Registration Information
APTA-Oregon Member Pricing
PT Member $225
PTA Member $175
Student Member $99
Non-Member Pricing
PT Non-Member $325
PTA Non-Member $250
Student Non-Member $149
Service Member $195
For questions, email info@aptaoregon.org.
Schedule at a Glance
8:00 - 9:00 AM
9:00 - 10:00 AM
10:00 - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 2:00 PM
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Beyond Burnout: Understanding Occupational Distress and Choosing to STAY
Presented by Lisa Flexner
Legislative Update
Track 1: Athletes with Low Back Pain: Sideline Assessment to Return to Sport
Presented by Jason Brumitt, Matthew Klein and Tess Treinen Swake,
Track 2: Beyond the Pelvis: What Daily Life Can Tell Us About Pelvic Health
Presented by Krista Covell-Pierson
Track 1: Running Shoes and Injury Risk - What the Evidence Says
Presented by Cheryl Roberts and Peter Mason
Track 2: Time-Efficient Circuit Strength Training for Postmenopausal Women: From Evidence to
Clinical Prescription
Presented by Everett B. Lohman III and Fatma Fulden Cakir
Lunch
Track 1: The Importance of Ankle Control For Gait and Balance Neurorehabilitation
Presented by Pablo Burgos
Track 2: Therapeutic Exercise: A Novel Framework for Dosing and Progression Decision-Making
Presented by Christina Inman, Peter Schrey and John Borstad
Track 1: Shift Happens: Targeting Systems-Level Changes for Equity, Diversity and Belonging in
Physical Therapy
Presented by Kate Stribling and Alise Casayuran
Track 2: Transforming the Front Line: Primary Care Physical Therapy, Care Navigation, and
Clinical Integration
Presented by Rebecca Dobler
More information to come!
Speaker Bios
Dr. Lisa Flexner, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Dr. Lisa Flexner, PT, DPT, MA, FAAOMPT, is a workplace strategist and systems architect focused on helping clinicians Choose to STAY in healthcare – and helping leaders and organizations build the systems, structures, and supports that help great people stay in healthcare. Dr. Flexner holds degrees in psychology and organizational studies from Stanford University, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Washington. Dr. Flexner developed her Choose to STAY™ System and signature Clinical Longevity Lab from her 30 years of experience as a clinician, academic faculty, and organizational leader, combined with her lived experience with extreme burnout. The Choose to STAY™ System and signature Career Longevity Lab deliver practical solutions that protect clinician well-being, support clinician and clinic goals, curb turnover, and drive measurable organizational returns.
Jason Brumitt, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, CSCSÂ
Dr. Jason Brumitt, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, CSCS is a professor of physical therapy and the director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at George Fox University. He holds a PhD in Orthopaedic and Sports Science and is a board-certified sports clinical specialist, an athletic trainer, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Brumitt’s clinical expertise is in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Dr. Brumitt has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts, multiple textbooks, and several chapters focused on evidence-based practice in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Matthew Klein, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, GCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Matthew Klein is an Assistant Professor at George Fox University. He is triple-board certified in orthopedics, geriatrics and sports and holds a PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science. He is a residency and fellowship trained clinician with expertise in running, orthopedics, & manual therapy. He has a wide variety of clinical experiences including primary care, emergency room, collegiate/elite sports, hospital inpatient/outpatient and home health. His research focuses and has been published on running, Achilles tendinopathy, masters runners and return to sport physical performance tests. He is also the founder/chief editor of the website Doctors of Running.
Tess Treinen Swake, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Dr. Tess Swake is an Associate Professor at George Fox University and a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Drawing on seven years as a traveling physical therapist, she brings an adaptable, patient-centered approach to her practice. She specializes in women’s health, focusing on active females and collegiate athletes. Her research on evidence-informed pelvic health strategies is published in the Journal of Women’s and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Committed to community and advancement, she provides pro bono care at the George Fox University PT Clinic and is currently co-authoring the upcoming Clinical Practice Guideline for Exercise and Pregnancy.
Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD
Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD, is a visionary occupational therapist, educator, and founder of Covell Care and Rehabilitation. Driven by a mission to help individuals live safer, more independent, and deeply fulfilling lives, Krista pioneered a groundbreaking mobile outpatient therapy model that delivers comprehensive care directly to clients in their homes and communities throughout Colorado. Under her leadership, Covell Care brings together an interdisciplinary team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, pelvic health specialists, driving rehabilitation experts, care managers, and fitness instructors—redefining patient care through personalized, real-world therapy.
With nearly three decades of clinical experience, Krista holds degrees in Social Work and Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University and is board-certified in biofeedback for pelvic muscle dysfunction. She is a recognized clinical authority in pelvic health, fall prevention, neurological recovery, dementia care, and community mobility. Her distinguished career includes serving as President of the Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado (OTAC), earning Colorado State University's Fieldwork Educator of the Year honor, and being named one of the Northern Colorado SuperWomen of the Year.
Beyond her passion for direct client care, Krista is a dedicated career coach and business consultant for healthcare professionals. She empowers therapists to launch, scale, and thrive in their own private practices, helping them achieve professional autonomy, practice ownership, and an optimal work-life balance.
Everett B. Lohman III, PT, DSc, OCS
Everett B. Lohman III, PT, DSc, OCS is a Professor at Loma Linda University, where he serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Academic Affairs and Assistant Dean for Research Affairs in the School of Allied Health Professions, and directs the Post-Professional DPT and PhD program. He has published more than 100 articles and directs two research labs at Loma Linda University, the Motion Capture Lab and the Ortho Science Lab. He is an APTA Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a Certified Level 1 CrossFit Coach, with international teaching collaborations across Saudi Arabia, Japan, the UAE, India, and beyond.
Fatma Fulden Cakir, PT, MSc, PhD(c)
Fatma Fulden Cakir, PT, MSc, PhD(c), is a physical therapist and doctoral candidate in the Department of Physical Therapy at Loma Linda University. Under the mentorship of Dr. Everett B. Lohman III, her dissertation research examines the effects of time-efficient Circuit Strength Training on physical function, neuromuscular performance, biological mechanisms, and patient-reported outcomes in sedentary postmenopausal women. Her work focuses on translating evidence-based exercise interventions into practical strategies that can improve strength, mobility, confidence, and whole-person health in aging women.
She brings more than ten years of clinical and academic experience in neurological, geriatric, and pulmonary rehabilitation and previously served as a faculty instructor at Bahcesehir University in Istanbul, Turkey. Her research has been presented at national and international conferences, including APTA CSM 2026, and reflects her commitment to advancing clinically meaningful, feasible, and patient-centered rehabilitation approaches for older adults.
Cheryl Roberts, PT, DPT
Cheryl Roberts, PT, DPT, is a traveling physical therapist based out of Wyoming with experience practicing across diverse clinical settings and patient populations. She is passionate about clinical reasoning, and translating research into practical strategies clinicians can immediately apply. Her professional interests include running performance, neurological and sports rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and improving patient outcomes through thoughtful, individualized care. Cheryl brings a practical, real-world perspective to physical therapy education and enjoys making complex clinical concepts accessible and relevant to everyday practice.
Peter Mason, PT
Peter Mason is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, clinic director, and educator based in Cody, Wyoming. He specializes in helping active individuals and athletes prevent injuries, improve strength and mobility, and return to the activities they enjoy. With a particular interest in runners, cyclists, climbers, and mountain athletes, Mason combines evidence-based rehabilitation techniques with practical approaches to movement and performance. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as an educator at Augustana University and enjoys exploring the outdoors surrounding Yellowstone.
Kate Stribling, PT, DPT, PCS
Kate Stribling (she/her) is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy and completed the pediatric physical therapy residency program at OHSU in 2016. She has been a physical therapist with Portland Public Schools since that time, serving families and children from birth to 21 in both school and community settings. She currently supports physical therapy students through the Hawaii Pacific University’s hybrid DPT program in an adjunct role. Kate is active with APTA’s Academy of Pediatric PT in a variety of roles and is the current Education Lead for APTA Oregon’s Cultural and Minority Affairs Committee.
Pablo Burgos, PT, PhD
Dr. Pablo Burgos is an associate professor of neurorehabilitation at George Fox University since 2024. He arrived with 18 years of experience in the profession, including 13 years as a professor in the discipline.
He worked in 2023 as a senior research associate in the Balance Disorders Laboratory at Oregon Health & Science University, where he specialized in studying gait automaticity in Parkinson’s disease patients. In addition, from 2016 to 2024, he worked as an assistant professor of neurological rehabilitation in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Chile in Santiago, Chile, after serving concurrently as an assistant professor of neuroscience in the Department of Neuroscience (2017-23) at the same institution.
His areas of expertise include motor learning and motor control, human neuroscience, and neurorehabilitation. Burgos holds three degrees from the University of Chile: a PhD in biomedical sciences (2015), a degree in physical therapy (2006) and a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology (2005).
Speaker Proposals
Applications are NOW CLOSED.
The APTA OR Continuing Education Committee is soliciting a variety of one-hour educational presentations, which may include single or multiple presenters. Formats may vary from traditional lecture sessions with one or more presenters to short-form case presentations such as complicated patient cases, or brief research platforms. The committee is open to hearing unique ideas. If you have content exceeding 1 hour for an educational session you may submit two 1-hour sessions, and the committee will take into consideration the ability to accommodate the additional time in the schedule.
The APTA Oregon Continuing Education Committee will make the selection from the proposals for inclusion in the programming. Selection criteria include relevance to the field and audience, purpose, participation outcomes, evidence-based and practical application, clarity of the proposal, speaker experience, references, and time and space constraints. If you would like to be considered for a presentation, please complete and submit the application form by Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Selected speakers will receive $100 plus complimentary registration.
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