ANPT Historian Inspirational Conversations
by Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
The Historian Committee of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, a component of the American Physical Therapy Association, has interviewed influential members of the physical therapy community about their beginnings in the fields, the changes they have seen over the years and where they see it going in the future. Listen into these casual conversations with icons of the PT world.
Episodes
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ANPT Historical Archives Committee: Inspirational Conversation with Theresa (Terry) Ellis, PT, PhD, FAPTA, NCS
In this interview conducted in March 2026, Dr. Terry Ellis, PT, PhD, FAPTA, NCS shares her career trajectory and research experience related to neurologic physical therapy. Having delivered the 2026 Anne Shumway-Cook Lecture at CSM, she is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, PhD
In this interview conducted in October 2025, Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, PhD shares her career trajectory and research experiences related to physical therapy. The interview references her extensive work in concussion and brain injury rehabilitation. In addition, her dedication to advancing justice,...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Carrie Hoppes
In this interview conducted in early 2025, Dr. Carrie Hoppes shares her career trajectory and research experiences related to vestibular and military physical therapy. The Historical Archives Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Evan Cohen – Short Version
In this interview conducted in early 2024, Dr. Evan Cohen shares his pathway to becoming a physical therapist, and how he subsequently focused his clinical work and research work on persons with Multiple Sclerosis. The Historical Archive Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Evan Cohen – Full Version
In this interview conducted in early 2024, Dr. Evan Cohen shares his pathway to becoming a physical therapist, and how he subsequently focused his clinical work and research work on persons with Multiple Sclerosis. The Historical Archive Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Patty Scheets – full version
In this interview, Dr. Scheets talks about her time as President of the ANPT. She also talks about her role in helping develop the movement system diagnoses and how they play a part in the treatment of patients with neurologic conditions. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Patty Scheets – short version
In this interview, Dr. Scheets talks about her time as President of the ANPT. She also talks about her role in helping develop the movement system diagnoses and how they play a part in the treatment of patients with neurologic conditions. To listen to the full interview with Dr. Scheets click…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. James Carey – short version
Dr. Carey was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2022. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients post-stroke. He also talks about his role as an educator and the impact we can make internationally. To…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. James Carey – full version
Dr. Carey was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2022. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients post-stroke. He also talks about his role as an educator and the impact we can make internationally. To learn...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Richard Shields – short version
Dr. Shields was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2021. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about his research in individuals with spinal cord injury including the management of hyperinsulinemia and neurogenic osteoporosis. He also shares information on...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Richard Shields – full version
Dr. Shields was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2021. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about his research in individuals with spinal cord injury including the management of hyperinsulinemia and neurogenic osteoporosis. He also shares information on...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Edelle Field-Fote- short version
Dr. Edelle Field Fote discusses with the ANPT Historian Committee why she became a physical therapist, her involvement in ANPT and as editor of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. To listen to the full interview with Dr. Field-Fote click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Edelle Field-Fote- full version
Dr. Edelle Field Fote discusses with the ANPT Historian Committee why she became a physical therapist, her involvement in ANPT and as editor of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Margaret Schenkman – short version
Dr. Margaret Schenkman presenter of the 2019 Anne Shumway-Cooke Lecture shares her journey with the ANPT Historian Committee on becoming a physical therapist. For the full interview with Dr. Schenkman click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Margaret Schenkman – full version
Dr. Margaret Schenkman presenter of the 2019 Anne Shumway-Cooke Lecture shares her journey with the ANPT Historian Committee on becoming a physical therapist. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Judith Deutsch – short version
Dr. Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA shares her journey, with the ANPT Historian Committee, on becoming a physical therapist and how her work on the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy contributed to the profession. To listen to the full interview with Dr. Deutsch click here. To learn more about...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Judith Deutsch – full version
Dr. Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA shares her journey, with the ANPT Historian Committee, on becoming a physical therapist and how her work on the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy contributed to the profession. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Susan Herdman- full version
The ANPT Historian Committee interviews Dr. Susan Herdman about her work as a physical therapist and how the field has changed over the years. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Susan Herdman – Short version
The ANPT Historian Committee interviewed Dr. Susan Herdman about her work in the physical therapy community and the changes she has seen in the field over the years. For the full version of this interview click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Michelle Lusardi – full version
Michelle Lusardi, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is interviewed by ANPT Historian Committee member, Dana Lott, about her experiences in the physical therapy profession. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Michelle Lusardi – short version
Michelle Lusardi, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is interviewed by ANPT Historian Committee member, Dana Lott, about her experiences in the physical therapy profession. For the full interview with Dr. Lusardi click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Stuart Binder-Macleod
Dr. Stuart Binder-Macleod, presenter of the 2018 Anne Shumway Cooke Lecture, discusses his career in the physical therapy profession, the changes he has seen and the great relationships he has built. For a transcript of this interview click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Andrea Behrman – full version
Andrea Behrman, PT, PhD, FAPTA was interviewed by Dana Lott of the ANPT Historian Committee in 2017 after your Anne Shumway Cook presentation at CSM. Listen as she shares your experiences about working in the physical therapy field as many new procedures were developed. For a transcript of this...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Andrea Behrman – short version
Andrea Behrman, PT, PhD, FAPTA was interviewed by Dana Lott of the ANPT Historian Committee in 2017 after your Anne Shumway Cook presentation at CSM. Listen as she shares your experiences about working in the physical therapy field as many new procedures were developed. For the full interview…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Deborah Larsen – short version
Dr. Deborah Larsen, PT, PhD shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT Historian Committee. To listen to the full interview with Dr. Larsen click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Deborah Larsen – full version
Dr. Deborah Larsen, PT, PhD shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT Historian Committee. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Susan L. Whitney – short version
Dr. Susan L. Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA reflects with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee on how a trip to an Army base set her on her path to becoming a physical therapist. Click here for a transcript of the interview. For the full interview click here. To…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Susan L. Whitney – full version
Dr. Susan L. Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA reflects with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee on how a trip to an Army base set her on her path to becoming a physical therapist. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Nancy Byl and Dr. Darcy Umphred – short version
Dr. Nancy Byl and Dr. Darcy Umphred discuss with ANPT Historian Committee member Britta Smith their growth in the physical therapy community and the projects they have worked on together. For the full version of the interview with Dr. Byl and Dr. Umphred click here. To learn more about the…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Nancy Byl and Dr. Darcy Umphred – full version
Dr. Nancy Byl and Dr. Darcy Umphred discuss with ANPT Historian Committee member Britta Smith their growth in the physical therapy community and the projects they have worked on together. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Steven Wolf – short version
Dr. Steven Wolf, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee member Melissa Bloom, why he became a physical therapist and how the profession has changed over the years. For the full interview with Dr. Wolf click here. To learn more about the…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Steven Wolf – full version
Dr. Steven Wolf, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee member Melissa Bloom, why he became a physical therapist and how the profession has changed over the years. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Pamela Duncan – short version
Dr. Pamela Duncan, PhD shares how her teaching experiences have led to her growth in the physical therapy profession with the ANPT Historian Committee. For the full interview with Dr. Duncan click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Pamela Duncan – full version
Dr. Pamela Duncan, PhD shares how her teaching experiences have led to her growth in the physical therapy profession with the ANPT Historian Committee. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Gill-Body – long version
Dr. Kathleen Gill-Body, PT, DPT, MS, NCS, FAPTA shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT Historian Committee. For a transcript of this interview click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Gill-Body – short version
Dr. Kathleen Gill-Body, PT, DPT, MS, NCS, FAPTA shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT Historian Committee. For the full interview with Dr. Gill-Body click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Darcy Umphred – short version
Dr. Darcy Umphred, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is the author of Neurologic Rehabilitation and Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant shares her experiences about teaching and writing with the ANPT Historian Committee. For the full interview with Dr. Umphred click here. To learn more about…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Darcy Umphred – full version
Dr. Darcy Umphred, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is the author of Neurologic Rehabilitation and Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant shares her experiences about teaching and writing with the ANPT Historian Committee. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversations with Dr. Fay Horak – short version
This interview of Dr. Fay B. Horak was conducted in 2013 as part of the Inspirational Conversations, a series of interviews, produced by the Historian Committee of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy www.neuropt.org Fay B. Horak PhD, PT, is professor of neurology at the Oregon Health and...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversations with Dr. Fay Horak – full version
This interview of Dr. Fay B Horak was conducted in 2013 as part of the Inspirational Conversations, a series of interviews, produced by the Historian Committee of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Fay B Horak PhD, PT, is professor of neurology at the Oregon Health and Science University...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversations with Dr. Ann VanSant – short version
Dr. Ann Van Sant, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee her passion for clinical physical therapy and the STEP programs. For the full interview with Dr. Van Sant click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy…
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ANPT Inspirational Conversations with Dr. Ann VanSant – full version
Dr. Ann Van Sant, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee her passion for clinical physical therapy and the STEP programs. For a transcript of this interview click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversations with Dr. Carolee J. Winstein – short version
Dr. Carolee J. Winstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee her passion for clinical physical therapy and the areas of research she has found intriguing over the years. For the full interview with Dr. Winstein click here. To learn more...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversations with Dr. Carolee J. Winstein – full version
Dr. Carolee J. Winstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee her passion for clinical physical therapy and the areas of research she has found intriguing over the years. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Anne Shumway-Cook – short version
This interview of Dr. Anne Shumway-Cook was conducted in 2012. This was the inaugural podcast of Inspirational Conversations, a series of interviews, produced by the Historian Committee of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Few individuals have the sustained and tangible accomplishments...
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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Anne Shumway-Cook – full version
This interview of Dr. Anne Shumway-Cook was conducted in 2012. This was the inaugural podcast of Inspirational Conversations, a series of interviews, produced by the Historian Committee of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Few individuals have the sustained and tangible accomplishments...
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The Historian Committee of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, a component of the American Physical Therapy Association, has interviewed influential members of the physical therapy community about their beginnings in the fields, the changes they have seen over the years and where they see it going in the future. Listen into these casual conversations with icons of the PT world.
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