10th Annual Enterprise Therapy Education Conference: Where Technology and Rehabilitation Intersect

January 31, 2026

This course is livestream (virtual) for Mayo Clinic Personnel only

Sarah Bischel, O.T., Kelly Feddema, P.T., Barb Helgeson, P.T., Jordan Moen, P.T., D.P.T., OCS, Heidi Barthels, SLP, Sandi Ritchey, P.T., D.P.T., Dan McGurren, P.T., D.P.T., OCS, SCS, Shaunna Johnson, O.T., O.T.D., Tasha Shanklin, P.T., D.P.T., OCS, and Kristin Sicotte, P.T., D.P.T.

January 31, 2026 - 7:55 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central Time - Livestream via Zoom

Technology continues to transform rehabilitation practice, creating new opportunities to enhance patient outcomes, streamline clinical workflows, and improve accessibility to care. Digital solutions have fundamentally changed how therapists assess, treat, and monitor patients across all practice settings. Research demonstrates that technology integration in rehabilitation can improve patient engagement, optimize functional recovery, and provide more objective measurement of progress. Telerehabilitation has expanded access to services for underserved populations, while wearable sensors and mobile applications enable continuous monitoring outside clinical settings. Virtual reality and augmented reality applications show promising results in neurological rehabilitation by creating immersive, engaging environments that promote neuroplasticity. Join us to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of rehabilitation technology and learn practical strategies for implementing digital solutions in your practice. This conference brings together clinical experts and technology specialists to address the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and rehabilitation.

Target Audience

The intended audience includes occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, speech language pathologists, and therapy students.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify current and emerging technologies relevant to evidence-based rehabilitation practice.
  • Analyze the application of digital tools across various clinical settings, different occupations, and diverse patient populations.
  • Implement strategies for integrating ethical technological solutions into patient evaluation and care delivery.
  • Evaluate approaches for improving patient engagement and adherence through technology.
  • Address barriers to technology adoption including accessibility, affordability, and clinical workflow integration.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.25 Attendance
  • 5.25 AOTA Contact Hours
  • 5.25 PT
Event starts: 
01/31/2026 - 7:55am
Event ends: 
01/31/2026 - 2:00pm

Time (CST) 

Topic 

Speaker(s) 

7:55-8:00 am 

Welcome 

Dan McGurren, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS 

8:00-8:45 am 

Reimagining Rehabilitation: How AI is Reshaping the Future of Function and Care 

Paul Scholten, MD and Michael Boyd, PT, DPT 

8:45-9:15 am 

Moving from intuitive to precision medicine: Implications for an ethical clinical practice 

Dan McGurren, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS 

9:15-9:45 am 

Telerehabilitation best practices and patient outcomes 

Anna Forsman-Johnson, SLP 

9:45-10:00 am 

BREAK (15’) 

10:00-10:30 am 

Digital applications for home exercise program adherence 

Shaunna Johnson, OT, OTD and Chelsea Adams, PT, DPT, OCS 

10:30-11:00 am 

Wearable Technology for Movement Analysis and Patient Monitoring 

Anne Johnson, PT, DPT and Peter Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS 

11:00-11:45 am 

Breakout Sessions (Select one to attend) 

Track One 

Acute care setting: Assistive technologies for the neurologic population 

Katie Cossette, MS, OT, ATP and Anika Hansen, OT, OTD 

Track Two 

Outpatient setting: Technologies for balance retraining 

TBD and Reyna Conklin, OT, OTD 

Track Three 

Digital care delivery: Finding a path(way) forward 

Denise Grabowski, PT, MPT, OCS, Katie Traver, PT, DPT, and Tasha Shanklin, PT, DPT, OCS 

11:45- 12:15 

LUNCH (30’) 

12:15- 12:45 pm 

AI-Driven Assessment Tools in Rehabilitation Practice 

Tyler Cohen, PT, DPT 

12:45-1:15 pm 

Emerging AI Technologies in Rehabilitation 

Adam Bridwell, PT, DPT 

1:15-2:00 pm 

Practical next steps and take-home ideas 

Panel discussion - All presenters 

Host: Tasha Shanklin, PT, DPT, OCS 

Internet Live Activity
Rochester, MN 55901
United States

January 31, 2026 - 7:55 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central Time - Livestream via Zoom

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Mayo Faculty

Dan McGurren, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS - Daniel is the Therapy Clinical Education Specialist Team Lead at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. With a background in health informatics, EMR expertise as an Epic Super User, and active research in evidence-based rehabilitation, he bridges clinical practice with data-driven care. Dr. McGurren is pursuing his PhD in Physical Therapy and serves as adjunct faculty at Midwestern and Tufts Universities, specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. 
Paul Scholten, MD - Paul graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2010 and completed a PM&R residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital in 2014. He then completed a pain management fellowship at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago where he remained as faculty before joining the faculty at Mayo Clinic Florida in 2019. He has been practicing here in Rochester since 2024 where his clinical practice is focused on spine care. He is the current AI and Platform Chair for the department of PM&R.  
Michael Boyd, PT, DPT, CSRS - Michael is a Therapy Manager at Mayo Clinic Rochester and AI & Platform Co-Chair for PM&R. With expertise in neurological rehabilitation, clinical education, and technology integration, Michael supports initiatives advancing AI-driven care and clinician efficiency. His work spans practice development, education, and innovation to enhance outcomes for patients and workflows for clinicians.
Anna Forsman-Johnson, SLP -
Shaunna Johnson, OT, OTD -
Chelsea Adams, PT, DPT, OCS -
Anne Johnson, PT, DPT -
Peter Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS -
Katie Cossette, MS, OT, ATP -
Anika Hansen, OTD, OTR/L - 
Anika graduated with her OTD from Creighton University in 2020. She worked at an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Flagstaff Arizona before moving back to Minnesota in 2022 where she began working as a neuro OT at Mayo Clinic. She rotates between 3 practice settings: acute, inpatient rehab, and outpatient practice. She is involved in many workgroups, and her specialty areas of interest include vision rehabilitation, assistive technology, and disorders of consciousness.
Reyna Conklin, OT, OTD -
Denise Grabowski, PT, MPT, OCS - Denise is a physical therapist in SWWI, specializing in orthopedics and pelvic health. Following Brad King’s retirement, she stepped in to lead the Medbridge Oversight Workgroup and Enterprise Template Convergence Project. She also sits on the Medbridge Pathways and Enterprise Notes teams. Denise enjoys exploring new systems to efficiently deliver high quality patient care and ease administrative burden.

Katie Traver, PT, DPT -
Tasha Shanklin, PT, DPT, OCS - is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and dedicated educator in physical therapy, currently serving as an Outpatient Physical Therapist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Shanklin has holds key roles has Rehab Education Specialist and Rehab Education Program Director. Her clinical interests include musculoskeletal rehabilitation and exploring to role to PT’s in longevity medicine.  She is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives, holding a Bronze Level Certification from the Mayo Clinic Quality Academy.  Dr. Shanklin is a committed educator and mentor, contributing to curriculum development and teaching courses such as Applied Anatomy, Musculoskeletal, and Evidence-Informed Practice. She has presented nationally on psychological factors in therapeutic alliance and ACL rehabilitation. Her research interests focus on enhancing outcomes in musculoskeletal and pelvic health, and she continues to support academic and clinical excellence through mentorship and service. 

Tyler Cohen, PT, DPT -
Adam Bridwell, PT, DPT -


*Credit Pending*
Physical therapy credit

Sponsored by the Program in Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. This course meets the criteria for up to 5.25 category I Continuing Education Units per Minnesota Physical Therapy Rules 5601.2400, 5601.2500.

*Credit Pending*
Occupational therapy credit:
Mayo Clinic - Rochester Campus is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #5660. Approval # TBD. Service delivery and professional issues. Distance learning – interactive. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be awarded a certificate for up to 5.25 contact hours or 0.525 AOTA CEUs.: Mayo Clinic - Rochester Campus is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #5660. Approval # 14746. Service delivery and professional issues. Distance learning – interactive. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be awarded a certificate for up to 5.25 contact hours or 0.525 AOTA CEUs.

General credit:
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be awarded a certificate for up to 5.25 contact hours maximum based on actual contact hours. Please see your state specific requirements for licensure credits.

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Available Credit

  • 5.25 Attendance
  • 5.25 AOTA Contact Hours
  • 5.25 PT
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