Application and CEU Review Committee

The CEU and Application Committee ensures a fair and consistent review of all continuing education documentation and certification applications in alignment with PTBCCT policies to ensure that as TMJ specialists we have the highest knowledge base. They also oversee the accuracy of related website content, keeping information current and clear for members and applicants.

Moreza Bahar

Chair

DPT, MScPT, BPT, CCTT

Sharon Farquharson

Vice Chair

PT, CCTT

Meralee Guhl

Member

PT, DPT, CCTT, CODN

Michael Karegeannes

Member

PT, MHSc, LAT, MTC, CFC, CCTT, CMTPT, CODN

Andrew Moriarty

Member

PT, MPT, MTC, CCTT

Alejandro Goldin

Member

PT, MS, MTC, CCTT, DN Cert

Maria Zerjav

Member

BSc(H)Psych, BScPT, CCTT, MCPA

Kerry Baker

Member

PT, CCTT, CODN

The PTBCCT Committees

Expert Committees Advancing Craniofacial & Cervical Physical Therapy

Leaders in TMJ treatment Smiling for a Group Photo

Examination Committee

The Examination Committee ensures the CCTT exam remains fair, accurate, and evidence-based. They oversee exam development, performance review, and updates, while also guiding candidates through the testing process.

Emily Kahnert

Chair

DPT, CCTT

Erica Fisher

Vice Chair

DPT, CLT, CCTT

Jeffrey S Mannheimer

Member

PT, Ph.D., CODN, CCTT

Michael Karegeannes

Member

PT, MHSc, LAT, MTC, CFC, CCTT, CMTPT, CODN

Mark Strickland

Member

PT, OCS, MTC, Cert MDT, CFC, CCTT, CODN

Andrew Moriarty

Member

PT, MPT, MTC, CCTT

Janey Prodoehl

Member

PT, PhD, CCTT

Nick Rainey

Member

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CCTT

Moreza Bahar

Member

DPT, MScPT, BPT, CCTT

Leslie Hovda

Member

PT, DPT, OCS, SDN2, CCTT

Bill Esser

Member

PT, MS, CCTT

Speaker Committee

The Speaker Committee works with the American Academy of Orofacial Pain to feature leading orofacial pain specialists and physical therapy experts at our annual conference. They work to ensure that physical therapy knowledge will grow at the conference while also assisting other orofacial professionals to understand the depth of the physical therapy TMJ specialist.

Janey Prodoehl

Chair

PT, PhD, CCTT

Michael Karegeannes

Member

PT, MHSc, LAT, MTC, CFC, CCTT, CMTPT, CODN

Eveline A Erni

Member

PT, MA, CMA, CCTT, CODN

Nick Rainey

Member

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CCTT

Ryan Lynch

Member

PT, CODN, CCTT

Membership and Marketing Committee

The Membership and Marketing Committee connects with members and the public to promote PTBCCT’s mission and services. They manage communication, develop marketing strategies, and organize events, including the PT social at the annual AAOP meeting. This committee also supports member engagement through resources, outreach, and conference participation.

Dina Delgado

Chair

PT, LLCC, CCTT

Erienne Blanchard

Vice Chair

PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CFC, Cert. DN, CCTT, Vestibular Specialist

Brett Weiss

Member

DPT, CEAS, CIDN, CCTT

Sharon Tatum

Member

PT, DPT, MPT, CCTT

Research Committee

The Research Committee continues to investigate, develop, and assist with finding comprehensive, reliable, and valid research to add to our practice as TMJ specialists.

Janey Prodoehl

Chair

PT, PhD, CCTT

Emily Kahnert

Member

DPT, CCTT

Garrett S Naze

Member

PT, DPT, OCS, CCTT, FAAOMPT

AAOP Physical Therapy Committee

The AAOP Physical Therapy Committee advances collaboration between physical therapists and dental professionals, develops evidence-based guidelines, and promotes education in orofacial pain management. It supports professional growth through resources and training, fosters interdisciplinary care, and works to improve patient outcomes through research, advocacy, and clinical best practices.