Reema Thakkar, PT, DPT

Director of Clinical Education, Manhattan Campus, Doctor of Physical TherapyAssistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy

School of Health Sciences

Reema Thakkar

Reema Thakkar PT, DPT has been working at Touro College School of Health Sciences for over a year, teaching classes including clinical affiliations and professional development. 

Clinical Specialty

Currently pursuing ABPTS Women’s Health Specialist Certification

Education

  • BSc double major in Neurobiology and Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, QC
  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT), Dominican College of Blauvelt, Orangeburg, NY

Research

  • Investigating predictors for pelvic dysfunction; pelvic dysfunction and balance; as well as pelvic dysfunction with considering mechanical dysfunction at an early age (female athletics).
  • Inter-professional Education’s Influence on the clinical education experience.

Professional Service

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), NY Chapter and NJ Chapter
  • APTA, Education Section
  • APTA, Women’s Health Section
  • Member of the NYNJ Clinical Consortium

Teaching Responsibilities

  • DPT 600 – 660: Clinical Experiences I – IV
  • DPT 620: Professional Development II/III
  • DPT 661: Professional Development IV

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