Meet the experts

J.D. Boudreaux received a Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University in 2003 as well as a Masters of Physical Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in 2005. In August of 2003, he became nationally certified as an athletic trainer and obtained his Sports Certified Specialist certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2011 and later recertified in 2021. He completed his EdD degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Louisiana Monroe in the fall of 2018. He has over fifteen years of experience as a dual-credentialed sports medicine professional. He has spent seven years managing acute athletic injuries and directing the post-surgical rehabilitation of high-level athletes at the collegiate level. JD is the founder of EPIC Education and Consulting, LLC, and is currently employed as the Director of Sports Medicine by a regional health system, delivering care in an outpatient sports medicine clinic in conjunction with other medical professionals to a variety of individuals, including high school and collegiate athletes.

Dennis Klima is a Full Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy. He completed a PhD in Physical Therapy from Temple University.  Dennis received his geriatric and neurologic clinical specializations from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He has presented geriatric and neurologic continuing education courses locally, nationally, and internationally, including a neuromuscular course to physical therapists at the Kenya Medical Training College in Nairobi, Kenya. He is the author of both peer-reviewed articles and book chapters related to neurorehabilitation and falls in older adults.  

Lisa J. Martin graduated from the University of North Dakota Medical School in Physical Therapy. Her certifications include Moms in Motion water exercise instructor, APTA CAPP OB certification, and Rehab Oncology Partners STAR Certification. She designed and implemented Women's Health Programs, and successfully instructed pre/ postnatal care and intervention for 15 years. She has been involved in research work and has presented on various platforms, more recently in the area of Women's Health Intervention. She is a longstanding member of the APTA, MN Chapter of the APTA, Academy of Orthopaedics, and Pelvic Health Academy member. She has practiced professionally as a clinical instructor and clinical coordinator for education. Lisa has worked in multiple areas of clinical care including general orthopedics, women's health, pediatrics, acute care, ICU, ER, SCCU, burn rehab, wound care, behavioral health, and sports medicine. She has practiced professionally in the following settings: hospital-based clinics, home healthcare, regional schools, and private practice.