Houston Center Faculty

Mitchell, Katy, PT, PhD
Professor
Associate Director
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
kmitchell@twu.edu

Education: B.S. University of California, Davis, CA, Biological Sciences; M.S., Pacific University, Physical Therapy; Ph.D. Texas Woman's University, Texas, Physical Therapy  
Primary teaching area: Entry-level program: Evidence-based Practice and Research in Physical Therapy; Ph.D.-level program: Statistical Methods II for Health Care Professionals, Applied Statistical Methods for Health Care Professionals, and Computer Applications in Physical Therapy Research
Areas of research/expertise: Outcome measure psychometrics particularly when assessing populations with variable performance parameters
Additional information: Katy Mitchell's Curriculum vitae

Arnold, Amanda, PT, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
aarnold10@twu.edu

Education: B.S., Texas Woman’s University; D.P.T., Texas Woman’s University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Primary teaching area: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy – Lower Quarter and Upper Quarter
Areas of research/expertise: Assess how physical measures, such as anthropometric size, flexibility and muscle strength impact injury risk and athletic performance across the lifespan; examine how population-specific risk factors, such as sport specialization and physical growth and development, impact injury risk and athletic performance in youth and adolescent athletes

Bhatt, Abhinit (Abhi), PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Assistant Professor - Part-Time
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
abhatt@twu.edu

Education: B.S., University of Texas at Austin, Mechanical Engineering; DPT, Texas Woman's University
Primary teaching area: Practice management I & III, assist in lab portion of musculoskeletal physical therapy - upper & lower quarter, assist with clinical education
Areas of research/expertise: Orthopedic and manual therapy; Leadership and management

Bickley, Christina, PT, PhD, BOCO, C/NDT
Director of Research
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
cbickley@twu.edu

Education: B.A., State University of New York, Psychology; B.S., State University of New York, Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Physical Therapy; M.H.S., University of Indianapolis, Physical Therapy; Ph.D., Texas Woman's University, Physical Therapy
Primary teaching area: Gross Anatomy; Professional Practice; Pediatrics; and Gait, Orthotics & Prosthetics
Areas of research/expertise: Motion analysis, balance, orthotics, pediatrics
Additional information: Christina Bickley's Curriculum vitae

Brewer, Wayne, PT, PhD, MPH, OCS, CSCS 
Professor
Post-Professional Program Coordinator
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center 
wbrewer@twu.edu

Education: B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Physical Therapy (Cum Laude); M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh, Public Health; Ph.D. Texas Woman's University, Physical Therapy
Primary teaching area: Cardiopulmonary, Health Promotion and Wellness, and Exercise Testing / Prescription
Areas of research/expertise: Effect of behavioral education on physical activity levels for individuals with chronic low back pain and obesity, physical activity, measurement, promotion
Additional information: Wayne Brewer's Curriculum vitae 

Da Silva, Carolyn, PT, DSc, NCS
Professor
Professional Program (Entry-Level DPT) Coordinator
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
cdasilva@twu.edu

Education: B.A., Rice University, Biology and Psychology; M.S., Texas Woman's University, Physical Therapy; D.Sc., University of Alabama, Physical Therapy 
Primary teaching area: Neurological rehabilitation sequence in the entry-level/professional and post-professional programs
Areas of research/expertise: Post-polio syndrome, aging with disability
Additional information: Carolyn Da Silva's Curriculum vitae

Dice, Jenifer, PT, ScD, PCS, COMT
Assistant Professor
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
jdice@twu.edu

Education: B.S. Northeastern University, Physical Therapy; Sc.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Physical Therapy.
Primary teaching area: Gross Anatomy; Evaluation & Treatment; Community Health and Wellness
Area of research/expertise: Pediatrics, manual therapy, Delphi investigation

Flynn, Stacy, PT, DPT, CWS
Assistant Clinical Professor
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
sflynn@twu.edu

Education: B.S., Texas A&M, Zoology; B.S., Texas A&M, Psychology; M.S., Texas Woman's University, Physical Therapy; tDPT, Texas Woman's University, Physical Therapy
Primary teaching area: Wound Care; Clinical Education; Basic PT Skills and Clinical Integration
Areas of research/expertise: Wound care; interprofessional education; self-management of chronic illness, use of popular culture in patient care

Garcia III, Luciano, PT, ScD, OCS, COMT
Assistant Professor
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
lgarcia79@twu.edu

Education: B.A., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley- Edinburg, Music Education; M.S., Texas Woman’s University- Houston, Physical Therapy; S.c.D., Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Physical Therapy

Primary teaching area: Anatomy, Examination, Evaluation, and Outcomes
Areas of research/expertise: Orthopedics, movement analysis, single leg balance, blood flow restriction, electrophysiology

Huang, Han-Hung (Floyd), PT, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
hhuang3@twu.edu

Education: B.S., Chung Shan Medical University, Physical Therapy; PhD, University of Kansas Medical Center, Rehabilitation Science
Primary teaching area: Clinical management of the musculoskeletal system, therapeutic exercise and intervention, and clinical management in internal medicine
Areas of research/expertise: Diabetes and physical therapy (exercise, biophysical agents, and health promotion on social media)

Patel, Rupal M., PT, PhD
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Marketing for the School
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
rpatel@twu.edu

Education:  B.S., Texas Woman's University; M.S., Texas Woman's University; Ph.D. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Health Promotion and Wellness
Primary teaching area: DPT curriculum: Practice Management Issues I and II, Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation, and Professional Development for the PT; Neuromuscular PT I and II on clinical content related to concussion, balance, vestibular rehabilitation and clinical integration; Health Promotion & Wellness I and II.
Areas of research/expertise: Health promotion, lifestyle modification, diabetes risk factor reduction, use of PRECEDE-PROCEED model for health promotion
Additional information: Rupal Patel's Curriculum vitae  

Szot, Lauren, PT, DPT, NCS
Associate Clinical Professor
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
cszot@twu.edu

Education: B.S., Louisiana State University; M.S., D.P.T., Louisiana State University Health Science Center;  
Primary teaching area: Prostheses, Orthoses, and Advanced Gait course, Practice Management IV, and assist in teaching portions of the neurologic rehabilitation content
Areas of research/expertise: Stroke and gait outcomes, walking actively post-stroke, outcome measures in neurologic physical therapy practice
Additional information: Lauren Szot's Curriculum vitae

Allbritton-Lupo, Daniel, PT, DPT, ABPTS
Supplemental Lab Coordinator
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
dallbrittonlupo@twu.edu

Education: B.S., (Exercise Sports) Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas; D.P.T. (Doctorate of Physical Therapy), University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
Primary teaching area: Competency Lab Coordinator for the School of PT's Supplemental Learning Lab (SLL)
Areas of research/expertise: Practicing in the inpatient rehab setting, with a focus on care with patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiovascular diagnoses. In addition to clinical practice he has been the clinical instructor for multiple students and has assisted with assorted presentations at Houston Methodist Hospital, such as education on the use of the EKSO exoskeleton for gait training of patients in the inpatient setting. He is an ABPTS Geriatric Certified Specialist and a member of the APTA as well as a member of the Geriatrics and Neurologic section.

Howell, Jessica, PT, DPT
Supplemental Lab Coordinator
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
jhowell3@twu.edu

Education: B.S. United States Military Academy in West Point, NY; D.P.T. (Doctorate of Physical Therapy), Texas Woman's University
Primary teaching area: Competency Lab Coordinator for the School of PT's Supplemental Learning Lab (SLL)
Areas of research/expertise: Works in outpatient settings where she evaluates and treats patients with a variety of physical therapy and medical diagnoses. Member of the APTA Texas chapter as well as a member of the Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.

Daugherty, Mary Beth 
Coordinator of Allied Health Applications
School of Physical Therapy
Denton, Texas
mdaugherty@twu.edu
940-898-2460

Grymes, Maggie
Business Manager
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
mgrymes@twu.edu
713-794-2070

Martin, Veronica
Senior Secretary
School of Physical Therapy, Houston Center
Vmartin3@twu.edu
713-794-2068