Skip to main content

Physical Therapy Faculty & Staff

PT Faculty

 

Our faculty is devoted to developing dynamic, well-rounded physical therapists.

Since its inception in 1995, the physical therapy program has carefully chosen faculty members who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Our faculty's credentials are exceptional, demonstrating diverse areas of expertise and clinical experience.

Two key components of the WCU DPT educational experience are the incorporation of a variety of learning styles and a low student-faculty ratio. Our success as a faculty lies in the accomplishments and satisfaction of our graduates as they apply the science of physical therapy in clinics across the country.

Our Faculty

David Hudson

Professor

Department Head

John Carzoli

Assistant Professor

Associate Department Head

Katie Ollendick

Assistant Professor

Director of Clinical Education

  

Support Personnel

 Physical Therapy - LindaDonaldson

 

Linda Donaldson

donaldson@wcu.edu

828.227.2290

232 HHSB

University Program Specialist
Primary support person for admissions, clinical education, and budget

Adjunct Faculty

Zach Demeester, PT, DPT
Teaching Areas: Orthopedic Courses
demeesterz@email.wcu.edu 

Jim Gregory, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CSCS, USAW
Teaching Areas: Orthopedic, Clinical Reasoning
jgregory@specializednc.com 

Jason Mehler, PT,  DPT, PCS
Teaching Areas: Pediatrics
jason@kellymehler.com

Hannah Pollard, PT, DPT, NCS
Teaching Areas: Clinical Care, Neuromuscular
pollardh@wcu.edu  

Stephen Ramsey, PT, DPT, CCS
Teaching Areas: Cardiopulmonary
stephenramsey24@gmail.com

Kelly Yerkes, PT, DPT, GCS
Teaching Areas: Clinical Care
kellyyerkes@gmail.com  

 
Office of Web Services