Physical Therapy

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The mission of Springfield College is to educate students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity by building upon its foundation of Humanics and academic excellence.

Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy Track Program Mission

The pre-Physical Therapy Bachelor of Science program prepares students for doctoral-level studies in physical therapy by providing them with a strong science background, a broad general education, and the skills needed for communication, critical thinking, and leadership in service to humanity.

Department Mission

The Mission of the Department of Physical Therapy at Springfield College is to develop and promote excellence in education, service, and scholarship in physical therapy. Our success is guided by the Humanics philosophy of Springfield College that promotes leadership and service to humanity. We are academics and clinicians who foster the acquisition of knowledge, values, and skills for exemplary professional practice. We develop innovative leadership and academic programs so that students, faculty, staff, and consumers of physical therapy services may reach their fullest potential. Our service and scholarship reflect a commitment to the enrichment and promotion of the physical therapy profession and to our greater community.

DPT Program Mission

The DPT program prepares highly qualified therapists for exemplary professional practice in physical therapy. Alumni of the program are therapists who are able to recognize and meet existing and emerging health care needs. The program seeks to impart values and skills for lifelong learning, ethical behavior in practice, and a commitment to the enrichment and promotion of the physical therapy profession.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Erin Futrell

PT, MPT, PhD
Interim Co-Chair and Associate Professor
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Rosemary (Rosie) Surprenant

Administrative Associate / Notary Public
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Dr. Maureen Barrett

PT, DPT, MS
Assistant Professor / Associate Director of Clinical Education
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Dr. Angela Campbell

PT, DPT
Interim Co-Chair and Professor
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Dr. Maggie Daingerfield

PT, DPT, NCS
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Megan Frazier

PT, DPT, PCS
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Kimberly Nowakowski

PT, DPT, MS
Professor / Director of Clinical Education
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Dr. Whitney Osborn

PT, DPT
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Kathy Post

PT, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Professor
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Student PT Organization 2025-2026

President

Olivia Schaub - oschaub@springfieldcollege.edu

Vice President

Ella Smith - esmith13@springfieldcollege.edu

Secretary

Xavier Lockhart - xlockhart@springfieldcollege.edu

Head of PR

Natalya Bracero - nbracero@springfieldcollege.edu

Treasurer

Logan Schenck - lschenck@springfieldcollege.edu

Updated: August 1, 2025

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Licensing & Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

The New England Consortium of Clinical Educators

Massachusetts state accreditation for training institutions

New England Commission of Higher Education