A Message From Steve

Rehab Essentials began 20 years ago with a simple but powerful idea:

Raise the standard of physical therapy education by offering high-quality, affordable, remote-access programs for working clinicians.

So, we partnered with leading experts, and created a best-in-class post-professional DPT program that set the bar for accessible, professional advancement.

Since then, technology has evolved significantly—and so have we. Our programs now span hybrid, flipped classroom, and 100% online distance learning models. What started with physical therapy has grown to include doctoral-level education in both Physical Therapy (DPT) and Occupational Therapy (OTD), delivered in collaboration with dozens of universities and educators across the country and around the world.

But one thing hasn’t changed.

Our commitment to you is stronger than ever.

You’re the reason we’re here:

To help you succeed in distance education.

We've built an incredible team of expert educators, healthcare professionals, and content creators to develop and deliver exceptional distance learning and hybrid graduate education solutions.

Solutions that create access for more students around the world. Solutions that create better clinicians and practitioners. Solutions that improve the health of communities.

Ultimately, solutions that create and empower opportunities—for universities, organizations, and their students.

Steve Tepper, President & Founder

PT, PhD, FAPTA

Our Mission & Values

At Rehab Essentials, we believe education should empower—not exclude. That’s why we build programs that reflect the complexity of life and the clarity of purpose. Grounded in integrity, informed by expertise, and designed for access.

Our mission is to lead, connect, and elevate rehabilitation professionals around the world.

We design and deliver exceptional learning experiences—curated by thought leaders and shaped by the real-world needs of today’s institutions, organizations, and working professionals. Our approach is rigorous, flexible, and intentionally built for learners and leaders who are committed to meaningful impact.

Our commitment is to educate with care, lead with acumen, and create lasting opportunity through the power of distance learning.

We value purposeful change: the kind that opens doors, strengthens communities, and advances the healing professions as a whole. Through globally accessible, expert-led pedagogy, we are expanding what’s possible—and enabling people to reach it.

Our Leadership

Steve Tepper

PT, PhD, FAPTA

President & Founder

Jennifer Gamboa

PT, DPT. OCS

COO

Kelson Colbo

PT, DPT

CIO

Cheryl Cassaly

MBA

CMO

Our Experts

  • Lynn McKinnis

    PT, DPT, OCS

    Imaging

  • Charleen Portee

    PT, PhD, FAAPT

    Cross-cultural Communications

  • Ken Olson

    PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

    The Spine

  • Robbie Leonard

    PT, DPT, CHC

    Reimbursement

  • Rupal Patel

    PT, PhD

    Nutrition

  • Rob Tillman

    PT, MOMT, FAAOMPT, FAAPT

    Leadership & Practice Ownership

  • Rebecca Martin

    PT, PhD, DPT

    Neurology

  • Nia Mensah

    Nia Mensah

    PT, DPT, PhD

    Pediatric PT

  • Robbie O'Shea

    PT, DPT, PhD, HCon

    Pediatric PT

  • Mike Osler

    PT, DPT, MDiv

    Professional Formation

  • Mark Shephard

    DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

    Pain Management

  • Lisa VanHoose

    PT, PhD, MPH, FAAPT, FAPTA

    Progression of Care

  • Lindsey Schillberg

    PT, DPT, BCCS

    Pediatric Neurology

  • Lauri Fitz

    PT, CLT

    Lymphedemia

  • Laurel Abruzzese

    PT, EdD, FNAP

    Social Determinant of Health

  • Katie King

    PT, DPT, NCS

    Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology

  • Karen Meuller

    PT, DPT, PhD, NBC-HWC

    Genetics

  • John Kiesel

    PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

    Foot & Ankle

  • Joseph McCullough

    PT, PhD, FAPTA, CWS®

    Integumentary

  • Jodi Miller

    PT, DPT

    Patient Encounter

  • Jake Mischke

    PT, DPT, MBA

    Leadership

  • Angela Campbell

    PT, DPT

    Cardiovascular Pulmonology

  • Carole Lewis

    DPT, PhD, GCS, FAPTA

    Lifespan Perspectives, Treating Activity Restrictions

  • Cindy Pfalzer

    PT, PhD, FAPTA

    Cancer

  • Deborah Constantine

    PT, DPT, GCS, GTCCS, CEEAA

    Lifespan Perspectives, Treating Activity Restrictions

  • Emily Lawyer

    MA, LPC, CSAT Candidate

    Abuse & Neglect

  • Fabrisia Ambrosio

    PhD, MPT

    Regenerative Rehabilitation

  • Gad Alon

    PhD, PT

    Electrical Stimulation

  • Jen Gamboa

    PT, DPT, OCS

    Social Determinants of Health

  • Jody S Frost

    PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, FNAP

    Interprofessional Collaboration

  • Amanda Clifton

    PT, DPT

    Pediatric Cardiovascular & Pulmonology

  • Denise Swensen

    PT, DPT

    Early Intervention

  • Karen Huhn

    PT, PhD

    Professional Formation

  • Larry Cahalin

    PT, PhD, FAHA, FAPTA

    Exercise Movement Science, Cardiovascular Pulmonology

  • Melissa Lazinski

    PT, DPT, DHSc

    Elbow, Wrist & Hand, Palpation

  • Penny Head

    PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, CSCS

    Anatomy, MSK: Shoulder, Knee & Hip

  • Shane Reybold

    PT, DPT, CSCS

    Sports Physical Therapy

  • Sue Cesere

    PT, MHS

    School-based Physical Therapy

  • Tami Beaudreaux

    PT, MS, DPT, CEEAA

    Mobility Training, Participation in Life Roles

  • Sheila Clemens

    PT, MPT, PhD

    Amputation

  • Sharon Dunn

    PT, PhD

    Leadership

  • Terry Nordstrom

    PT, EdD,  FAPTA

    Professional Formation

  • Susan Ryerson

    PT, DSc

    Movement Analysis

  • Vanessa Brockhouse

    PT, DPT

    Manual Muscle Testing

  • Wendy Romney

    PT, DPT, PhD

    Neurology - Spinal Cord Injury

  • Chuck Ciccone

    PT, PhD, FAPTA

    Pharmacology

  • Bill Boissannault

    PT, DHSc

    Patient Encounter, MSK

  • Jill Boissannault

    PT, PhD, WCS emeritus

    Obstetrics, Pelvic Health

  • Mary Blackinton

    PT, EdD, GCS Emeritus

    Foundations of Patient Management, Mobility Training, Psychosocial Issues

  • Dan Hakim

    PT, DScPT, CWS

    Wound Management

  • Michael Lebec

    PT, PhD

    Modalities

  • Pamela Levangie

    PT, DPT, DSc, FAPTA

    Evidence Based Research

  • Eric Stewart

    PT, DPT

    Cardiovascular Pulmonology

  • Ellen Wruble

    PT, DScPT, MS, CWS, FACCWS

    Cardiovascular Pulmonology

  • Daniel Bodkin

    PT, DPT, ATC

    Anatomy, Patient Encounter