dry Needling, 2019

American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy, 2019

Certifiied Graston Technique Specialist (GTS), Graston Technique, 2018

Owens Recovery Science: Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Certified, 2017

Orthopedic Clinical Specialist; American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS), 2017

ROCKTAPE: Functional Movement Techniques - Blades Certified, 2016

ROCKTAPE: Fascial Movement Taping Level II (FMT-Performance) Certified, 2016

ROCKTAPE: Fascial Movement Taping Level I (FMT-Basic) Certified, 2016

ROCKTAPE: Performance Movement Techniques (PMT) Certified, 2015

Graston Technique Certified Provider, Graston Technique, 2014

Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association, 2013

CEAS I - Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist I, The Back School of Atlanta, 2013

CKTP - Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Kinesio Taping Association International, 2013

Certified JOBST Custom Garment Fitter, JOBST, 2013

BLS Certified - Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 2019

Specialty Training:

Biomechanical Orthotic Fitting, 2013, 2016, 2017

PT 5050 Kinseiology I

PT 5233 Foundations of Patient Examination

PT 5210 Exam & Mgmt Musculoskeletal II

PT 8500 Selected Topics

• Taping Techniques for Orthopedic Patients
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Techniques

Recipient of the Bertha Oliver Memorial Award, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Allied Health Professions, 2013

National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2017 - Present

Kinesio Taping Association International, 2013 - Present

California Physical Therapy Association, 2012 - Present

American Physical Therapy Association, 2012 - Present

• Acute Care Section, Orthopedic Section, Sports Physical Therapy Section

WesternU Multi-Purpose Simulation Laboratory Design Committee, 2018 - Present

WesternU Flexible Classroom Design Taskforce, 2018 - Present

WesternU Alumni Committee, 2017 - Present

WesternU CHS Dean Search Committee, 2020 - Present

CHS Faculty Assembly (Chair), 2019 - Present

CHS Flexible Space Planning Committee, 2018 - Present

CHS Student Academic Performance Committee, 2016 - Present

CHS Student Conduct Committee, 2016 - Present

DPTE Search Committee (Chair), 2019 - 2020

DPTE Awards Committee, 2014 - Present

DPTE Admissions Committee, 2014 - Present

Chaney, C., Hirayama, G., Mendoza, T., Schmitt, D., Janini, S. (July - August 2015). "The Effects of Kinesio Tex Gold Tape on Vertical Jump, 20-M Sprint, and Self-Perception of Physical Performance in High School Basketball Players." Current Orthopedic Practice, 26(4); 420-424.