Danille Parker

Danille Parker is a Clinical Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at Marquette University. She joined the program in 2000 as Adjunct Clinical Faculty and has held leadership roles in clinical education and geriatric rehabilitation.

• Education:
  • D.P.T., Nova Southeastern University (2009)
  • M.P.T. and B.S., Loma Linda University (1998)

Research and Teaching Focus: Danille specializes in geriatric rehabilitation, clinical education, and exercise prescription for older adults. Her clinical expertise includes managing strength and balance dysfunction, wellness programs, and technology integration in rehabilitation.

Professional Leadership: She serves as Treasurer for the Wisconsin Clinical Education Consortium and holds leadership roles in the APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy and the APTA Academy of Physical Therapy Education. Danille has delivered educational sessions internationally on topics ranging from clinical education models to fibromyalgia management.

• Certifications:
  • Geriatrics Clinical Specialist (ABPTS, APTA), Recertified 2020
  • Certified Exercise Expert for the Aged Adults (CEEAA)
  • PWR! Moves Certified Therapist for Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery

Clinical Experience: With 22 years in clinical environments (inpatient rehab, acute care, outpatient orthopedics), Danille focuses on older adult patients with medical disorders and balance impairments. She has also led initiatives like the Otago Exercise Program and Strong Women Exercise Program.