Frank C. Kava
Frank C. Kava, MS, PT, OCS, OMPT, received his degree in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University in 1974. He completed his Masters degree with a specialty in orthopedics in 1979 from the University of Kentucky. Frank completed postgraduate education and was certified in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy by the International Seminar at Oakland University in 1992. Frank has been a Board Certified Specialist Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 1993. He has taught extensively at the university level, as well continuing education courses for the Michigan PT Association, and in the community. Frank is married with three children and is actively involved in the Novi Community. He enjoys skiing, running and cycling.
Kristie Sherman Kava
Kristie Sherman Kava, MS, PT, OMPT, is a graduate of Wayne State University, and received her Masters Degree with a specialty in orthopedics from the University of Kentucky. Kristie completed postgraduate education and was certified in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy by the International Seminar at Oakland University in 1992.
Kristie has been a board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 1993. She has taught extensively at the university level, for the Michigan PT Association, and within the community. Kristie is a musician and has a special interest in Performing Arts Physical Therapy. She plays the oboe and performs regularly with a local woodwinds ensemble.
Beth Burkel
Elizabeth "Beth" Uitti-Burkel, DPT received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Oakland University in December 2005. There she received the Academic Excellence Award given to the one student with the highest grade point average. She holds a Bachelors degree in Biology from Cedarville University in Ohio with a minor in Physchology. Beth has expereience as a clinical instructor, assisting graduate students in their clinical education. She is currently taking classes to complete her certificate in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy from Oakland University. Her primary interest is in outpatient orthopedics with a special interest in rehabilitation for neck pain with associated headaches. She is a member of the orthopedic section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Outside of physical therapy, Beth is active in her community working with elementary age children facilitating special events through her local church.
Linda Erickson
Linda Erickson, PT, MS, OMPT graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1976 with a B.A. in psychology. She then attended Georgia State University and completed a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy in 1978. Linda was one of the first physical therapists in Michigan to be certified in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy through Oakland University in 1992. She then continued with academic course work and received her M.S. degree in Physical Therapy from Oakland University in 2004. Linda has had expereince working in a large surban hospital with a varied caseload including inpatient rehabilitation. She also spent several years working with patients suffering from repetitive motion injuries in onsite clinics in the automotive industry. Posture and body mechanics were a major component of the patient teaching in the industrial setting. Her primary interest has alsways been in outpatient orthopedics. Her continuing education coursework has included myofascial techniques, manual therapy, exercise physiology, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and orthopedic updates. Linda is a member of the orthopedic section of the American Physical Therapy Association. She serves as Assistant Director and Clinical Education Coordinator. Her hobbies include singing in a choir, fitness workouts, golf, and attending theatre productions.
Cathy Jamrog
Cathy Jamrog, MPT, received her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Oakland University in May 1999. She also holds a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University and has taught in the Novi and Livonia areas. Cathy is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Cathy is married and has a four-year old daughter. She enjoys walking for exercise and reading.
Julie Wright
A graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, MI, Dr. Julie Wright, PT, received her doctorate degree in 2006. While pursuing her degree she participated in and organized free Balance and Falls Assessment clinics for seniors in Oakland and Macomb County She also was responsible for setting up future clinics and currently helps future therapists with this project. Julie also has volunteered her time to help at Children's Hospital in Detroit rehabilitating children with physical disabilities. And currently visits different area schools to speak about the physical therapy profession. She interned at Oakwood Hospital working with acute, critical and outpatient rehabilitation as well as Crittenton Outpatient Hospital which focused on pediatric and outpatient rehabilitation. Julie's research on: The Effectiveness of Speed-Dependent Partial Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training in Individuals Post-Stroke with Hemiparesis received the Beth C. Marcoux Award for research excellence which is awarded to one student or research group for the most outstanding research project each year. She also received the Wright Fillipis Outstanding Student Scholarship awarded to one student each year in recognition for academic excellence. She is a member of the Americal Physical Therapy Association, the Michigan Physical Therapy Association specailizing in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation.