Dr. Jodi Miller PT, DPT
Dr. Miller received her Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Florida in 2004. She then graduated from Elon University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2007. She has worked in multiple physical therapy settings, from pediatrics to geriatrics, working with patient’s with orthopedic and neurological disorders. She has experience in Acute care, Outpatient, Home Health, and Skilled Nursing Facilities. She has also worked as a Traveling Physical Therapist on the West Coast. She considers herself a “generalist” and enjoys working with patients of various ages and diagnoses. Since 2012, Dr. Miller has also taught in DPT programs as an Adjunct Professor and as a lab assistant teaching orthopedic, neurologic, and inpatient PT skills. In the clinic, she has served as a Clinical Instructor for multiple DPT and PTA students from various programs and is motivated to help all students grow and learn to become amazing Physical Therapists. In 2015, she was named Clinical Instructor of the Year for Nova Southeastern University’s Hybrid DPT program.
Dr. Miller is the Founder of Clinical Connections. Her mission, with Clinical Connections, is to provide virtual mentoring services to Physical Therapy students and New Grad Clinicians. She hopes to bridge the gap between classroom learning and clinical experiences by strengthening critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. By blending clinical and teaching experience, her goal is to guide and empower each student or new grad to reach their full potential as clinicians all while minimizing the risk of burnout.
Speaking Engagements
- APTA National Student Conclave, November 2020: Thrive Rather Than Just Survive Your Clinical Education Experiences
- NC APTA Annual Conference, October 2023: Managing Burnout in the PT Profession
- NC APTA Annual Conference, October 2023: How to Thrive On Your ClinicalEducation Experiences
- FPTA West Central District Meeting, June 2024: Managing Burnout in the PT Profession
- VA EPSIG, November 2024: Managing Imposter Syndrome as a Student or New Grad
- CA SSIG, April 2025: You’ve Graduated – Now What?
- Annual Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference, October 2025: Thriving Not Just Surviving – Student Success in a Hybrid, Accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Dr. Tim Miller PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Tim Miller is the Director of Innovation for Rehab Essentials and serves as faculty for the post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Montana. With over 15 years of experience in various faculty roles across DPT programs, he has dedicated his career to advancing physical therapy education. He also currently serves as a lab assistant at the University of South Florida.
Dr. Tim Miller received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Elon University and his EdD in Educational Technology from the School of Teaching and Learning at the University of Florida. He is board certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy – Emeritus from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialization (ABPTS) and is an APTA credentialed Clinical Instructor. His research interests focus on the use of educational technology in physical therapy education, the scholarship of teaching and learning, faculty development, and blended and online higher education.
An accomplished author and speaker, Dr. Tim Miller was the lead author for a published chapter on “Learning Psychomotor Skills in a Blended DPT program” in the book Blended Learning: Research Perspectives Vol 3. He received the Influencer Award for his presentation “Pro v. Con – Hybrid PT Education” at the 2021 Physical Therapy Learning Institute Innovation Summit. Additionally, he has presented on blended learning at ELC, CSM, and National Student Conclave conferences, and served as an invited contributor for ACAPT COVID-19 Response, Return to Classroom and Lab Guidelines. Dr. Tim Miller has also presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention and the Education in Health Profession (EDHP) group.
Dr. Courtney Siwek PT, DPT
Courtney is a graduate from Nova Southeastern University – Tampa Hybrid program in 2018 with her undergraduate degree from Florida State University. She is currently a managing partner for an outpatient clinic in northern Michigan alongside her husband. Her passion lays in pediatrics but has experience in acute care, skilled nursing, the school setting as well as geriatrics and orthopedics in the outpatient setting.
Dr. Savannah Hodges PT, DPT
Dr. Savannah Hodges is a pediatric physical therapist and doctoral-level tutor who is passionate about helping DPT students feel confident, capable, and prepared. With experience as both a clinician and educator, she understands the challenges students face when navigating dense coursework, clinical reasoning, and high-stakes exams.
Her tutoring style is collaborative and supportive, focusing on simplifying complex concepts and connecting them to real clinical scenarios. Dr. Hodges believes that learning should feel empowering—not overwhelming—and works closely with students to build both understanding and confidence.
She specializes in pediatric physical therapy, neuromuscular conditions, and exam preparation, and enjoys helping students bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice.
Dr. Cheryl Zemina OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCG
Cheryl Zemina, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCG graduated from the University of Florida with her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy in 1983, Master’s of Science with an emphasis in low vision rehabilitation in 2015 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and her post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy in 2022 from Marymount University. She earned board certification in gerontology (BCG) from AOTA in 2020.
Her professional journey includes providing OT intervention to clients with a wide variety of adult diagnoses. She especially enjoys working with clients with acquired neurological impairments and low vision. In addition to client care, Cheryl has experience in rehabilitation management, operations, and program development. She has found that her greatest professional satisfaction comes through sharing her love of occupational therapy with students who share that passion.
She is an adjunct faculty member with multiple OTD and MOT programs.
Tina Hospodor MA, OTR/L
Tina Hospodor, MA, OTR/L, is an experienced occupational therapist and educator with more than 25 years of experience working in pediatric settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in 1996 and has developed extensive expertise in supporting children with a wide range of developmental and childhood disorders. Since 2017, Tina has served as an adjunct faculty, where she brings her clinical experience and passion for pediatric occupational therapy into the academic setting. She has also provided continuing education for professionals on topics including sensory processing and reflex integration.
Tina is the co-founder of Develop, Educate, Nurture (DEN), an online parent resource hub and parent coaching space designed to provide families with practical education, guidance, and support as they navigate their child’s developmental needs. Through DEN, she combines her years of clinical and teaching experience with her commitment to empowering parents to better understand and support their children.