Christina Anderson PT, DPT, EdD Associate Professor Christina Anderson joined the DPT faculty in 2013 as the Director of Clinical Education. She is a graduate of the Physical Therapy Program at Íæż½ã½ã, receiving her Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2001… read more
Jennifer Biggs PT, PhD, MPH, CWS Program Director, Associate Professor Dr. Biggs is a graduate of the UW-Madison where she received a BS in Physical Therapy in 1997. She received an MPH in Public Health Administration in 2002 and a PhD in Health Services Research in 2016, both from the School of… read more
Jennifer Biggs PT, PhD, MPH, CWS Program Director, Associate Professor Dr. Biggs is a graduate of the UW-Madison where she received a BS in Physical Therapy in 1997. She received an MPH in Public Health Administration in 2002 and a PhD in Health Services Research in 2016, both from the School of… read more
David Chapman PT, PhD Professor Dr. David Chapman, PT, Ph.D. is an associate professor and Co-Chair of the IRB at Íæż½ã½ã. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science and… read more
Cort Cieminski PT, PhD, ATC, LAT Professor Dr. Cort Cieminski, PT, PhD, ATC, LAT is a professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Íæż½ã½ã. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in… read more
Steven Elmer PhD Associate Professor Steven Elmer, PhD, joined the Doctor of Physical Therapy faculty at Íæż½ã½ã in 2024. read more
Laura Gilchrist PT, PhD Professor Dr. Gilchrist is a Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and a Clinical Research Scientist at Children's Hospitals and Clinics. She holds a BA in Biology from Lawrence University, as well as a BS in Physical… read more
Craig C. Kage PT, DPT, PhD Assistant Professor Craig Kage, PT, DPT, PhD is an assistant professor at Íæż½ã½ã in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2008 (Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology) and 2011… read more
Hugo Klaers DPT, OCS Assistant Professor Dr. Hugo Klaers, PT, DPT, OCS is an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Íæż½ã½ã. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in… read more
Deborah A. Madanayake PT, JD, GCS, CLT, CEEAA Assistant Professor Deborah Madanayake is a 1986 graduate of the College of St. Scholastica with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Therapy. She is certified as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy… read more
Kelli Nielsen PT, DPT, NCS Associate Professor Kelli Nielsen joined the St Catherine University DPT faculty in 2017 as an assistant professor. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a bachelor of science in kinesiology. She completed her Doctor of Physical… read more
Erin Schumacher PT, DPT Assistant Professor Erin Schumacher, PT, DPT is the Assistant Director of Clinical Education and assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Íæż½ã½ã. Erin is a graduate of Penn State University where she… read more
