Alisa Curry, PT, DPT, GTCCS, GCS, FSOAE, is a Physical Therapist, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is the Coordinator of Rehab Clinical Programs at Washington Hospital Healthcare System in Fremont CA. She holds three degrees – a BS in Psychology from the University of California San Diego, a BS in Physical Therapy from Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in Mesa AZ. She holds certifications in Geriatric Training and Functional Standards for Optimal Aging from GREAT Seminars and Books Inc. She is the 2024 recipient of the Mary Sinnott Award for Clinical Excellence from the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy. She is the founder of the Total Joint Replacement Special Interest Group for the Academy, overseeing a network of Rehab Clinicians treating patients with total joint replacement. Dr. Curry has published and frequently presented on joint arthroplasty. She is a peer reviewer, subject matter expert and key informant in the areas of consulting on projects with the national organizations for Orthopedic Physicians, Orthopedic Nursing and multiple healthcare organization to improve care of the adult and geriatric patient population. She works directly with patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurologic and medical comorbidities at all stages of care. Proactive interventions and problem-solving strategies are key components of Dr. Curry’s patient health care philosophy to help people age well.