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Bottomley Jennifer

Jennifer M. Bottomley, M.S., P.T., PhD is a dynamic and engaging speaker who is able to combine her vast experience with current research and clinical trials to support assessment and intervention strategies presented. Dr. Bottomley has a combined intercollegiate doctoral degree in Gerontology and Health Science and Service Administration and a second Ph.D. from The Union Institute in Health Science in Service Administration, Legislation and Policy Management with a specialty in Gerontology. She has a bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and an advanced masters degree in Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professionals in Boston, MA. Currently, she works as an independent consultant setting up rehabilitation services in nursing homes and outpatient, home and community settings and serves on advisory boards for the Office of the Surgeon General and the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services. Jennifer is recent past President of the Section on Geriatrics of the APTA. She has co-authored a geriatric text entitled: Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Clinical Approach. She has edited the Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy.

Jennifer's Courses:

Geriatric Neurorehabilitation in the Medically Complex Client

Treating Falls and Balance Problems

What others are saying:

“This was one of the best courses I’ve ever taken. Dr. Bottomley was extremely knowledgeable about the material presented and she offered many original treatment ideas, which were beneficial in my PT practice. I can’t wait to go back to the clients with some new ideas!” Lynn Javer, PT.

“Dr. Bottomley is a fabulous presenter- so knowledgeable and experienced but always able to relate the information. It was a pleasure to take this course.”    Stephanie Baggett, OTR.


“Dr. Bottomley was inspiring. The way she presented the material made me appreciate my profession more. This two day seminar makes me realize that everyday is a learning experience that would not only benefit me, but my patients as well.” Janice Danao, PT.