Amie Marie Jasper, PT, DPT, PhD

Assistant Professor, PT Programs

Campus

St. Augustine, FL

College

College of Rehabilitative Sciences

Program

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Specialties

Geriatrics
Neurological Disorders

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
Doctor of Physical Therapy, A.T. Still University
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Universidad de Sta. Isabel

Research Interests

Vestibular Rehabilitation
Balance and Gait
Physical Activity in the Neurologic Population

Dr. Jasper graduated from Universidad de Sta. Isabel, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy from AT Still University (ATSU). She received her PhD in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Her doctoral work was focused on the impact of a prescribed walking in older adults with dizziness.

Dr. Jasper has over 12 years of clinical experience. Seven years of those had been dedicated to neurologic physical therapy. Prior to her appointment at University of St. Augustine, she was a Senior Clinician for Advent Health Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a Geriatric Certified Specialist, Neurologic Certified Specialist, Certified Competent in Vestibular Rehabilitation, APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA), Certified LSVT Big for Parkinson, Certified clinician for Balance Based Torso Weighting (BBTW) for ataxia, ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist and Certified in Evidence-Based Concussion.

Dr. Jasper is the Academic Education Committee chair for the APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Florida Physical Therapy Association Neurologic SIG (FPTA NeuroSIG) secretary, and FPTA NeuroSIG Evidence-based Document committee chair. She is also a member of the APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) CSM Programming committee and the Guide to Physical Therapy Revision work group.