Physical Therapy Clinic Staff
University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic has licensed physical therapists who are certified specialists in the areas of sports, orthopedic, geriatric, and neurologic physical therapy. Our staff is among the most educated therapists in the country.
Physical Therapists
Airelle O. Hunter-Giordano PT, DPT
Director of Clinical Services and Residency Training
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and Sports
Clinical Instructor
Associate Professor
Airelle graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State University in 2001. She went on to receive her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 2003, Sports Residency in 2004, and then her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University in 2007. She lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to residency training, concussion management, ACL and knee rehabilitation, gymnastics, and consults on challenging patients in the clinical setting. Her professional development is in the area of training Physical Therapy Residents and Doctoral Students and clinical leadership. She teaches in Emergency Response, Exercise Progression, Sports, Concussion and Clinical Management in the UDPT program. Airelle is recognized as a board-certified clinical specialist in the areas of orthopedic and sports physical therapy and is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
aohunter@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Grace K. Ademski PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric and Neurologic Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Grace graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in 2004. She went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Delaware in 2006. She has worked at the University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic since 2008. Grace’s professional development has been in the area of vestibular therapy and she has been treating patients with dizziness since 2009. She teaches the vestibular component in UD’s Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in the areas of neurologic and geriatric physical therapy and she completed the APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor as well as the Advanced Clinical Instructor Course. She is also a trainer with the American Red Cross for Emergency First Response and CPR.
gkeenan@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Lucas Brady, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Clinical Instructor
Luke graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science in 2012 and he continued at the University of Delaware to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in 2015. He went on to work in both the acute care and acute rehabilitation settings. He returned to the University of Delaware Neurologic and Older Adult Clinic in 2023. He has experience working with diverse neurologic diagnoses including an emphasis on stroke rehabilitation. Luke is recognized as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy as well as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
ldbrady@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Chris Cutsail, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics
Clinical Instructor
Chris received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Delaware in 2014, a Masters of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science from University of Delaware in 2016, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware in 2017. He then completed an orthopedic physical therapy residency and became a board-certified specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in March of 2018. He subsequently spent 5 years working and directing outpatient physical therapy clinics in Smyrna and Bear Delaware. He returned to the University of Delaware in October of 2023 with his current role of PT Educator; teaching DPT students and treating patients. He is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and a mentor for the UDPT Sports and Orthopedic Residencies and the manual fellowship.
Mike Eckrich, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Mike received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Eastern University in 2015, a Master’s of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science from University of Delaware in 2016, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University Delaware in 2017. He completed a Sports Residency at the University of Delaware in January of 2019 and then transitioned to full time clinical staff. In 2022 he completed an Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship at the University of Delaware. He currently treats patients, is a clinical instructor for UDPT graduate students in the Sports and Orthopedic clinic and is a mentor for the UDPT Sports and Orthopedic Residencies and the manual fellowship. He is a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
meckrich@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Donald Ford PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Donald received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from University of Delaware in 2014, a Master’s of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science from University of Delaware in 2016, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware in 2017. He completed a Sports Residency at the University of Delaware in January of 2019 and then spent 3 years working in his hometown communities of Smyrna and Middletown. During this time away, he also worked alongside athletic trainers and physicians where he gained additional experience managing high school athletics. He returned to the University of Delaware in May 2022 where he currently treats Sports and Orthopedic patients, is a clinical instructor for UDPT graduate students and a mentor in the Sports and Orthopedic Residency Programs. He is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
dcford@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Natasha Lobo, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports
Clinical Instructor
Natasha received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola University Maryland in 2019. She received a Master’s of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science from University of Delaware in 2020, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware in 2021. She then completed a Sports Residency at the University of Delaware in 2022 and then transitioned into a full-time role in their Sports and Orthopedic clinic. She has also worked alongside multiple of UD’s Division I Sports Teams providing rehab & sideline medical care. Natasha is also an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
nlobo@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Trevor Mahoney, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Clinical Instructor
Assistant Professor of Practice
Trevor graduated with his bachelor’s degree in human movement science from Utah State University in 2012. He furthered his education by attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2015. Before coming to the University of Delaware in 2021 he worked primarily with patients with neurodegenerative conditions at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a multiple sclerosis certified specialist, recognized by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. Trevor is recognized as a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists and as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor training the next generation of PT students in UD’s Neurologic and Older Adult Clinic.
trevmaho@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Felix Marechal, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Felix received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Western Washington University in 2019 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2023. He joined the University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic in 2024 where he is currently seeing sports and orthopedic patients. Felix will be starting his PhD with a focus on Spine Rehabilitation starting September 2024 while remaining active in the clinic throughout his training.
fmarech@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Jeffrey Miller PT, DPT
Associate Director, Clinical Education
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and Sports
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Advanced Clinical Instructor
Jeff received his BS in Exercise Science in 2008 and Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010, both from the University of Delaware. He began practicing as an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist in Washington, DC, but returned to the University of Delaware in 2013 to complete a Sports Physical Therapy Residency. He transitioned to the role of a full-time physical therapist in the UD Sports and Orthopedic clinic upon completion of the residency. He is the course coordinator for the UDPT Integrated Clinical Experiences and the Coordinator of the Sports and Orthopedic Residency Programs. He treats patients in the Sports and Orthopedic clinic, with a special interest in the throwing athlete, and is involved in the DPT basic evaluation and orthopedics course. Jeff is recognized as a Board Certified Orthopedic and Sports Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and as an APTA Credentialed Advanced Clinical Instructor.
jmiller@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Leslie O’Neill PT, DPT
Associate Director, Neurologic and Older Adult Clinical Services
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Leslie received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Washington College in 2007 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 2011. She completed her Neurologic Residency in 2013 with the Ithaca College/Unity Health System program (now Rochester Regional Health System Neurologic Residency). Leslie went on to work in the acute rehabilitation setting, primarily working with individuals with spinal cord injury and brain injury. She returned to UD in 2014 and works in the Neurologic and Older Adult Clinic. She has participated in the Parkinson’s Foundation Faculty program for advanced training to work with individuals with Parkinson’s. She is a member of the ANPT Knowledge Translation Task Force for the Parkinson’s Disease CPG. Leslie teaches in the neuro curriculum in the areas of neurology, balance, Parkinson’s Disease, and stroke. Leslie is recognized as a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists and she is also an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
loneill@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Jimmy Orr, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports
Clinical Instructor
Jimmy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from University of Maryland in 2013, a Master’s of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science from University of Delaware in 2014, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware in 2015. He completed a Sports Residency at the University of Delaware and became a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy in 2017. He then moved to the Tampa Bay area where he worked in outpatient sports and high school athletics. He returned to the University of Delaware in September 2024 where he treats patients in the Sports and Orthopedic clinic. He has specialized experience in working with youth and high school athletes as well as patients with hypermobility. He is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and certified in Dry Needling.
jimmyorr@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Steven Osovsky PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Clinical Instructor
Steve received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Rutgers University in 2015, a Masters of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science from University of Delaware in 2016, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University Delaware in 2017. He went on to work in both outpatient and acute rehabilitation settings, working with diverse patient populations, with a particular emphasis with older adults and individuals with chronic pain and/or health conditions. He returned to the University of Delaware Neurologic and Older Adult Clinic in 2024. Steve is recognized as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Geriatric Therapy as well as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
sosovsky@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Michael Palmer PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Mike received his Bachelor of Science degree from Salisbury University in 2010 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2013. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at the University of Delaware in 2015 and then transitioned to a full-time role in the Sports and Orthopedic clinic. He is certified in Dry Needling, teaches in the Spine curriculum, and teaches the next generation of PT students as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor. He is also a mentor for the UDPT Sports and Orthopedic Residencies and the manual fellowship.
mcpalmer@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Shane Reybold, PT, DPT
Associate Director, Sports Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Shane received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2014 prior to completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Delaware in 2016. He then completed the Sports Residency program at the University of Delaware. Following residency, Shane spent the 2018-19 season as part of the New England Patriots Medical staff. He also assisted in opening the Physical Therapy Clinic within Boston Sports Center, an integrated sports medicine center. Shane returned to the University of Delaware in 2020 in a role teaching DPT students in the Sports and Orthopedics Clinic and mentoring sports residents. He currently shares a joint position within the UDPT clinic as well as UD Athletics. He is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
sreybold@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
W. Gregory Seymour PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Greg received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 2008 and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from the University of Delaware in 2010. He completed his orthopedic residency at Evidence in Motion in 2012 to become an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. In 2020 Greg became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists after completing a manual orthopedic fellowship at the University of Delaware. He is a mentor for PT students, residents and fellows, as well as the Program Coordinator for the Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship. Greg also assists in classroom and lab settings throughout our Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. He is an APTA-credentialed clinical instructor and works in the UDPT Sports & Orthopedic Clinic.
gseymour@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Michael Steinbacher, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics
Clinical Instructor
Michael received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science from Ottawa University in 2017 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2020. He completed an Orthopedic Residency with Creighton University in 2022 and currently works in the UDPT Sports & Orthopedics Clinic. Michael teaches the next generation of PT students as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and is a mentor for the UDPT Sports and Orthopedic Residencies. Michael is also becoming an experienced clinician working with patients with limb loss.
micstein@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Rebecca Stump, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Becca received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of West Florida in 2010 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 2012. Becca went on to work in the acute rehabilitation setting at the Center for Rehabilitation at Wilmington Hospital and returned to the University of Delaware Neurologic and Older Adult Clinic in 2018. She has experience working with a diverse set of neurologic and orthopedic diagnoses including stroke, brain injury, and limb loss. She is involved in the neurologic and acute care curriculum in the UDPT program. She also coordinates the UDPT practicum class working with undergraduates as aides in the PT clinic who are interested in becoming physical therapists. Becca is recognized as a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists and as an APTA Credentialed Advanced Clinical Instructor.
rbeeby@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Kate Wason PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Kate received her Bachelor’s degree in biology from the College of William and Mary in 2011, and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duke University in 2018. She also has a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from University of Virginia (2015). Following PT school, Kate completed a Sports Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University and became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy in 2020. She has a special interest in working with the female athlete and with endurance sports. Kate teaches the next generation of PT students as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and is a mentor for the UDPT Sports and Orthopedic Residencies.
krwason@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
Megan Ziegler, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor of Practice
Clinical Instructor
Megan received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Delaware in 2014 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 2016. She completed her Neurologic Residency in 2018 with the Johns Hopkins Hospital/University of Delaware Physical Therapy program. Megan went on to work in outpatient and acute rehabilitation settings, primarily working with individuals with vestibular disorder, stroke, and brain injury.
Megan has completed advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation and has been treating patients with dizziness for since 2018. In 2021, she returned to the University of Delaware and works in the Neurologic and Older Adult Clinic. She teaches in the DPT neurologic curriculum in the area of brain injury and vestibular rehabilitation. Megan is recognized as a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists and she is also an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
mkz@udel.edu (302) 831-8893
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