Deborah Gross, DPT, MSPT, Diplomat ABPTS, CCRP 21 Willow Street Mystic, Connecticut 06355 860-227-7863 wizofpaws@aol.com www.wizardofpaws.net Education BOSTON UNIVERSITY, SARGENT COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy May 1990 QUINNIPIAC COLLEGE Advanced Master of Science in Orthopedics for Physical Therapists May 1999 With Distinction BOARD CERTIFIED CLINICAL SPECIALIST IN ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists May 1998 CERTIFIED CANINE REHABILITATION PRACTIONER August 2001 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2010 Experience WIZARDOF PAWS PHYSICAL REHABILIATION FOR ANIMALS Private clinic specializing in the treatment of animals 1991 to present PIEPER-OLSON VETERINARY CLINIC, Middletown, Connecticut Staff physical therapist in a veterinarian setting. Establishment of successful rehabilitation practice 2001 to 2007 THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AND NORTHEAST SEMINARS One of four developers and lecturers on the first small animal physical rehabilitation certificate program in the United States. Teaching of over 1500 physical therapists and veterinarians on canine physical rehabilitation Designer of an Internet program canine physical therapy. March 1999 to present. FERNO CORPORATION Lecturer on continuing education courses for Ferno
2004 to present MERIAL CORPORATION Lecturer on continuing education courses on osteoarthritis SHORELINE PHYSICAL THERAPY, East Lyme, Connecticut Staff physical therapist in an orthopedic outpatient setting. Clinical coordinator of clinical education. Clinical instructor. December 1996 to present THE VENCOR CORPORATION, Raleigh, North Carolina Rehab Program Specialist. Managed financial and clinical aspects of eight rehab facilities in eastern North Carolina. Program development and design. Counseling of the rehab directors and staffs on current insurance trends and requirements. Interactions with insurance companies to prepare for anticipatory changes in the health care system. Implementation of orthopedic and outpatient programs in six facilities. Level III Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and Manual Therapy (III out of III). May 1995 to November 1996 THE HILLHAVEN CORPORATION, Raleigh, North Carolina. Biomechanic Specialist Involvement in the implementation of a national occupational injury prevention and medical management program for Hillhaven internal facilities as well as an industrial external market. November 1994 to April 1995 THERAPYSTAFFERS, San Diego, California Coordinator for the initiation of an outpatient interdisciplinary rehab team. Interviewing and hiring clinicians, generating weekly productivity reports, and monthly budget reports. Developing, writing and distributing standardized polices and procedures. Coordination with referring orthopedic surgeons regarding treatment approaches, research and education. August 1994 to October 1994 HOME HEALTH AGECNY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY Home heath care provided in San Diego County January 1993 to July 1994 on a per diem basis HEALTHSOUTH SPORTS AND REHAB CENTER, San Diego, California (formerly OASIS PHYSICAL THERAPY) Staff physical therapist in a sports medicine and orthopedic environment. Treatment of professional, semi-professional, collegiate, high school and amateur athletes. Close working relationship, including surgical observations, office visits, and research meetings with the orthopedic surgeons. Clinical coordinator of clinical education.
Research assistant. February 1992 to July 1994 Continuing Education August 2008 August 2006 August 2004 August 2002 February 2001 April 2001 October 2000 October 1999 August 1999 June 1999 June 1999 January 1997 to May 1999 March 1999 February 1999 February 1998 October 1997 February 1996 October 1995 September 1995 January 1995 December 1994 June 1994 November 1993 September 1993 July 1993 January 1993 August 1992 Fifth International Symposium on Rehabilitation Fourth International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Third International Symposium on Rehabilitation and, North Carolina State University Second International Symposium of Rehabilitation and, APTA s Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas Equine Physical Therapy and Equine Massage, Palm Beach, Florida First International Brian Mulligan Symposium Introduction to Equine Physical Therapy, NE Seminars First International Symposium of Rehabilitation and, Oregon State University Canine Physical Therapy, APTA Introduction to Small Animal Physical Therapy, NE Seminar Masters in Orthopedics at Quinnipiac College: Medical and Legal Issues, Orthopedics I and II, Psychology of Pain, Biostatistics, Advanced Research, Thoraco-Lumbar Manipulation, Sports Medicine, Differential Diagnosis, Muscle Energy Techniques, Cervical and TMJ Dysfunction Independent Study on Veterinary Therapy Body Balance for Performance in Golf Mulligan SNAGS, NAGS, and Mobilizations with Movement Managed Health Care Reform, APTA How to Manage People, Dale Carnegie Marketing/Sales Seminar Five day training by the Vencor Corporation Craniosacral Therapy II, Upledger Institute Geriatrics and Orthopedics, Duke University Team Reaction Gary Gray, PT, ATC HealthSouth Foot and Ankle Specialization II, Dan Vogelbach, PT, ATC Strain and Counterstrain I and II, Lawrence Jones, DO Craniosacral Therapy I, Upledger Institute An Integral Approach to the Shoulder, Robert Donatelli, PT
June 1992 Functional Stabilization, Beverly Biondi, PT October 1991 Chain Reaction, Gray Gray, PT, ATC October 1991 Treatment of Foot and Ankle Disorders in the Performing Artist Marika Molnar, PT February 1991 Myofascial Release I, John Barnes, PT Professional Memberships American Physical Therapy Association Connecticut Chapter Orthopedic and Electrophysiology sections Animal Physical Therapy Special Interest Group President of the Special Interest Group 2003 to 2007, Connecticut Liaison, Nominating Committee National Strength and Conditioning Association American Canine Sports Medicine Association American Veterinary Medical Association International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management Speaking Engagements Core Instructor for the Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation with the University of Tennessee and Northeast Seminars Core Instructor for Ferno Continuing Education Instructor for Novartis continuing education Instructor for Pfizer continuing education Instructor for Merial continuing education Lecturer for various agility groups throughout the New England area on injury prevention April 2013 Sports Medicine Symposium February 2013 Western States Veterinary Conference Physical Rehabilitation, Laser Therapy, Lab Coordinator October 2010 American College of Veterinary Surgeons August 2010 Sixth International Symposium of Rehabilitation and October 2007 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Joint Mobilization January 2007 North American Veterinary Conference Rehabilitation Laboratory October 2006 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Joint Mobilization Techniques to Reduce the Effects Of Osteoarthritis, Washington DC August 2005 University of Helsinki, Finland One week course on Physical Therapy for Animals and Joint Mobilization October 2004 Hartford Veterinary Medication Association Introduction to Physical Therapy for Animals August 2004 Third International Symposium of Rehabilitation and North Carolina State University February 2003 APTA s Combined Section Meeting, Tampa, FL
August 2002 Second International Symposium of Rehabilitation and, February 2001 October 2000 APTA s Combined Section Meeting, San Antonio, TX First International Symposium on Brian Mulligan s Principles Publications February 2007 November 2006 November 2005 November 2005 May 2001 Wizard of Paws quarterly newsletter dedicated to canine Physical therapy with over 1000 subscribers Clean Run Magazine regular contributor to the agility Magazine on the treatment and prevention of injuries in the dog What is the Take Home, in print Clinician s Brief Get on the Ball Instructional DVD on how to utilize a Theraball to strengthen the performance dog. Clean Run Productions Strengthening the Performance Dog Instructional DVD on how to strengthen the performance dog. Clean Run Productions Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Small Animal, Veterinary Clinics of North America, Small Animal Practice Stretching the Performance Dog Instructional DVD on how to stretch the performance dog. Clean Run Productions Canine Orthopedic Physical Therapy, text book dedicated the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions in the dog. Editor Russell Woodman