Heather Cigas

Heather Cigas is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Her academic background includes a BS in Exercise Science from Loyola University Chicago (2018), a DPT in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University (2021), and a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency at the University of Southern California/Rancho Los Amigos (2022-2023). She holds board certifications as a Physical Therapist (PT) and a Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS).

• Research Interests: Rehabilitation of neurologic conditions (stroke, degenerative diseases), acute care rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary clinical approaches.
• Practice Focus: Acute Rehab in Acute Care settings, emphasizing leadership in healthcare and advocacy initiatives.