Owner, Good Health Physical Therapy and Wellness
4475 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Suite 258
Portland, OR 97225
Phone 503-292-5882 Fax 503-292-5899
Skills
- Clinical skills: Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of diverse patient diagnoses with particular strengths in orthopedic and manual therapy, managing hypermobility spectrum disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Athletic taping, Brace fitting/adjustment, Knowledge of cultural diversity issues in
- Manual skills: Joint mobilization utilizing Paris and NAIOMT approaches, Soft tissue techniques including myofascial release, Strain Counter Strain, trigger point, Functional Indirect Technique, Muscle Energy Technique, Mulligan Concepts NAGS and SNAGS, Craniosacral treatment, Visceral Mobilization. CPR Certification: Adult, Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Education
- 2016 Certificate in Manual Physical Therapy, North American Institute of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy, Portland, OR.
- 1997 M.S. in Physical Therapy, Duke University, Durham, NC.
- 1995 B.S. in Psychology, Magna cum Laude, Duke University.
- Fall 1993 Study Abroad, Edinburgh University, Scotland.
- 1991 High School Diploma, Valedictorian, Citrus High School, Florida
Physical Therapy Internships
- 3-5/1997 Keith Kleven Institute of Orthopedic, Sports, and Dance Rehabilitation. Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Offered advancement to Staff Physical Therapist position.
- 1-2/ 1997 Sharp Memorial Hospital, Outpatient Rehabilitation for Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury.
- 7-8/1996 Watauga Medical Center, Acute Care.
- 6-7/1996 Duke University Medical Center, Inpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation.
Leadership Positions/Volunteer Experience:
- 2013-Present Chair/President, Oregon Area Ehlers Danlos Society and Support Group
- 2006-2008 Public Relations Committee, Oregon Physical Therapy Association
- 2002-2006 Secretary, Oregon Physical Therapy Association
- 1998-2002 Member Continuing Education Committee OPTA, Responsibilities: Recruiting speakers and coordinating continuing education courses offered through the OPTA.
- 2000 Zenger-Miller Leadership 2000 Management Training Course Attendee
- 1995-1997 Member Cultural Diversity Committee, Duke University Department of Physical Therapy. Responsibilities: Leading discussions/Recruiting speakers regarding personal and professional cultural/racial awareness.
- 1995 Co-facilitator Dialog Racism, Duke University, seven week series of discussions about race relations.
- 1994-1995 Peer Facilitator, Counseling and Psychological Services, Duke University. Responsibilities: Leading discussions/teaching about stress management, race relations, gender issues for student groups. .
- 1994-1995 Student Minister for Social Activities, Catholic Student Center, Duke University.
- Summers of Rotary Leadership Seminar, 1992 Senior Staff, Lakeland, FL.
Professional Associations/Activities
- 1995 – Present American Physical Therapy Association member:
- 2006-2008 Public Relations Committee
- 2002-2006 Secretary Oregon Chapter 2002-2006
- 1998-2002 Continuing Education Committee
- 2006- Present Private Practice Section
- 1998 Orthopedic section
- 1996-1997 Neurological section
Honors/Awards
- 2023, 2018, 2015 Portland Monthly Magazine’s Top Doctors Listing
- 2015 Opencare Patients Choice Award
- 1997 Special Initiatives Award, Duke University Department of Physical Therapy, “for exceptional contributions to enhance the awareness of Cultural Diversity in our program and profession.”
- 1995 Helen Kaiser Award/Scholarship, Duke University Department of Physical Therapy. Recognizes students who display an appreciation and respect for diversity in life and physical therapy.
- 1995 Magna cum Laude, Duke University.
- 1994 – Present Golden Key National Honor Society, Duke University.
- 1992 Phi Eta Kappa, National Freshman Honor Society, Duke University.
- 1991 Valedictorian, Citrus High School, Inverness, FL
Research Publications/Presentations
- Purdin, H, Stott, P, “Lower Extremity Presentation in HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge 2023. www.medbridge.com
- Purdin, H, Stott, P, “Upper Extremity Presentation in HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge 2023. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H, “Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Presentation in HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge 2023. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H, “Head and Cervical Spine Presentation in HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge 2023. medbridge.com
- Russek, L, Stott, P, Purdin, HA “When patients “fail” exercise. Challenges for prescribing exercise for hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and dysautonomia,” Lecture for American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2022, San Antonio, TX.
- Stott, P, Purdin, H “Introduction to HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H “Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Purdin, H, Stott, P, “General Rehab Strategies for HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H “Rehab Complications in the HSD/EDS Patient,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H “HSD/EDS, MCAS, and POTS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Russek, L, Purdin, HA “Assessing the Impact of Group Feldenkrais Training on People with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder – A Pilot Study.” Abstract Accepted for Ehlers-Danlos Society’s Global Learning Conference, Virtual from June 26 – 27, 2021.
- Purdin, HA. “Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders: Understanding and Treating Unique Musculoskeletal Subluxations with Manipulative Techniques and Modified Exercises.” Lecture for Oregon Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, May 2020, Portland, OR.
- “A Zebra Among Us – Recognition and Management of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders” – Portland Pain Study Group June 2018, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2018, APTA NEXT Conference June 2017, Oregon PT Association March 2017 and Oregon Area Ehlers Danlos Support Group Mini Conference May 2017.
- “How Physical Therapy can Assist the Hypermobile Patient” Oregon Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Group Mini Conference, Portland, OR, May 2013
- “Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Hypermobile Type: Understanding and Treating Systemic Effects” Oregon Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR, April 2013
- “Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Hypermobile Type: Understanding and Treating Systemic Effects” Oregon Ehlers Danlos Support Group, Portland, OR, January 2013
- “Exercise Guidlines for Type I and II Diabetes” Diabetes Support Group, Milwaukie, OR and Oregon City, OR, 2013
- “Exercise Guidlines for Type I and II Diabetes” Oregon Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR April 2011 and April 2013
- “Oh, My Aching Back” segment on KATU Channel 2 morning show, Portland, OR August 2002
- “Functional Fitness” segment on KATU Channel 2 morning show, Portland, OR November 2002
- “Proper Warm Up and Training for Youth Baseball Players” Oregon City Little League Baseball Coaches Conference, Oregon City, Oregon, March 2002.
- Purdin HA, McDonald P, Schenkman M. “Clinical Tests of Motor Planning for Adults with and without Parkinson’s Disease.” Abstract: Published in Physical Therapy, Volume 78 Number 5, page S63, May 1998.Platform Presentation: Physical Therapy 1998: Scientific Meeting & Exposition of The American Physical Therapy Association, Orlando, FL, June 1998.
- Purdin HA, McDonald P. “A Reliability and Correlational Analysis of Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Whole Body Motor Planning Tests.” Master’s project presented December 1996, Duke University.
- Purdin HA. “Assessment of Medical Staff Behaviors with Children Undergoing Painful Medical Procedures.” Undergraduate Honors project defended/presented April 1995, Duke University.
Continuing Education
| · Chronic Pain, Dizziness, functional disorders and Anxiety as Related to Your Rehabilitation Plan, Online, CEU 7.0, April 23, 2022 |
| · Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio TX, February 2022. |
| · Changing the conversation About Pain, Salem, OR, CEU 1.5, February 16, 2022 |
| · “Virtual Choic” Advanced Spinal Mamipulation Part B, Portland, OR, CEU November 20-21, 2021 |
| · 2021 Oregon Pain summit, Online, CEU 5.0, January 22, 2021 |
| · Ehlers-Danlos Society International Symposium, Belgium, September 2018. |
| · 2018 OHSU Sports Symposium, Portland, OR, CEU 7.5, April 21, 2018 |
| · Clinical instructor for Physical Therapy Student, Duke University, Spring 2018, 4 weeks. |
| · Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA, February 2018. |
| · Presenter American Physical Therapy Association NEXT Conference, February 3rd 2018, A Zebra Among us: Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, 2 hour presentation. 6 total contact hours. |
| · Visceral Therapy Module 4: A course on the Osteopathic Treatment of the Internal Organs. Iris Wolf, PT, LMT, . 16 hours |
| · Visceral Therapy Module 3: A course on the Osteopathic Treatment of the Internal Organs. Iris Wolf, PT, LMT, . 16 hours |
| · Visceral Therapy Module 2: A course on the Osteopathic Treatment of the Internal Organs Iris Wolf, PT, LMT, January 27th to the 28th, 2017. 16 contact hours. |
| · Visceral Therapy Module I: A course on the Osteopathic Treatment of the Internal Organs Iris Wolf, PT, LMT, September 9th to the 10th, 2017. 16 contact hours. |
| · Clinical instructor for Physical Therapy Student, Duke University, Fall 2017, 6 weeks. |
| · Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy Student, George Fox University, May 2017. 160 hours. |
| · OPTA Annual conference, Clackamas, OR, 3.0 CEU, March 11, 2017 |
| · Oregon Ehlers-Danlos Conference, 5.75 contact hours, October 22nd, 2016 |
| · Oregon Ehlers-Danlos conference, October 22nd, 2016. 5.75 contact hours. |
| · EDS 2016 EDS Annual Conference,. Baltimore, MD July, 2016 |
| · Below the Diaphragm: A course in Functional Indirect Techniques by Joe Keeney PT, May 20th to the 22nd, 2016. 22 contact hours. |
| · Functional Indirect Techniques- Below the Diaphragm, by Joe Keeney P.T. May 20-22, 2016 |
| · Patellofemoral Instability January 21, 2016. Jacqueline Munch, MD, Jim Cenova, PT, OCS, Cert. MDT 2 Contact Hours. |
| · Pranic Healing– January 2016 2 contact hours. |
| · Lowen Systems Dynamic Manual Interface: Core Concepts and Skills for Dynamic Manual Interface. Portland, OR November 13-15, 2015. 19.5 contact hours. |
| · EDNF 2015 EDNF Annual Conference,. Baltimore, MD August, 2015 |
| · 2015 OHSU Physical Therapy Symposium 4/11/2015 7.5 Hours |
| · EDNF 2014 Physician’s Conference(EDS) September 15, 2014, 8 hours |
| · EDNF Annual Conference, Houston TX 7/10/2014-7/12/2014, 16 hours (Conference on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) |
| · Understanding the Gut Brain: Stress, Appetite, Digestion, and Mood, Clackamas, OR by Merrily Kuhn, Ph. D., 9/23/13, 6 hours |
| · NAIOMT S-901Manips for Chicks, Portland, OR by Laurie McLaughlin PT, DSc, FCAMPT, CMAG, 9/21-9/22/13, 14 hours |
| · Fascia & Breathing, Portland, OR by Laurie McLaughlin PT, DSc, FCAMPT, CMAG, 9/20/13, 3 hours |
| · National Soccer Coaches Association of America Level 2 Diploma, Hillsboro, OR by National Soccer Coaches Association of America, 7/20/13, 5 hours |
| · Understanding Fatigue: Focus on Stress, Habit, and the Brain, Portland, OR by Bill Sieber, Ph.D, 9/24/12, 6 hours |
| · Integration of the Cervial and Thoracic Spine with the Shoulder Girdle, Portland, OR by Karl Kolbeck, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, 4/21-4/22/12, 16 hours |
| · Arthroscopic Treatment of Ankle Instability and Related Disorders, Portland, OR by Jeff Feinblatt, MD, PC and DanMorland, PT, 01/18/12, 2 hours |
| · Update on Implementation of Accountable Care Organizations, Oregon Physical Therapist in Independent Practice. November 5, 2011 |
| · NAIOMT 700 Level III Upper Quadrant Part B, Portland, OR by Ann Porter Hoke, PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMT, FAAOMPT, 6/3-6/5/11, 21 hours |
| · NAIOMT 700 Level III Upper Quadrant Part A, Portland, OR by Ann Porter Hoke PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMT, FAAOMPT, 5/13-5/15/11, 21 hours |
| · Using the APTA Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument for Students, by American Physical Therapy Association, 5/12/11, 2 hours |
| · Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases, Gannett Healthcare Group, 2/21/11, 1 hour |
| · Improving Patient Safety:Practice Errors and Sentinel Events in Physical Therapy, by Gannett Healthcare Group, 08/16/10, 1 hour |
| · Advancing Pain Management in Oregon, by The Oregon Pain Management Commission, 01/31/10, 1 hour |
| · NAIOMT 640 Level II Thoracic Spine, Portland, OR by Kent Keyser, MS, PT, OCS, COMT, CFMT, ATC, FAAOMPT, 11/21-11/22/09, 14 hours |
| · Take The Next Step Level II Course, Portland, OR by Susan L Lefever, PT, ATC, 10/31/08-11/02/08, 22 hours |
| · Myofascial Release I, Portland, OR by John F. Barnes, PT, 05/01-05/03/09, 20 hours |
| · Clinical & Medical Diagnosis of the Cervicogenic Headache: A Callaborative Approach, Portland, OR by Karleen Swartztrauber, MD & Sandra Stryker, MPT, 10/18/08, 2 hours |
| · NAIOMT 665 Foot and Ankle Course, Portland, OR by Kathy Stupansky, DScPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, 09/13/08-09/14/08, 14 hours |
| · OPTA Hip Arthroscopy & Rehabilitaion Doc Talk, Portland, OR, 09/23/08, 2 hours |
| · BAM! Brand Active Marketing, Teleconference by: Heather Rooney, President of H2 Marketing, 4/29/08 |
| · The Emerging Role of the Physical Therapist & Childhood Obesity, Eugene, OR by: Teresa Schuemann, PT, SCS, ATC, 3/16/08, 6 hours |
| · The Emerging Role of the Physical Therapist with the Female Athlete, Eugene, OR by: Teresa Schuemann, PT, SCS, ATC, 3/15/08, 6 hours |
| · Lessons Learned in Operation Iraqi Freedom III: How Wartime Traumatic Injuries Increase Improvements in Medical Technology, Eugene, OR by: Martin Schreiber, MD, FACS, 3/14/08, 2 hours |
| · Will Your Documentation Trigger an Audit? Session 2: The Big Three for Audits: Diagnosis, Time, and Direct Contact, Teleconference by: Helene Fearon, PT and Steve Levine, PT, 2/12/08 |
| · Will Your Documentation Trigger an Audit? Session 1: Understanding Medical Necessity: Keys to Compliance with Medicare and Private Payers, Teleconference by: Helene Fearon, PT and Steve Levine, PT, 1/29/08 |
| · Mobilization of the Nervous System, Portland, OR by: Bob Nee, PT, M.App.Sc., ATC, 10/06/07-10/07/07, 14 hours |
| · New 2008 PT Practice Act and Physical Therapist Licensing Board Rules-What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You, Portland, OR by: Sherri Paru, PT and Diana Godwin, Attorney at Law, 10/20/07, 2 hours |
| · Body Worlds 3, Portland, OR by: OMSI, 06/27/07 |
| · The Mulligan Concept: Follow-Up Course, Portland, OR by: Dan Reardon, MS, PT, OCS, 03/10/07-03/11/07, 12 hours |
| · Manually Managing Pain: The Use of Simple Contact for Neural Tension and Chronic Pain, Portland, OR by: Barrett Dorko, PT, 02/08/07, 6 hours |
| · Diagnosis & Treatment of Movement System Impairment Syndromes: Lower Quarter, Eugene, OR by: Shirley Sahrmann, PhD, PT, FAPTA, 03/11/06-03/12/06, 10 hours |
| · Getting Paid for What You Do, Eugene, OR by: Danielle Ewing, PT & Ricci Susick, PT, 03/10/06, 2 hours |
| · Integrating Pilates Into Your Practice, Portland, OR by: Debbie Lehner, MPT, 10/15/05, 6 hours |
| · North American Institute of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy LevelII Upper Extremity Part A, Portland, OR by: Kent Keyser, 9/10-12/04, 21 hours |
| · North American Institute of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy LevelII Upper Extremity Part B, Portland, OR by: Kent Keyser, 10/24-10/26/04, 21 hours |
| · Medical Screening Refresher for the Physical Therapist, Portland, OR by: Richard Gicking, MD & Jill Pruett, MD, 3/12/04, 6 hours |
| · Introduction to Myofascial Release, Eugene, OR, by: Rita Margy, 3/12/04, 2 hours |
| · Mulligan Concepts – Lower Quarter, Eugene, OR, by: Don Riordan, 3/13 – 3/14/04, 12 hours |
| · When the Feet Hit the Ground…Everything Changes, Seattle, WA, by: Keith Larson, PT, 10/24 – 10/26/03, 22 hours |
| · Advanced Training Specialists for Physical Therapist, Portland, OR, by: Colin Hoobler, MPT, MS, 6/7 – 6/8/03, 14 hours |
| · An Evening on Feldenkrais, Portland, OR , by: Jeanne Dunnewind, PT & Donna Maebori, 03/03, 2 hours |
| · MS Fibromyaglia and Regional Pain, Portland, OR, Institute for National Resources, by: Dr. Katz, 1/13/03, 6 hours |
| · Reimbursement Town Hall Meeting – Taking the Headache out of Reimbursement Portland, OR, by: Carol Schunk, PT & Ricci Susick, PT, 2hours and 50 minutes |
| · North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy Lower Quadrant, level II, Part B, Portland, OR 11/22-11/24/02, 21 hours |
| · North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy Lower Quadrant, level II, Part A, Portland, OR 10/18-10/20/02, 21 hours |
| · Craniosacral Integration Part I, Portland, OR, by: Iris Wolfe, PT, 7/19-7/22/02, 28 hours |
| · The PT’s Role in Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis, Eugene, OR OPTA Spring Conference, by: Kerry Hertel, PT, 3/02, 2 hours |
| · Differential Assessment of the Cervicogenic Headache, Portland, OR, by: Mike Nored, PT, 2/27/02, 2 hours |
| · Chronic Pain in the Elderly, Portland, OR, Providence Medical Group, 10/31/01, 1 hour |
| · Vestibular Therapy for the Non-Vestibular Therapist, Portland, OR, OPTA Fall Conference, by: Jim Cavanaugh, PT, 10/13/01, 5 hours |
| · Maximizing the Golfer’s Game – A Physical Therapist’s Approach, Hillsborough, OR, by: D. Keith Kleven, MSPT, ATC, 9/8/01, 5 hours |
| · Zenger-Miller Leadership 2000, Management Training Course, Portland, OR, by Sue Yount, RN, Fall 2001, 28 hours |
| · Demystifying RSD, Portland, OR, by Dr. Dennis Davin, 5/2/01, 2 hours |
| · Direct Access, Portland, OR, by: Dr. David Musnick, 4/6-4/8/01, 18 hours |
| · Clinical Anatomy: Low Back, Neck and Shoulder with Implications toward Evaluation and Treatment, Portland, OR, OPTA Spring Conference, by: Carl DeRosa, PT, 3/10-3/11/01, 9.75 hours |
| · North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy level I videos, Home Study Videos, January- March 2001, 16 hours |
| · Pathophysiology of Chronic Conditions and Approaches Toward Treatment, Portland, OR, by: Margi Morris, PT, 3/24/01, 4 hours |
| · Introduction to Multicultural Leadership, Battlefield, WA, by: New Science Consulting Group, Tom Griggs, PhD, 2/01, 25 hours |
| · Jones Strain – CounterStrain, Self Study of Text by Lawrence H. Jones, DO with Randall Kusunose, PT, Ed Goering, DO, 2001-present |
| · Rehabilitation in the Presence of Wounds, Portland, OR, by: Judy Bailey, RN and Tom Devita, PT, 11/15/00, 2 hours |
| · Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (“forced use”) and Stroke Recovery, Portland, OR, OPTA Fall Conference, by: Carolee J Winstein, PT 10/00, 5 hours |
| · Leadership Development and Teambuilding, Portland, OR, Skill Path Series, 8/16/00, 7 hours |
| · Muscle Energy Techniques – Above the Diaphragm, Portland, OR by: Iris Wolfe, PT, 8/4/-8/6/00, 18 hours |
| · Mulligan Concepts – Upper Body, Tacoma, WA, by: Northeast Seminars, Donald Reordan, PT, 5/20-5/21/00, 13 hours |
| · Diagnostic Imaging of Bones and Joints, Home Study Course by: APTA Orthopedic Section 1/99-6/99, 30 hours |
| · Applying the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Portland, OR, OPTA fall Conference, 10/16/99, 5.5 hours |
| · Treatment of Adult Hemiplegia with an Emphasis on NDT , Portland, OR by: Steve Anderson, PT, 7/17-7/18/99, 13 hours |
| · If You Can’t Breathe You Can’t Function, Portland, OR by: Mary Massery, 5/1-5/2/99, 10 hours |
| · Muscle Energy Techniques – Below the Diaphragm, Portland, OR, by: Iris Wolfe, PT, 2/19/-2/21/99, 19 hours |
| · AIDS Impact/HIV/AIDS Series, Home Study Course by: Health Impact 12/98, 7 hours |
| · The Problem Shoulder by Jenni McConnell, PT, Orlando, FL 6/98 4 hours |
| · Basic Hand Therapy by Russ Ridenhour, OTR, CHT, Las Vegas, NV 5/98 19 hours |
| · TMJ Evaluation by Danny Antonio, PT, Las Vegas, NV 4/98, 2 hours |
| · Total Joint Replacement and Rehabilitation by Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tammy King, PT, and Thomas Bernasek, MD, Las Vegas, NV, 9/97, 16 hours |
| · Chronic Pelvic Pain: An Integrated Approach by Ann McConville, PT, Charlotte, NC, 9/96, 3 hours |
| · Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment by Florence P. Kendall, PT, Duke University, Durham, NC 11/96, 12/95, 16 hours |
