AMY SBIHLI

MPT, DPT,

Telephone number: 781-515-0153

Email: amysbihli@bspts.net- asbihli@spineacademypt.com

Founder and Director of Spine Academy Physical Therapy, PLLC, 1762 Massachusetts Ave. Suite 204,  Lexington, MA 02420 www.spineacademypt.com

Co-owner Schroth Barcelona Institute

BSPTS-Rigo Concept Therapist and Teacher

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Orthopaedics Plus Director of Scoliosis Programs Burlington, MA 4/12-present

Outpatient Orthopaedics: Scoliosis Specific Exercise, Spine, Sacral-iliac

Develop programs and create treatment plans in clinical practice for children and adults who have scoliosis and related musculoskeletal impairments and dysfunction.

Outpatient Orthopaedics: Orthopedic spine, Scoliosis Exercise Certified, Pilates Certified – reformer

• Developed clinical expertise in treatment of spine, hip and shoulders.
• Assisted program development of the Schroth Method for scoliosis treatment.

• Completed the first group immersion style Schroth program in the United States.
• Present Schroth methodology annually to local DPT programs, and frequently to physician groups, public and clients.
• Created in-house continuing education course, “Pilates with Reformer”, for staff orientation to the equipment and professional skill development.
• Actively mentored PTA to enhance clinical and communication skills
• Support Carroll College students through in-house research project as CI and adjunct professor.

Clinical Outpatient: Women’s Health, Orthopedic, and Neurology.

Clinical Inpatient: Skilled and Medicare B Geriatrics.

Clinical Outpatient: Musculoskeletal, Cardio-pulmonary, Aquatics, Women’s Health, and Neurology.

Clinical Inpatient: Geriatrics, Orthopedic, Neurology, and PPS.

Clinical Inpatient: Long-term Care, Cardio-Pulmonary, Subacute, Orthopedic, Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurology, and Multi-system Failure.

Clinical Outpatient: Neurology, Pulmonary, and Orthopedic.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

• APTA/CSM– Women’s Health, Wellness, Orthopedics, Research, Biomedical Investigators -2019 
• Sacral Iliac Rehabilitation – Jim Porterfield, Mary Massery – Breath and Function . 2018
• Active Release – Certified in Upper Extremity, SEAS I-II 2017-2018
• Cervical spine- Interdisciplinary Approach to treatment – H. James Phillips MSPT, OSC, SOSORT -2012,2016,2017
• Shoulder Rehabilitation, BSPTS Level 2 teacher trainer course – 2012
• Clilical Instructor Education and Certified Credentialing Program, Prevention of Running Injuries – 2011
• Conservative management of scoliosis, BSPTS teacher trainer certification – 2011, Formation of school and curriculum for conservative management of scoliosis
• Teaching Techniques to enhance student, Cervical /upper thoracic Manipulation, 2010
• Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute, Treatment of Ribs and Thoracic Spine – 2009
• Pharmacology: What PT Professionals Need to know, Independent Study – Schroth / RSC – 2008
• Behavioral Assessment Model for Student Evaluation, Rigo-Cheneau Brace Conference – 2007
• Bones and Balance – Osteoporosis, Kinesiotape -2007
• Sosort 2007, 2012, 201
• Pilates Equipment Certification – 2005, 2006
• Schroth Method Certification Level 1 – 2005
• Schroth Method – 2004
• Power Pilates Mat Certification – 2003
• Direct Access Legislator, State of Ohio – 2003

INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Development of Schroth-Barcelona Institute Additional Courses; Introduction, C1 Refresher, Advanced Concepts, 2018-19
• Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School – Certification Level 1 or Level 2, 2014-2019
• Speaker and Panelist for DePuy Synthesis Scoliosis Education day, 2016
• SOSORT presentation on my research on Adult Outcome from trial with Schroth Exercise, 2016
• Conservative Management of Scoliosis: AAPM&R Annual Conference; Boston, MA, 2015
• Evidence of Schroth Method: AAOMPT Annual Conference; Cincinnati, OH, 2013
• Introduction Schroth Method: Texas Children’s; Houston, TX, Boston University PT program, 2013
• Certification Level 1 Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School / Schroth Method (6), 2012-2016
• Concordia College DPT Program: Schroth Method, 2007-2009
• Carroll College DPT Program: Schroth Method, 2006-2010
• Cincinnati State Technical College: Instructed Anatomy & Physiology, 2001-02
• Cincinnati State Technical College: Instructed ROM, transfers, and ambulation in program for certified nursing assistants, 2000
• Aquatics Therapy Rehabilitation Institute “Aquatics and Physical Therapy” in Tampa, FL, 2000
• Cincinnati State Technical College: Instructor for Kinesiology for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program, 1999
• Orientation Trainer: Education and demonstrations to new hospital employees on low back safety at home and at work to prevent injury, 1998-2000

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

• Spine Academy Physical Therapy, PLLC Owner and Clinician 2016- present
• Schroth-Barcelona Institute, LLC Part-Owner and Instructor 2016-present
• Barcelona Scoliosis Physiotherapy School International Active Member 2018

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• APTA MA
• APTA Private Practice Member
• SOSORT

EDUCATION

• Post professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 2007-2011
• Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine,  St. Louis, MO, 1993-96
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1989-93, HOBBIES: Running, tennis, cooking, reading