Michelle Sawtelle

Dr. Michelle Sawtelle is an Associate Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, based on the Austin, TX campus within the College of Rehabilitative Sciences. She has been a practicing physical therapist since 2007 and has taught in higher education since 2013, specializing in neurologic movement disorders and neurological rehabilitation. Her expertise includes stroke, biomechanics, and the impact of nutrition on neuromuscular recovery.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Woman’s University
• Master of Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch

Research Focus: Dr. Sawtelle investigates kinematic, kinetic, and muscle activation characteristics in neurologic populations, alongside the role of nutrition in functional recovery. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy and serves on the board of the Stroke Special Interest Group (SIG) within the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT).

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab affiliations are noted, her leadership role in the ANPT SIG highlights her collaborative work in advancing stroke rehabilitation initiatives.