Meet Our Expert Instructors: Leaders in Continuing Education

Cristin Beazley, PT, DPT, CBIS graduated in 2006 with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the VCU Physical Therapy Program in Richmond, VA. She has worked for the last 16 years with emphasis on pediatrics and neurologic physical therapy with a specific focus on concussion management over the last 10 years. She is the Manager of Clinical Science and Clinical Lead for the Total Concussion Care program at Sheltering Arms Institute and is the lead author of a comprehensive...

Dr. Eric Bellm, PT, DPT, OCS is an assistant professor in the Program of Physical Therapy at Saint Louis University. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University and completed his orthopedic residency at Ohio State University. Eric is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. In the DPT program, he teaches in orthopedic and sports evaluation and treatment. He serves as a...

Shana Carter PT, DPT, OCS, UDN-C, EDD owns a mobile cash-based practice in the Florida Panhandle where she completes in-home assessment and treatment for patients including ergonomic setup, musculoskeletal injuries, CVA, and TBI injuries. Additionally, Shana also treats in outpatient orthopedics specializing in spine conditions and home health care as well. Shana completed her board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2021, her Certified Aging in Place...

Matt Casseday, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT, Cert. DN, Dip. Osteopractic, CMP, Cert. VRT, is a physical therapist who specializes in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. He has specialized training in spinal manipulation and dry needling, working in subacute as well as outpatient facilities. This has allowed him the opportunity to work with a diverse population and gain a better understanding of multiple conditions. Dr. Casseday has a strong background, as well as an unde...

Matthew Connell, Ed.D., MPT is a physical therapist by education who now serves as a leader in the higher education and healthcare consulting arenas. Dr. Connell is the Vice President for Healthcare at Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana and is the founder and president of Connell Consulting Solutions, a healthcare consulting firm started in 2017. Dr. Connell earned his doctorate degree in leadership from the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY where his...

Dr. Kristen DaCosta, PT, MA, CKTP, DPT received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University, a Master of Physical Therapy Management of Developmental Disabilities from New York University, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Michigan-Flint. Kristen's training in the pediatric field of physical therapy is extensive as she has worked in the public and private school setting, early intervention, and home care. She has a strong pa...