Sacred Heart University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

10/16/2026

Beeline and their extended family will forever buzz in our hearts

10/16/2026

Our DPT students have been spending the week giving back and helping to serve our local communities during our week of service! ❤️

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Our SHU DPT students are ready to put their passion for helping others into action.

As we kick off our Week of Service, hear what our students are most looking forward to.

Becoming a physical therapist is more than what happens in the classroom. It’s about leading with compassion and serving others.

10/09/2026

Learning goes beyond textbooks!

Our SHU DPT students had the opportunity to learn alongside individuals with limb loss, gaining hands-on experience, hearing personal perspectives, and developing the clinical skills and compassion essential to patient-centered care.

Real people. Real experiences. Preparing future physical therapists to make a difference.

10/08/2026

Meet Helena (Kizildag) Duhaime, PT, DPT - SHU DPT Class of 2022!
 
For Helena, physical therapy is about empowering women to feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies throughout the postpartum journey and beyond.

“Pelvic health physical therapy redefines postpartum recovery, proving motherhood does not mean accepting physical limitations.”

Now practicing at Monarch Physical Therapy, Helena is helping women recognize that pelvic health concerns do not have to become their “new normal.” Through education, individualized care, and movement, pelvic health physical therapy can help women return to the activities and lives they love.

During National Physical Therapy Month, we’re proud to spotlight SHU DPT alumni like Helena who are using their expertise to empower patients and expand what’s possible through physical therapy.

10/07/2026

What does PT mean to you?

Our SHU DPT students are sharing what inspires them as they prepare to become the next generation of physical therapists.

“Physical therapy means being there for someone in their hardest times and helping them regain their independence to go back to the things they love.”

– Ashleigh Johnson, SHU DPT Student, Class of 2027

Physical therapy means being there when someone needs you most.

“Having someone tell you that they were able to carry a bag of groceries without difficulty for the first time in a long time is what makes this profession incredibly rewarding. It shows how much of an impact you can make and how even small improvements can make a meaningful difference in someone’s everyday life throughout their recovery journey, and that is something always worth celebrating.”

-Bridget Kenny, SHU DPT Student, Class of 2028

In physical therapy, progress doesn’t have to be dramatic to be meaningful. Every victory is worth celebrating.

“Physical Therapy is meaningful to me because it gives me the opportunity to help others achieve their goals that may have felt unreachable.”

-Gregory Asayan, SHU DPT Student, Class of 2028

Every step forward matters. Every goal achieved is worth celebrating. And every patient reminds us why the work of physical therapy is so meaningful.

“Physical therapy means helping patients gain confidence during difficult moments.”

-Anjali Desai, SHU DPT Student, Class of 2028

Sometimes the most meaningful progress is believing, “I can do this.”

“Physical therapy means helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident in their bodies’ capabilities.”

-Maia Mayers, SHU DPT Student, Class of 2028

Every step forward is an opportunity to build independence, celebrate progress, and empower patients to see what’s possible.

10/05/2026

Sometimes the best way to understand the impact of physical therapy is to hear from the people who experience it. Today, a member of our community shares what PT has made possible.

10/05/2026

Thank you for the support! These smell amazing!

02/22/2026

We are so proud to have had such a strong faculty, student, and alumni presence at this year’s APTA CSM conference in Anaheim, CA. See you next year in Philly!