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JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD

Neurologic Certified Specialist

NeuroSpark Lead Instructor

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J.J. Mowder-Tinney PT, PhD is a physical therapist whose primary joy is treating people with neurological deficits in the pro-bono clinic at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY where she is a professor.  She has over 25 years of experience in a multitude of clinical settings with the majority of experience working with people with neuromuscular deficits.  She is certified as a clinical specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), is certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (c/NDT), received her Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) from the American Stroke Association, and became certified as an Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) from the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. In addition, she has extensive training in Parkinson’s Disease with certifications in LSVT BIG and Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!), ParkinsonNet training and is a PT faculty scholar of the Parkinson’s Foundation.  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. 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.

J.J. would love to help you with: ALL things clinical and patient care, career questions or challenges, teaching and faculty jobs, research, posters, case studies and abstracts, specialization courses and certifications - just to name a few things.

Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT

Neurologic Certified Specialist

NeuroSpark Mentor

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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. Dr. Lazaro’s 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.

Jenn would love to help you with: career questions, career navigation, therapy assistant questions and advice, clinical questions related to breathwork, involvement in APTA - just to name a few things.

Emily Duval Ledger, CPT

NeuroBiz Mentor

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Emily is a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) since 2005, and is a Certified PWR!Moves Instructor (Parkinson’s-specific rehabilitation exercise). She was the owner and lead trainer for Recreation Fitness for 13 years, specializing in working with clients who have chronic or neurologic conditions. Emily was named the 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council. She is proud alumunus of the Leadership Long Beach Institute (Class of 2016), and was a 2019 honoree in Mayor Robert Garcia’s Long Beach Business Awards for her business leadership and commitment to the city. She closed Recreation Fitness in 2021 to redirect her time and energy back to teaching and training clients, and to mentor other entrepreneurs as they start or grow their own businesses. As a lifelong learner, Emily absolutely loves sharing the many lessons she has learned throughout her years in business, and helping others surprise themselves with what they can accomplish.

Emily would love to help you start or grow your neuro wellness business - she’ll help you get clear on your brand and direction, learn your numbers inside and out, know when and how to hire the best talent, manage your time effectively, and develop an effective and authentic marketing strategy.

Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS

Neurologic Certified Specialist

NeuroSpark Mentor

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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.

Claire McLean, PT, DPT

Neurologic Certified Specialist

NeuroCollaborative Owner

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Claire’s passion is working with people who have Parkinson’s disease. She provides them the tools to improve their fitness and overall health and helps them live their best life with Parkinson's. She earned a doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Southern California (USC), and completed the Rancho/USC neurologic residency program gaining her neurologic clinical specialty certification.

Claire would love to help you with: anything and everything related to Parkinson's disease, career-related questions, decision to do a residency, neuro wellness business questions, starting your neuro wellness business, growing your neuro wellness business, cash pay services, group exercise classes, equipment recommendations, finding physical space for your practice - just to name a few things. 

Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT

Neurologic Certified Specialist

NeuroCollaborative Owner

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Erin Gallardo is a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist with a doctorate in Physical  Therapy. She had 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. 

Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, is a Board-certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy. She became a co-owner at re+active physical therapy and wellness, a neurologic specialty practice in Torrance and Los Angeles. Currently, she runs an online education company called the  NeuroCollaborative providing career and business mentorship to neurologic professionals with co-founder and neuro PT colleague, Claire McLean., PT, DPT. 

Also, over the course of her career, she has worked in nearly every neuro setting and has years of experience as a business owner, director of wellness programing, Parkinson’s Foundation grant recipient, mentor, and educator for students and therapists alike. Her driving passion is helping to empower therapists to create careers without burnout, create businesses that thrive, and ultimately elevate healthcare together.

Erin would love to help you with: career decision making, career challenges, job-related questions, and challenges, therapy or wellness business questions, getting your neuro wellness business started, growing your neuro wellness business, hiring, wellness vs therapy questions, prioritizing your time, reaching high-level goals - just to name a few things.