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EDUCATION:

Doctor of Science (DSc)
Physical Therapy
Loma Linda University

Doctor of Physical Therapy Science (DPTSc)
Physical Therapy
Loma Linda University

Master of Science (MSc)
Leadership
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August/2023-May/2026

Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
Physical Therapy
Loma Linda University

Bachelor of Science
Respiratory Therapy
Loma Linda University

Associate of Science
Respiratory Therapy

Undergraduate Studies
Union College (º£½ÇÉçÇø)
Biomedical Science (Pre-med)


EMPLOYMENT:

Assistant Professor
Health and Human Performance
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Lincoln, NE

Donato and Wood Consulting Inc
dba Riverside Physical Therapy
Co-owner/CEO
Program Director/Faculty/Mentor, Riverside Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency
Grants Pass, OR

Certified Hand Therapist Clinical Specialist
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
Physical Therapy Department
Grants Pass, OR

Adjunct Clinical Instructor (hybrid online/onsite)
Department of Physical Therapy
Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Adjunct Clinical Instructor (hybrid online/onsite)
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD


CERTIFICATIONS:

Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS)
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Certified Integrative Dry Needling Specialist (CIDNS)


PUBLICATION:

Donato, E. (2024). The Effects of Cold Showers on Students' Test Scores: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Currently pending review for publication in a Q1 peer-reviewed journal.

Donato, E. (2004). Medical Screening for Physical Therapist: Screening for Serious Disorders of the Head, Neck, Chest, and Upper Quarter. Independent Study Course 14.1.4. American Physical Therapy Association.

Donato, E. B., et al (2004). Practice Analysis: Defining the Clinical Practice of Primary Contact Physical Therapy. JOSPT, 34(6), 284-304.