Christina Heinrich

Christina Heinrich serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Mount St. Joseph University, where she transitioned from Adjunct Professor (2012) to full-time faculty in 2018. A Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist since 2014, she maintains active clinical practice at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield across outpatient, inpatient, and acute rehabilitation settings while teaching core physical therapy coursework.

Education:

• D.P.T., Shenandoah University
• M.P.T., College of Mount St. Joseph
• B.S., College of Mount St. Joseph

Her expertise spans orthopedic rehabilitation with emphasis on biomechanics and neurologic rehabilitation, informed by 18+ years of diverse clinical experience. She integrates real-world patient care scenarios from Mercy Hospital into her teaching of Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Basic Patient Care Skills, Examination/Evaluation, Foundations I, and Neuro Rehab I courses.

Professional Recognition:

• ABPTS Orthopedic Specialty Certification (2014)

Dr. Heinrich actively bridges academic instruction with clinical practice, sharing her Mercy Hospital experiences to enrich student learning in physical therapy fundamentals. No formal advising roles or research grants are documented in available materials, though her clinical-teaching synergy represents significant educational contribution. Personal background notes her Cincinnati, Ohio roots and family life with a fellow physical therapist husband and sports-focused son.