Hello, I am excited to be at Seton Hill University as a professor in the DPT program. Before coming to SHU I was a practicing Physical Therapist working in mostly outpatient orthopedic and sports settings. I enjoy working with patients and helping them reach their goals and through that process be able to see their improvement compared to when they first came to Physical Therapy. I am embracing the opportunity to bring my clinical knowledge and expertise to the students in the DPT program at Seton Hill University.

Education

• ScD, Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX), 2024
• MBA, Springfield College (Springfield, MA), 2015
• DPT, Springfield College (Springfield, MA), 2015

Publications

• Chessen D, Sizer PS, Greenhill R, Futrell E, Hooper TL. The association between outpatient physical therapist personality and patient management outcomes: A preliminary study. Journal of Healthcare Management. Submitted April 2024.

Organizations

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopedic and Electrophysiological Section

Presentations

• Chessen D, Sizer PS, Greenhill R< Futrell E, Hooper TL. The association between outpatient physical therapist personality and patient management outcomes: A preliminary study. Presented at: Combined Sections Meeting APTA; February 14, 2025; Houston, TX.
• Chessen D, Sizer PS, Greenhill R, Futrell E, Hooper TL. The association between outpatient physical therapist personality and patient management outcomes: A preliminary study. Presented at: MovePA Conference; November 1, 2024; Champion, PA.

Certifications

• Board-certified orthopedic specialist
• Fellowship in Movement System Impairments
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Level 1 and 2
• Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1