Jody L. Stafford

DPT, MOT, MTC, CEAS

DPT: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine for
Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL

BS: Bachelors of Science in Biology
La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA

CEAS: Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist
Back School of Atlanta Course Certificate

MOT: Masters of Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine for
Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL

MTC: Manual Therapy Certified
University of St. Augustine for
Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL

Jody L. Stafford received a Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2001 and continued on for a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USA) in December 2002. Dr. Stafford specialized in spinal and extremity manipulation while obtaining her DPT. She returned to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2003 and received a Manual Therapy Certification. Dr. Stafford became a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist in 2005 from the Back School of Atlanta. She has been a member of The American Physical Therapy Association since 2000.

The past two years, Dr. Stafford has been practicing in Las Vegas as an Occupational and Physical Therapist clinician. Dr. Stafford has experience in core/spinal stabilization, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Reeducation (PNF), Neuro-developmental facilitation (NDT), and Pilates training. Dr. Stafford has been interested in spinal and orthopedic dysfunction, as well as ergonomics and prevention. She practices from a manual therapy treatment approach and believes in "quality patient care".

Michel S. Rantissi, Jr.,

DPT, MOT, MTC

DPT: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine for
Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL

BS: Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

MOT: Masters of Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine for
Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL

MTC: Manual Therapy Certified
University of St. Augustine for
Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL

Michel S. Rantissi, Jr. received a Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2001 and continued on for a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USA) in December 2002. Dr. Rantissi specialized in spinal and extremity manipulation. Dr. Rantissi obtained a Manual Therapy Certification from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2003. He has been a member of The American Occupational Therapy Association since 2000.

The past two years, Dr. Rantissi has been practicing in Las Vegas as an Occupational and Physical Therapist clinician. Dr. Rantissi has been interested in spine, hand, and other orthopedic dysfunctions. He practices from a manual therapy treatment approach and believes in "quality patient care".

Andy Hutchison

DPT, BS

DPT: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Regis University, Denver, CO

BS: Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science
University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE

Andy Hutchison received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in May 2009. He became a certified athletic trainer (ATC) graduating from University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2006. Andy is currently pursuing his Certification in Manual Therapy (MTC) through the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USA). He has been a member of The American Physical Therapy Association since 2006. Andy moved to Henderson in the spring of 2009 and has since been practicing as a licensed Physical Therapist. He has a special interest in evidence based manual therapy, including joint mobilization and manipulation for treatment of the spine and extremities.

David Steere

BS, PTA

BS: Bachelors of Science in Physical Education

PTA: Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

David Steere received his Bachelors in Physical education in 1983 and he continued on to be a teacher for many years, teaching Science, Math, and Physical Education. Wanting to excel in his career, Mr. Steere returned to school to receive his Physical Therapy Assistant Degree at Pueblo College in Colorado. David has worked the last few years under a Manual Therapy approach supervised by Dr. Jody Stafford and Dr. Mike Rantissi. Mr. Steere's knowledge base on Manual Therapy surpasses many other Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. He has become an important asset to Advanced Manual Therapy Institute®.

Donna McNutt

BS, PTA

BS: Bachelors of Science in Physical Education and Health

PTA: Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Donna McNutt graduated in 1988 with a Bacholer of Science in Physical Education and Health. After a short period, she pursued a career as a Physical Therapy Assistant and graduated in 1994 with her PTA degree. Donna has been practicing Physical Therapy ever since in a number of different settings ranging from Acute In-Patient to Home Health. Donna moved to Las Vegas in 2001 where she has been focusing on outpatient and manual therapy while treating pre and post surgical patients with orthopedic issues.

Jennifer Hunsaker

LMT

LMT: Licensed Massage Therapist

Jennifer Hunsaker received her Massage Therapy Certification from the Nevada School of Massage Therapy in 2004. Since then she has worked as a therapist in high-end spas and massage facilities. Jennifer also has been doing private out-call massages to many people in their homes to accommodate their busy schedules. Jennifer has accumulated over 1,000 hours of hands-on work and is trained in many modalities such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Structural Integration, and Reflexology. Since the opening of Advanced Manual Therapy Institute™, Jennifer has called Advanced Manual Therapy Institute™ her permanent home and has been a great asset to our establishment.

Hilario Fines

CMT, CNA, PTT

CMT: Certified Massage Therapist

CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant

PTT: Physical Therapy Technician

Hilario Fines has been working in the Physical Therapy field for over five years. After receiving his CNA degree in 1999, Mr. Fines worked in the medical field in his home town in Hawaii. There he was the clinical assistant and taught first aid, C.P.R., and educated nurses in restorative skills. Mr. Fines continued on to receive awards and certificates in Automated External Defibrillation, CPR, First Aid, Restorative care, Nursing assistant, and employee of the month. Hilario moved to Las Vegas in 2001 where he has been working as a nursing assistant and a Physical Therapy Tech. until present. In 2007, he received his massage therapy certification from Nevada School of Massage Therapy.

Stephanie Palazzolo

Office Manager/Billing

BA

BS: Bachelors of Art in English

Stephanie Palazzolo received her Bachelors Degree in English from UNLV in 2005. Since 2001, she has worked in the Physical Therapy field, first as a receptionist and later in insurance verifications and authorizations. In 2005, she made the move over to AMT, where she started as the Office Manager, and now, since 2007, has also done the insurance billing. Since coming to Advanced Manual Therapy Institute, she has been an important member of the team, keeping the front desk up to par.