Chelsea E. Lasky-McFarlin

  • Asst Teaching Professor
    Physical Therapy Program

Dr. Chelsea Lasky-McFarlin is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Gannon University holding Board-Certification as a Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Dr. Lasky-McFarlin has experience in hospital-based outpatient clinics, acute care floors, and ICU, as well as being a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Pediatric Residency Program. She has served as Co-Chair of the American Physical Therapy Association National Pediatrics Mentoring Program since January 2020. At Gannon, she is especially passionate about mentoring and inspiring future physical therapists through dynamic teaching, real-world application of pediatric and neurologic content, and individualized student support. Dr. Lasky-McFarlin is driven to connect all professionals and students to effective mentors and promote cultural competency in the health care professions while fostering a learning environment rooted in empathy, collaboration, and personal growth. She enjoys spending time outside with her family.

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy (PCS)

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

DPT Year One
  • Essentials of Physical Therapy Practice (GDPT 815)
  • Evidence-Based Practice 1 (GDPT 814) 
  • Health Care System and Policy 2 (GDPT 830)

DPT Year Two 

  • Foundations in Pediatrics (GDPT 841) 
  • Exam, Eval, and Intervention for Neuromuscular Movement Dysfunction 1 (GDPT 843/845)
  • Evidence-Based Practice 2 (GDPT 844)
  • Health Care System and Policy 3 (GDPT 850)
  • Exam, Eval, and Intervention for Neuromuscular Movement Dysfunction 2 (GDPT 853/855)
  • Evidence-Based Practice 3 and Guidance (GDPT (854 & 851)
  • Health Care System and Policy 4 (GDPT 860)

DPT Year Three 

  • Health Care System and Policy 5 (GDPT 870)

Undergraduate

  • Introduction to Physical Therapy (PT 100)
  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC (Aug 2019) -- Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program & North Carolina LEND Fellowship
  • Boston University, Boston, MA (May 2016) -- Doctor of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College; Graduate Leadership Award
  • Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (May 2013) -- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Chemistry Minor; Cum Laude
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Sections: Pediatrics, Leadership and Innovation, Neurology

PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS

  • Lasky-McFarlin, C & Holling, P. Walk Along With Me: The Mentoring Relationship. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, February 2022. [Presented On-Demand].
  • Lasky-McFarlin C & Holling P. Mentoring: Paying it Forward. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference (APPTAC), Virtual, November 2021.
  • Kennedy ET, Catalino T, Holling P, Lasky-McFarlin C & Le Cras S. Preparing for Pediatric Physical Therapy Board Certification during Pandemic Times. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference (APPTAC), Virtual, November 2021.

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  • Lasky-McFarlin C, Catalino T. Commentary on “experiential learning in pediatric physical therapist education: faculty and student perceptions.” Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2021;33(3):180-180.
  • Lasky-McFarlin CE, Thomas M, Newman J, & Thorpe DE. Abdominal Stability and Control Probable Contributor in Adolescent Rectus Femoris Avulsion Fracture: A Case Report. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2021;33(1):E15-E22.

PEER REVIEWED POSTER PRESENTATIONS

  • “Evaluation of an Interprofessional Educational Experience in Cultural Competency” Abstract Poster Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA (Feb 2024)
  • “Using standardized patients in interprofessional education to promote cultural awareness” Abstract Poster Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Oct 2023)
  • “Poor Abdominal Stability and Control May Be a Predictor of Rectus Femoris Avulsion Fracture in the Adolescent Soccer Player: A Case Report” Abstract Poster, Primary Presenter. Academy of Physical Therapy Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA (Nov 2019)


OTHER

  • “Utilizing needs-based assessment for physical therapy mentorship programs with special consideration for underrepresented populations” Mini-Education Session developer (not present for presentation), Annual Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference. October 2024.
  • “Pediatric Vital Signs Guide” Pediatric Vital Signs Guide Taskforce, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Forthcoming Winter 2025/Spring 2026
  • “An Injury Prevention Exercise and Educational Program for High School Girls’ Basketball Players” Academic Practicum Project, Summer/Fall 2015
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