Autumne Hollingsworth

Autumne Hollingsworth is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Colorado Mesa University, affiliated with the College of Health Sciences and based at the St. Mary's Medical Education Center. She serves as the primary faculty for the Neuromuscular I, II, and III courses and supports lab instruction in Essential Skills and Therapeutic Modalities.

Her educational background includes a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, both from the University of Central Arkansas.

Her research and teaching interests focus on neuroplasticity, clinical education, and effective learning strategies in physical therapy. She emphasizes salience, repetition, and intellectual vulnerability in student learning, drawing from her experience in residency education. Her background in neurological residency coordination informs her approach to curriculum design and clinical mentorship.

While no recent publications or scientific awards are listed, her expertise lies in neurological physical therapy and educational methodology within clinical training programs.

• Residency Coordinator, Baylor Scott & White - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Neurological Residency

She mentors students through active classroom engagement and clinical instruction, promoting independent learning beyond the classroom. Her teaching philosophy encourages intellectual discomfort as a pathway to meaningful learning.

Autumne is actively involved in physical therapy education and curriculum development, particularly in neuromuscular and neurological rehabilitation domains.