Academic Unit Information
Physical Therapy is a Science and Art of treatment by means of therapeutic exercise, heat, cold, light, water, manual manipulation, electricity, and other physical agents. It is an allied medical profession that develops, coordinates, and utilizes selected knowledge and skills in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating programs for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. Physical Therapy requires an in-depth knowledge of human growth and development, human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, biomechanics, and abnormal psychological responses to injury, sickness and disability, and the cultural and socio-economic influences of the individual. The goal of Physical Therapy is to help the patient reach maximum potential and to assume her/his due place in society while learning to live within the limits of such capabilities. The Physical Therapist works under the supervision of the Physiatrist, the Rehabilitation Medicine specialist. The Physical Therapist functions in these general types of positions:
- as staff in a supervisory position who provides direct services to the patient in a hospital setting;
- as a teacher in a clinical and academic setting; and
- as an administrator of a program in an educational institution, a clinical department, or a health agency.
Statement of Philosophy
The faculty of the SU Physical Therapy Program believe that: The human being is created in the image and likeness of god— a unique yet unified whole with spiritual, biological, mental, emotional, socio-cultural, and environmental components. As a member of a family, a community, and the world, his day-to-day encounter with life affects the wholeness of an individual. Physical Therapy is a humanistic science that seeks to assist the person in meeting his/her health needs and problems. This is achieved through independent practice or in collaboration with health and non-health disciplines by promoting and restoring health, preventing illness and treating disease conditions, and by improving functional capabilities that provide the best care through rehabilitative techniques. Physical Therapist is one who has acquired the essential knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes so that he/she can function efficiently in any work setting.
DR. LILY ANN D. BAUTISTA
Leadership:
- Director, Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences
- Coordinator, Internship
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education :
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (A.T. Still University, USA)
- PhD in Education (Administration)
ERWIN F. ARAPOLS
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Marina, Dauin
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
JULEI A. GESITE, PTRP
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA) (on-going)
ROSELLE FRANZ B. FELISILDA
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, IRS Free PT Clinic
- Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
JAROME REY T. SIMON
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation-Outpatient Department, SU-Valencia
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
HAZELYN O. PABIANIA
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation-Outpatient Department, SU-Valencia
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
Updated: September 18, 2024
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FACULTY
ANLAP, DON B.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (Negros Oriental State University) (on-going)
APARICIO, MAYNARD B.
Leadership:
- Instruction Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
ARAPOLS, ERWIN F.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Marina, Dauin
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
BANZUELA, BLAIR DENNISE D.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
BAUTISTA, LILY ANN D.
Leadership:
- Director, Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences,
- Coordinator, Internship
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education :
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (A.T. Still University, USA)
- PhD in Education (Administration)
BULFA, MARIPEL M.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
- Masters in Business Administration (Foundation University)
CANARES, TRISTAN MICHAEL V.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA) (on-going)
ENABE, NYDINNE ISABEL C.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA) (on-going)
FELISILDA, ROSELLE FRANZ B.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, IRS Free PT Clinic
- Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
GADIANA, RINA GRACE A.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (Negros Oriental State University) (on-going)
GESITE, JULEI A., PTRP
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA) (on-going)
JIMENEZ, PAOLO MANUEL G.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor in Physical Therapy (University of Montana, USA)
LAGRIA, MARIA MENIERVA G.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- MA in Health Professional Education (University of the Philippines-Manila) (on-going)
MAPUE, RIA ANN O.
Rank: Sports Clinical Instructor/Strength and Conditioning Coach (IRS Free PT Clinic)
Education:
- Masters in Sports Psychology (on-going)
MARCIAL, MINERVA G.
Leadership:
- Research Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
PUTONG, CYFLOR E.
Leadership:
- Chairperson, University Research Ethics Committee
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
PABIANIA, HAZELYN O.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation-Outpatient Department, SU-Valencia
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
SALERA, CLAIRE A.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
SIMON, JAROME REY T.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation-Outpatient Department, SU-Valencia
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
TAURO-SY, MA. VIVIAN
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation – College of Medicine)
TILOS, AMIEL MAY C.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
TIU, ALEXA C.
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, IRS Free PT Clinic
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
TORRES, SEVERINO M. JR.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
STAFF
LIM, MIKEE DIANNE D.
Position:
- Office Assistant
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
NARCISO, EFREN G.
Position:
- Laboratory Assistant
Education:
- Industrial Technology Basic Electricity (Central Visayas Polytechnic College)
NOCETE, MATE V.
Position:
- Office Secretary, Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences
Education:
- Masters in Public Administration (with units)
- Bachelor of Business Administration Major in Management
OBERES, JOVENA
Position:
- Laboratory Assistant
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (St. Cecilia’s College)
TABUÑAG, JASON A.
Position:
- Laboratory Assistant
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Human Resource Development Management) (Negros Oriental State University)
Updated: September 18, 2024
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ERWIN F. ARAPOLS
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Marina, Dauin
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
ASST. PROF. MAYNARD B. APARICIO
Leadership:
- Instruction Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
ASST. PROF. MINERVA G. MARCIAL
Leadership:
- Research Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health
ROSELLE FRANZ B. FELISILDA
Leadership:
- Clinical Supervisor, IRS Free PT Clinic
- Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Masters in Public Health (on-going)
Updated: September 18, 2024
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