Nicholas LaRosa

Dr. Nicholas LaRosa is an Assistant Professor in the PT Programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences' College of Rehabilitative Sciences in St. Augustine, FL. He holds dual doctorates: Doctor of Physical Therapy (Stony Brook University, 2004) and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (University of North Florida, 2019). His career includes 3 years as a clinician in acute care/rehabilitation, followed by specialized orthopedic practice at Brooks Rehabilitation (2008–2021). He completed an Orthopaedic Residency (2009) and Manual Therapy Fellowship (2010) through Brooks/UNF programs.

• Education Background: BSc (Stony Brook, 2001), DPT (2004), EdD (2019)

Research focuses on clinical reasoning in professional and post-professional education. He teaches musculoskeletal components in DPT programs and holds certifications including Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (emeritus status). His clinical specialties span manual therapy, orthopedics, and acute care rehabilitation.

Recognition includes Fellow status from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and longstanding contributions to physical therapy education through course development in orthopaedics, clinical skills, and leadership.