Tracy Gannon is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the advancement of the physical therapy profession. A Rhode Island native and proud alumnus of the University of Rhode Island, she brings decades of experience in the field and has consistently worked to ensure that physical therapy receive the recognition it deserves within the healthcare system.
Serving as the Federal Advocacy Liaison for the Rhode Island chapter of the RI APTA, Tracy is deeply committed to advancing the quality of care, expanding access and increasing physical therapy resources across the state. Tracy is a frequent speaker and volunteer in the community promoting health, wellness, and injury prevention events. She is dedicated to elevating physical therapy to the highest standards, supporting the advancement of local academic programs and fostering collaboration across the spectrum of the Rhode Island physical therapy community. Having experienced how far physical therapy has come, and energized about contributing to it’s future, Tracy continues to drive positive change and advocate for the profession she cares so deeply about.
Dr. Hurrell has been a licensed physical therapist since 1995 and has maintained continuous clinical practice since that time. Her primary area of clinical interest lies in the outpatient orthopedic setting, with a focused interest in the treatment of chronic pain using a biopsychosocial approach. Dr. Hurrell also joined the ranks of academia in 2001 and has held academic appointments at Mercy College, the Community College of Rhode Island, and Bryant University. She has been a member of the APTA for over 25 years and is currently a member of the RIAPTA Legislative Action Committee. In addition, Dr. Hurrell is a trainer for the APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP) and is currently a member of the APTA CCIP workgroup.
Treasurer APTA RI for two years, Co-chair APTA RI education committee, Member Finance Committee Section on Pediatrics, Member Technical Advisory Board for PTA program at New England Institute of Technology, Member Board of Directors Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center.
BA Psychology, Masters Business Administration, Associate in Applied Science (PTA), PATH registered therapist.
Currently employed as Physical Therapist Assistant at Meeting Street School and Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center, Retired from John Crane Inc with various positions including Financial Controller, Customer Service Manager, Plant Manager, and Vice President of Operations
Outside activities include racquetball, horseback riding, and grandchildren.
Paul is the Associate Dean for the College of Health & Wellness and an Associate Professor at Johnson & Wales University. Previously he was an Associate Professor, SARS-COV2 Surveillance Program Administrator and Program Director for Bryant University’s School of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy Program. Prior to working at Bryant, Paul acted as the Semester 1 Coordinator and Director of the Human Anatomy Lab at Sacred Heart University. His research interests focus on the evaluation and treatment of concussion, whiplash injuries, chronic headache, TMJ, spine, manual therapy, injury prevention and reducing workers compensation costs for businesses.
Paul currently serves on the American Physical Therapy Association’s Workgroup revising the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and is the Treasurer of the RIAPTA Association where he is also a member of their Legislative Affairs Committee. He has previously served APTA as the Director of the San Joaquin Valley District of the California Physical Therapy Association, the Treasurer of the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association. Paul was appointed by the Governor of Rhode Island to the RI Physical Therapy Licensure Board in 2020. Paul is currently National Athletic Trainers Association’s (NATA) liaison to the US Bone and Joint Initiative and currently acts as its Treasurer. Paul became NATA District 1 Director in 2010 and was appointed NATA Secretary Treasurer in 2012. Paul has previously served as District 1 Treasurer and President of the Easter Athletic Trainers Association (EATA). He has received the EATA’s Cramer Award in 2009 and was inducted into their Hall of Fame the “49’ers club”. In 2015 he was recognized by the NATA as a Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer and received the NATA’s Athletic Trainer Service Award in 2010. Paul was inducted into the Rhode Island Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 2014.
I’m currently working at Rhode Island Hospital’s Outpatient Neuro Clinic in Providence, RI as one of the neurologic physical therapists. I graduated from the University of Rhode Island’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2021 and recently completed Boston University’s Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program in August 2022. I specialize in treating individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis and really love treating a wide variety of pts with other neurologic diseases. I have a strong interest in behavior change and empowering my patients to overcome the many challenges they face. I have been a member of the RI APTA since 2018 and during my time at URI, I was involved in reaching out to local legislators to advocate for the profession and discuss different barriers that we face as practitioners. I am very thankful for my time at URI and how much the program emphasized our involvement within our local APTA. I have attended previous RI APTA annual dinners, as well as many virtual and in-person lectures that have been offered. On the national scale, I have attended Combined Sections Meeting either in-person or virtually for the past 3 years. This year I will be attending and presenting my research poster on exploring biopsychosocial factors that contribute to walking activity in people with PD. Additionally, I also help to edit and produce the ANPT’s Degenerative Diseases SIG Podcast, helping to translate knowledge into practice.
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