Christine Chansamone is an accomplished academic and healthcare professional currently serving as an Assistant Professor at North Central College, where responsibilities include being a core inaugural faculty member for the new Doctor of Physical Therapy program, set to welcome its first cohort in January 2023. Additionally, Christine manages digital content and provides admissions coaching for BIPOC, URM, and non-traditional Pre-Physical Therapy students through "Are You Down With DPT." Previous experience includes roles as a Physical Therapist in outpatient settings at Momentum Physical Therapy & Performance Training and participation in an orthopedic residency at Saint Louis University. Christine's foundation in physical therapy was built through various student roles in multiple healthcare facilities and complemented by a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and a Certificate of Completion of Residency Training in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.