Pamela Mikkelsen

Pamela Mikkelsen, PT, DPT, OCS, is a physical therapist, educator, and researcher with expertise in biomechanics, movement science, and clinical education. Her clinical background includes outpatient orthopedics, geriatric care, acute care, and wound care, with clinical interests in performing arts medicine, headaches and migraine, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, hypermobility, and chronic pain. Her research focuses on dance biomechanics, injury prevention, and translating research into clinical practice. She presents at national and international conferences, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance knowledge across clinical and scholarly fields. She is passionate about creative problem-solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, and fostering inclusive learning environments that empower students to recognize individual capabilities and reach their full potential.