Kimberly Steinbarger

I am presently a physical therapist and Assistant Professor at Husson University in Bangor, ME. I have over 30 years of experience in academia, including clinical placement, teaching, and research. During that time, I have developed extensive skills in resource management, network building, public speaking on a national level, qualitative and quantitative research, educational technology, and university-level pedagogy. I have also developed and presently manage a pro bono clinic, Soaring Eagles Healthcare, whose mission is to provide PT services free of charge to the uninsured and underinsured of the greater Bangor community.

My research interests lie in the area of rheumatic disease, particularly as it applies to population health and health promotion. My dissertation involved the development of a disease self-management program for those newly diagnosed with rheumatic disease. As a person with rheumatoid arthritis, I utilize my lifetime experience with the disease, combined with my physical therapy, population health, and educational background, to provide practical, realistic guidance to my clients.

I am always interested in broadening my scope in order to work at the cutting edge of my skills, meet new challenges, and have the opportunity to think outside of convention to develop new paths for age-old ideas.