Christina Cuka

Christina Cuka is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU), serving as core faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She holds a DSc in Physical Therapy and works remotely. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at A.T. Still University in Arizona. Her clinical expertise spans 20 years in outpatient orthopedic care, focusing on musculoskeletal disorders.

• Education:
• B.S. in Exercise Sports Science (Colorado State University)
• M.S.P.T. (Regis University)
• D.P.T. (Ola Grimsby Institute)
• D.Sc. in Physical Therapy (Andrews University)
• Certifications:
• Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
• Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Her research interests include manual therapy, trigger point dry needling, scoliosis management, and pedagogy in healthcare education. She has presented nationally on teaching strategies and scoliosis interventions.