Meet the GT Instructors

	Shawn Burger, PT
	Shawn Burger completed undergraduate studies at Pacific Union College, CA in 1995 and received his Bachelor of Science degree and Masters in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University, CA, in 1998. He is currently the Vice President of Burger Physical Therapy, Inc and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of 14 outpatient clinic sites that provide physical, occupational and speech therapy to the greater Sacramento area. He is also the Outpatient Clinic Director for the Folsom site. Shawn has particular experience and clinical interest in ACL, rotator cuff repairs, hamstring grafts and rehabilitation of total hip replacements. He has worked with many baseball pitchers using high level throwing rehabilitation techniques. He also specializes in post-operative and acute injury management.

	Mike Cicero, PT
	Mike graduated from California State University – Sacramento in 1998 with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. He opened two private outpatient therapy clinics. In 2005, he merged his business with another private practice group in Folsom, California. He currently is the Director of Acute and Outpatient Operations and treats patients at one of his original clinics. Mike volunteered as a physical therapist at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Track and Field Trials and has volunteered for the National Junior Olympics. He is a teaching partner with the CHW Family Practice Residency Program, and has been a GT instructor since 2006.

	Justine DeLuccio, MS, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT
	Ms. DeLuccio received an Associate in Science Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant in 1984 from Pennsylvania State University, Hazelton, PA, and her Bachelor of Science Degree from Long Island University, NY, as well as her Master of Science Degree in 1992. She has served as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She currently provides clinical services for Physical Therapy Services in Morristown, NJ. Justine has lectured on the subject of back pain and has provided back education seminars for employees of Exxon Engineering Laboratory in Florham Park, NJ, and has published articles in both refereed and non-refereed journals.

	Michael L. Dillon, MS, ATC
	Michael received his Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training from University of the Pacific in 1999 and Master of Science in Kinesiology from Indiana University in 2001. He currently is an Associate Athletic Trainer in the University of Washington Athletic Department. Prior to moving to the Seattle area, he served as an Athletic Trainer for the entertainment department at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. Michael has also worked for University of California, Los Angeles, working specifically with women’s volleyball and track and field. Following graduate school, he completed a one year fellowship as an Athletic Trainer at the United States Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. In addition to his service at Washington, he volunteers for the United States Olympic Committee as Athletic Trainer for international competitions. Michael has lectured around the country on the benefits of soft tissue mobilization as well as lumbopelvic dysfunction.

	Edward Feinberg, DC, DABCSP
	Dr. Feinberg received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of California Berkeley, CA, in 1976 and his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West, Sunnyvale, CA, in 1983. He is currently a Professor and Chairman of the Chiropractic Procedures Panel at PCCW. DABSCP 1995….. and is also in private practice. Dr. Feinberg has authored a number of papers that have been published in professional journals. His clinical interest is in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder girdle injuries and is present at many sports venues throughout the San Francisco Bay area as both a supervising and treating physician. Dr. Feinberg is revered as a mentor by his students past and present.

	Christopher Ferry, MA, ATC
	Chris received his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Athletic Training from Michigan State University in 1997 and his Master's degree in Athletic Training from San Jose State University in 1999. During his post-graduate work, Chris worked in the athletic department at Stanford University. He also was a full-time member of the athletic training staff at UCLA for five years. Chris is currently the Athletic Training Coordinator for St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, California. This team provides outreach to the Disneyland Resort to incorporate injury-prevention strategies for their employees. He has been a GT instructor since 2004.

	Brad Finer, DC, DACAN
	Dr. Brad Finer ("Finer") received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Science from Saint John’s University in 1979 and his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 1982. He is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology. Finer is a professor at Northwestern Health Sciences University in the College of Chiropractic. He currently practices in The Bloomington Natural Care Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. He has a diverse chiropractic practice that focuses on pain syndromes and dysfunctional disorders of the articular, peripheral nerve and myofascial systems. He has been a GT instructor since 2007.

	Ted Forcum, DC, DACBSP
	Dr. Forcum received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Willamette University, Salem, OR, in 1984. His Doctor of Chiropractic Degree is from Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR, in 1988. He received his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Dr. Forcum has been in private practice for eighteen years and is Director of Back In Motion Sports Injury clinic. He is a member of the Post Graduate Faculty at Logan Chiropractic College, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Palmer Institute, Western States Chiropractic College and Parker Chiropractic College. He was selected by the US Olympic Committee to serve at the 2007 Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ted was also the Medical Director for the 2005 US Figure Skating National Championships in Portland, OR.

	Darren Hancock, DC, CCSP
	Darren Hancock is the director/owner of Chicago Sports & Chiropractic Medicine, a leading sports medicine facility in Chicago. After graduating from National University of Health Sciences in 1995, he took postgraduate training in acupuncture, functional medicine, physical rehabilitation and sports medicine. In addition to being a Graston Technique^® and Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor, he is certified by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. During his career, Dr. Hancock has had the privilege of teaching at all of the U.S. Olympic Training Centers, Mayo Clinic and many universities in the U.S. and Europe. He has worked with athletes of all ages and levels and has utilized Graston Technique^® extensively in the sports medicine arena. He is presently a team physician for the Chicago Force football team of the WFA.

	Lori Wilson Hiatt, OTR/L,CHT
	Lori received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1984. She started her career in brain injury rehabilitation where she specialized in neuro-developmental treatment for adults. In 1993, she changed employment to outpatient orthopedics and became a Certified Hand Therapist in 1994. Her interest in soft tissue mobilization continued, leading her to the Graston Technique^® in 2004. She currently has a private practice where she blends normal movement patterns and postural restoration to improve functional performance. Lori has been a GT instructor since 2006.

	Craig Kawaoka, DC, DACBSP, CSCS
	Dr. Kawaoka is the Clinical Director of the Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science program at the University of Western States. He received his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician. He also is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. Kawaoka has served as medical director, team doctor and on the medical staff for various organizations and events in professional, amateur, collegiate and high school athletics. Active in presenting preclinical and post graduate lectures on sports medicine, Craig has been a GT instructor since 2007.

	M. Terry Loghmani, MS, PT, MTC, PhD
	Ms. Loghmani received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy and Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis and is currently a doctoral candidate at Indiana University. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Indiana University Physical Therapy Program and has been associated with TherapyCare Resources, Inc. since 1994. Beside her teaching experience, she has made many presentations to professional groups as well as television appearances on the Graston Technique^®. Her long-standing clinical experience with Graston Technique^® has established her as an authority in the GT management of myofascial conditions.

	Ralph A. Mangels, DC, DABCN
	Dr. Mangels received his Bachelors of Science in Human Biology from State University of New York, Albany and his DC from New York Chiropractic College in 1990. He received his Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology in 1993. He is a nationally registered Electrodiagnostic Technician. He serves as a chiropractic physician with the Chronic Pain Options of Long Island, a regional multi-disciplinary pain-neurology center. He is responsible for the co-management and rehabilitation of sub-acute and chronic patients. His daily experience in clinical neurology, coupled with his interest in rehabilitation, is a perfect fit for teaching the Graston Technique^®.

	Michael R. (Mike) Ploski, MS, MEd, PT, ATC, OCS
	Mike Ploski received his BA in Chemistry from Wabash College, Indiana, in 1984 as well as a Masters of Education with a major in Exercise Physiology from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, in 1986. He also received a Masters of Science from the University of Indianapolis in 1988. He is affiliated with Physiotherapy Associates in Indianapolis, IN, as an orthopedic clinical specialist. He serves as a secondary instructor in orthopedic manual therapy at the University of Indianapolis. His long-standing clinical experience with GT makes him a valued instructor. He has served as a PT and an athletic trainer for the PGA Tour and for Championship Auto Racing.

	John W. Schrader, HSD, ATC/L
	Dr. John Schrader received his Bachelors of Science in Health and Physical Education from Purdue University, IN, in 1972. He received his Masters Degree in Physical Education, Sports Medicine Option from the University of Washington in 1995 as well as a Doctor of Health and Safety (HSD) from Indiana University in 1993. He is currently Coordinator of Athletic Training Education programs at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, as well as Clinical Professor (CP) for the Department of Kinesiology for the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. John was inducted into the National Athletic Trainer's Association Hall of Fame in 1998.

	Jacqueline J. (Jackie) Shakar, PT, MS, ATC
	Ms.Shakar received her masters in physical therapy from Boston University in 1983. She is currently completing a transitional doctorate in physical therapy degree at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA. She has been an athletic trainer since 1984. She received a certificate in massage therapy from the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, Worcester, MA, in 2001. Ms. Shakar has maintained a clinical practice in musculoskeletal physical therapy for more than 25 years, specializing in manual therapy and lower extremity biomechanics including custom foot orthotics. She is a full-time professor at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, where she has taught anatomy, kinesiology, clinical orthopedics and evidence-based practice/clinical research for more than 20 years. Ms. Shakar is an avid runner and works extensively with a number of elite and recreational runners, triathletes, as well as high school and college athletes in a wide variety of sports.

	Timothy Stark, DC, DACBSP, ICSSD, CSCS, PhD (Candidate)
	Dr. Stark assisted Murdoch University in Western Australia with implementing the School of Chiropractic Sports Science. Dr. Stark drafted and instructed the Physical Rehabilitation course within this new program (including the Japan program) as well as the Clinical Orthopedics, Clinical Neurology, Physiotherapeutics and Applied Clinical Nutrition courses. He was also chair of the post-graduate programs including the Masters of Sports Science. His recent publications include physical rehabilitation and strength conditioning. His current research efforts are focused on human performance and rehabilitation (PhD research via Murdoch University), soft-tissue injury management, and establishing a standard of progressive process for implementing and teaching physical rehabilitation. He currently is a full-time lecturer at National University Health Sciences, coordinates the post-graduate educational programs for Northwestern Health Science University for the specialties of Sports Chiropractic and also Physical Rehabilitation. Currently, he is the chair of the education commission for the Federation of International Sports Chiropractic (FICS). Stark has been using GT since 2002 and has been a GT instructor since 2004.

	Christos Vasakiris, DC, DACAN, REDT
	Dr. Vasakiris received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1984 and his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from New York Chiropractic College in 1989. He is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology and has obtained status as a Registered Electrodiagnostic Technologist (REDT). He is in private practice in Lindenhurst, NY, and currently performs electrodiagnostic evaluations for two sports medicine clinics. He has been a Teaching Assistant at New York Chiropractic College and was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at the University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic. He has a special interest in patient evaluation from a neurological perspective.

	Sheila Wilson, DC, CCSP, ICSSD
	Dr. Wilson received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Chemistry from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, in 1991 and her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, MO, in 1995. She received her International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma in 2001. She is a certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and the owner of Georgetown Chiropractic Clinic in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Wilson is presently a team physician for Indiana Invaders Track and Field and has served as president and secretary of the ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness, sports committee chair for the Indiana State Chiropractic Association and editor of Sports Talk Newsletter. She treats professional, amateur and weekend athletes with GT at her clinic and is a perfect coach for clinicians interested in IASTM.