1. RACHEL MALINA
1380 Cedar Post CT Decatur, GA 30033 404.808.6707 rmalina1@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS_____________________________________________________________
 Advanced coursework in Pilates Rehabilitation, Manual and Manipulation Therapy, Spinal Orthopedic, Strength and Conditioning, and
Therapeutic Neuroscience for Chronic Pain
 Pilates: Balanced Body Mat 1 and 2 Course completion - certification pending
RESEARCH____________________________________________________________________________________________________
 STORM (Stimulating Translational Opportunities through Rehab Medicine) collaborative to investigate cortical and spinal excitability
changes in able bodied individuals in response to four types of split-belt treadmill walking conditions.
 Directed Study, Chronic Pain in the Outpatient Orthopedic Setting: Investigate the evolution of Pain Science through a literature review and
the significance of Therapeutic Neuroscience Education for both health care practitioners and patients through collaboration with a clinical
and faculty advisor. Provide an educational presentation to faculty PT’s and SPT’s.
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________________________
Doctor of Physical Therapy May 2015
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science August 2008
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
PHYSICAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________
Physical Therapy Intern June 9-August 15, 2014
Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon
 Performed evaluations, treatments, and re-assessments in an outpatient setting for a multitude of acute and chronic impairments of the
hip, knee, spine, ankle, shoulder, including pre and post-surgery, chronic pain, and complex regional pain syndrome
 Was exposed to various chronic pain techniques, pain science, theories, and interventions including imagery, therapeutic neuroscience
education, and dermoneuromodulation
 Presented an educational in-service and consultation project on Special Considerations for the Diabetic Patient in an Outpatient PT
Setting
Physical Therapy Intern March 24-May 30, 2014
Building Bridges Therapy, Cumming, Georgia
 Performed outpatient and in-home physical therapy evaluation, assessment, and treatment for the pediatric population including
hippotherapy
 The patient population was 0-17 years of age with the following spectrum of conditions: Down syndrome, Spina Bifida, Autism,
Pelizaeus Merzbacher, Torticollis, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy, and Mitochondrial Disorders
Physical Therapy Intern Jan 6-March 14 2014
Emory University Orthopedic and Spine Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
 Performed inpatient post-surgical evaluation, assessment, and treatment of the following conditions in an acute care setting: Total hip,
knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroplasty, spine surgery, and Intensive Care Unit.
 Presented an educational in-service on Considerations for the Total Ankle Replacement
EXTRACURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER______________________________________________________
AV200 Bike Relay Medical Team, May 2013
 Provided basic first-aid and rehabilitative stretching for cyclists
South Georgia Farm Workers Project June 2013
 Collaborated with PA’s and volunteers to provide free PT, medical screenings and treatments to medically underserved farm workers in
South Georgia
Challenged Athletes Foundation/ Leg Amputee Running and Mobility Clinic June 2013
 Assisted kids with various mobility deficits in games and running drills

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EXTRACURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER_(continued)___________________________________________
APTA Balance Screen, AARP Expo October 2013
 Educated guests on balance safety and prepared them for screening by a licensed PT
Gigi’s Fall Fit Festival October 2013, November 2014
 Collaborated with peers to organize and create the Fall Fit Festival at Chastain Horse Park for children with Down Syndrome from
Gigi’s Playhouse
Good Samaritan Pro Bono Clinic (Atlanta, GA) July 2013, April 2014
 Collaborated with Faculty PT and SPT’s to affectively evaluate, assess, and treat patients with various impairments
Graduate Assistantship (Atlanta, GA) September-May 2014
 Collaborated with Faculty PT to analyze and process data for Senior Mentoring Research Project