Parkinson's Disease: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Optimize Outcomes

Dr. Erin Gallardo is a board certified neurologic clinical specialist with a doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has worked in inpatient rehab, home health, and outpatient neuro as a business owner, director of wellness programming, marketing coordinator, chief experience officer, mentor to students, residents and fellows, and educator in DPT programs. She is the co-founder of NeuroCollaborative, an online mentorship and education company. She is on a mission to transform healthcare by empowering neuro rehabilitation professionals through collaboration, connection, and community.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Erin Gallardo is the founder of Callen Physical Therapy PC and is the co-founder of NeuroCollaborative Group, LLC. She has an employment relationship with Mount Saint Mary's. Erin Gallardo receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Erin Gallardo has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Claire McLean, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist who is passionate about working with people who have Parkinson’s Disease. She has research experience working as an intervention therapist on multiple studies investigating the effect of exercise in people with PD. Dr. McLean is a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. She graduated with a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Southern California and has specialty training through outpatient clinic primarily with clients with PD and other movement disorders. She was also on the interdisciplinary team assessing & treating patients prior to and after receiving DBS surgery. She has research experience working as an intervention therapist on multiple studies investigating the effect of exercise in people with PD.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Claire McLean is the founder of Rogue Physical Therapy & Wellness, the co-founder of NeuroCollaborative, Inc., and a consultant for PWR! Parkinson Wellness Recovery. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Claire McLean is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the California Physical Therapy Association.

 

Dr. Melissa Kimmerling is a graduate of College of Saint Mary, obtaining her BS in 2006, her Master’s in occupational Therapy in 2007, and her Doctorate in Education in 2014. She currently serves as the founding program director and associate professor for the occupational therapy programs at Nebraska Methodist College. She also serves as the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association. In this role, she supports the legislative endeavors of the state professional association, working closely with the lobbyist and chairing the policy committee. Dr. Kimmerling also serves as the Nebraska Ambassador to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, which is the organization that administers the occupational therapy licensure examination. In addition, she serves on the Roster of Accreditation Evaluators for the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education where she reviews accreditation compliance of occupational therapy programs. Dr. Kimmerling lives in Papillion with her husband, two sons, two dogs, and two cats.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Melissa Kimmerling has employment relationships with Nebraska Methodist College and Snyder Charleson Therapy Services. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Melissa Kimmerling is the Nebraska Ambassador to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association.

Jamie Haines is an Assistant 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.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jamie Haines has employment relationships with Central Michigan University, NeuroSpark Online Education Collaborative, and Inspire Outcomes, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jamie Haines is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Michigan Physical Therapy Association, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals.

Stephanie Callander earned her Bachelor of Science in communicative disorders and deaf education from Utah State University and her Master of Science in communication science and disorders from Chapman University. She has varied experience evaluating and treating adults with speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. Her areas of interest include Parkinson’s Disease, motor speech, voice and swallowing disorders.

In 2016 she became certified in SPEAK OUT! And The LOUD Crowd from Parkinson Voice Project. During her years at the hospital, Stephanie worked primarily with people with Parkinson’s, teaching them how to turn their automatic, diminished voices into an intentional act. Her passion was fueled by witnessing so many people with Parkinson’s speak clearer, louder, and with intent.

Stephanie Callander, MS, CCC-SLP, has been an active member within the Parkinson’s community. On two occasions she was a guest speaker for PMD Alliance at their Renew Retreats, providing education about the benefits of speech therapy for people with Parkinson’s. She is a guest lecturer at Chapman University, teaching graduate students about Parkinson’s Disease and the SPEAK OUT! therapy program.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stephanie Callander has employment relationships with Home Health and Rogue Physical Therapy and Wellness. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stephanie Callander has no relevant non-financial relationships.