Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS
Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Hi, I’m Erin. I'm excited to meet you! I am a board certified neurologic clinical specialist with a doctorate in Physical Therapy. I have worked in inpatient rehab, home health, and outpatient neuro as a business owner, Director of Wellness Programming, mentor, marketing coordinator, Chief Experience Officer, and educator.
When I’m not treating patients or mentoring other neuro therapists, you can find me running many miles, walking my dog, Chicle, doing yoga, meditating at the beach, or geeking out on neuroplasticity with other like-minded NeuroNerds. I am passionate about all things that help us gain a better understanding of ourselves and achieve our highest potential. I can't wait to work with you!
Book A Coaching Call!Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS
Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Hi, I'm Claire.
I'm a physical therapist passionate about working with people who have Parkinson disease. I love implementing the research which supports specific exercise programs and other wellness activities that people can do to improve their health and impact their Parkinson’s progression over their life.
I earned my doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Southern California, and completed the Rancho/USC neurologic residency program. I'm trained and certified in pretty much all the Parkinsons courses, PWR!, LSVT Big, Rock Steady Boxing, ATTP, etc.
Early in my career, after seeing the incredible potential in people with Parkinson’s, I knew I found my calling.
I founded Rogue Physical Therapy & Wellness to offer ongoing access to high quality exercise in Orange County California. Rogue recently moved into a new 6,000 square foot gym so we'll be able to grow! And since the pandemic, I started an online exercise + wellness membership called Rogue In Motion, available to people anywhere in the world!
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Danielle Blankenship, PT, DPT
NeuroCollaborative Program Coordinator
Danielle has been part of the NeuroCollaborative team as Program Coordinator since November 2022. She is also a neuro PT, with a doctorate in physical therapy from Duke University. As a military spouse, she has moved and worked in numerous settings across the country, including inpatient & outpatient rehab, aquatic therapy, SNF, and ALF settings. Danielle is PWR! certified and is currently in training to become a vestibular therapist.
Prior to becoming a PT, Danielle was a research biomedical engineer in the Neurosciences Laboratory at NASA - Johnson Space Center. Her love for neuro research and neuro PT makes her passionate about knowledge translation, which is why she is so excited to be part of NeuroCollaborative!
Reach out to Danielle at info@neurocollaborative for anything she can help you with. In addition to helping with any questions related to your membership, she can help you find answers to your clinical and professional questions.
Book A Coaching Call!J.J Mowder-Tinney PT, PhD, NCS
Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
J.J. is a physical therapist who has over 25 years of experience in a multitude of clinical settings with the majority of experience working with people with neuromuscular deficits.
J.J. was a Professor at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY for 15 years and continues to work in their pro-bono clinic for people with neuromuscular deficits. Currently she is a Professor for South College Physical Therapy and also teaches in the highly popular Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) program.
J.J. conducts nationwide seminars on the Treatment of Patients with Neurological deficits, Spinal Cord injuries, Balance challenges, Motor learning and Exercise Prescription for the Aging Adult.
A true leader in the field, In 2017, she was the recipient of the Award for Excellence in Neurologic Education from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.
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Emily Duval Ledger, CPT
Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
Emily Duval Ledger has been a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor since 2005, and is a Certified PWR!Moves Instructor (Parkinson’s-specific rehabilitation exercise). She led a fitness company for over 13 years in Long Beach, CA that specialized in working with clients living with neurologic conditions, helping to bridge the gap for their clients between skilled PT and home exercise.
Emily was honored to be named the 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, and was recognized by Mayor Robert Garcia in 2019 for her business leadership and commitment to the city.
In 2021, Emily divided her company amongst her team to help them establish their own small businesses, and to redirect her own focus towards training neuro clients and mentoring other entrepreneurs. She became a Business Coach for NeuroSpark soon after, and loves helping other passionate neuro business owners build and grow their visions.
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Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS
Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Jennifer Lazaro PT, DPT is an accomplished Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist with a clinical expertise in adult neurological treatment through the continuum of care and advanced clinical knowledge in treatment of amputees and musculoskeletal conditions.
Jennifer D. Lazaro, PT, DPT received her AAS as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Union County College and her DPT from Mercy College. She also is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. Over her career, she has worked across the continuum of care with patients with neurologic conditions. Her current practice is comprised of both complex neurologic conditions and persons with phrenic nerve dysfunction and paralysis at Hackensack Meridian Health-JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Department.
Moreover, she has also lectured in the community setting as an expert Physical Therapist for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease for JFK Neuroscience Institute and for the Fox Foundation.
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Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS
Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Jamie Haines is an Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Central Michigan University. She received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University (1995) and a DScPT from Oakland University (2014). She is a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, certified in 2005 and recertified in 2015 and is a Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Scholar.
Jamie has been recognized for her dynamic teaching style and received an Excellence in Teaching Award in 2020 at CMU. Dr. Haines oversees physical therapy services at Hands for Health, a student led pro bono clinic at CMU and supervises students in the program’s weekly exercise and dance classes for people with neurologic conditions. Dr. Haines’ research interests include Parkinson’s Disease, use of assistive technology to promote recovery principles, and teaching and learning principles in DPT education. She has practiced in acute, ICU, subacute, outpatient, and community wellness settings. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association including Academies of Neurologic PT, Acute Care and Education.
Book A Coaching Call!April Butao
Marketing Manager
April's journey with NeuroCollaborative began back in August 2019 as a versatile Virtual Assistant. From her early days spent creating spreadsheets, managing Facebook posts, and scheduling emails, she has morphed into the dynamic force behind our marketing efforts - steering the ship across Email Marketing, Facebook Advertising, and the intricate world of Funnel Automation and Setup.
Away from the digital realm, April is an explorer of sun-kissed beaches, loves trying out different cuisines, and is set on exploring every corner of the world. With a deep-seated love for going on thrilling adventures, April embodies the spirit of both work and play.
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