Meet Our Expert Instructors: Leaders in Continuing Education

Dr. Michele Alaniz, OTD, BCP, OTR/L, is a highly skilled pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years of experience transforming children's lives through play-based interventions. As a board certified specialist in pediatrics, she has achieved a distinction held by less than 1% of all OTs nationwide, demonstrating her expertise and dedication to the field. Dr. Alaniz has also completed advanced training in sensory integration, earning SIPT certification after more tha...

Cristin Beazley, PT, DPT, CBIS graduated in 2006 with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the VCU Physical Therapy Program in Richmond, VA. She has worked for the last 16 years with emphasis on pediatrics and neurologic physical therapy with a specific focus on concussion management over the last 10 years. She is the Manager of Clinical Science and Clinical Lead for the Total Concussion Care program at Sheltering Arms Institute and is the lead author of a comprehensive...

Dr. Eric Bellm, PT, DPT, OCS is an assistant professor in the Program of Physical Therapy at Saint Louis University. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University and completed his orthopedic residency at Ohio State University. Eric is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. In the DPT program, he teaches in orthopedic and sports evaluation and treatment. He serves as a...