Marilyn Lefaivre, PT, M.Ed.
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, cum laude, 1981 Marquette University
- Master of Education, 2002 Carroll University. Thesis: An Analysis of Academic Advising Practices in Midwestern Physical Therapy Programs
Professional Experience
- Certified NDT – Adult Hemiplegia
- 16 years at Waukesha Memorial Hospital – acute, rehab, pain management experience. Manager of Therapy Services.
- 19 years at New Berlin Therapies, SC – Director of Quality Management, treatment of orthopedic and adolescent patients; became Curative New Berlin Therapies – Director 2015-2016
- At Ignace since Jan, 2017
Professional Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 1978-present
- Sports Section of the APTA, 1980-present
- Orthopaedic Section of the APTA, 1980 - 1989
- Wisconsin Chapter of the APTA, 1989 - present
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), 1979-present
- Wisconsin Athletic Trainers Association (WATA) - present
Responsibilities
- Teaching: Adjunct at Marquette in Gross Anatomy Dissection Lab x 5 years (1997-2001) and Assistant Professor Master of Physical Therapy Program, Carroll University (1997-2001), and then current teaching of C and D (2018 – present)
- Areas of interest: Risk Management, Fall Prevention, Underserved Populations