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Lisa Donegan Shoaf, PT, DPT, PhD

20 years or more / Doctor of Physical Therapy

Areas of Focus:
Performing Arts Physical Therapy

Practice Description: I currently only practice in the academic setting at Mary Baldwin University. I am available for consultation regarding PT education or related to PT services for performing artists. You can reach me by phone at 540-887-4317 or by e-mail at lshoaf@marybaldwin.edu

Member: American Physical Therapy Association

1 Practice Location

Mary Baldwin University

100 Baldwin Blvd, Fishersville, VA 22939

About

Lisa Donegan Shoaf, PT, DPT, PhD

39 years as a PT with practice area in outpatient orthopedics to include sports medicine and spine dysfunction, with focus on performing arts medicine - especially dancers. I am not full time in academia as program director of a PT program. I no longer practice in the clinical setting but am active with the APTA Performing Arts Special Interest Group, as well a the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS).

Professional Education

transitional DPT - Virginia Commonwealth University - 2009 PhD - Virginia Commonwealth University - 2002 - Education & Psychology MS - James Madison University - 1988 - Exercise Science/Dance BS in PT - Virginia Commonwealth University - 1981

Other Certifications

Certified Level 2 Cancer Exercise Specialist and Certified Pilates Instructor through PMA

Additional Interests

Certified Pilates Instructor through PMA Certified Level 2 Cancer Exercise Specialist through UNC Cancer Rehab Institute