Alexia N. Lairson

Dr. Alexia N. Lairson serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Graceland University. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences from Youngstown State University (2023), a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Walsh University (2009), and a BA in Psychology from Youngstown State University (2006). She is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist.

Her clinical expertise encompasses skilled nursing rehabilitation, departmental management, and clinical education leadership, including roles as Director of Clinical Education, APTA-credentialed Clinical Instructor, and Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE). She maintains active memberships in the APTA Academies of Education, Geriatrics, and Innovation and Leadership, alongside ACAPT and the Ohio Physical Therapy Association.

Dr. Lairson's research interests focus on geriatric rehabilitation methodologies, evidence-based clinical decision-making, and optimizing physical therapy education frameworks. She champions a teaching philosophy centered on fostering reflective practitioners through patient-centered care models and self-assessment strategies, aiming to cultivate compassionate, competent physical therapists.