Greg Soumokil & Shane Bassett

Greg shares with Shane, his physical therapist, the events that led up to him getting an artificial heart and what life is like for him as he waits for a donor heart. Greg is one of only 28 people living...

Interview with Dr. Ashley

I interviewed my boss about her experience as a Physical Therapist and her decisions to open her own practice.

Maddie’s calling

I interviewed Maddie to find out if she found her calling.

A Heart of Gold!

In 2017 my Great-Aunt went through what most people will never have to. Now in 2018 with her new heart she is able to tell her story. Even after one year and celebrating the "birthday" since the operation, my Great-Aunt...

Meet Captain Lisa O'Hara

Folklife Director Katie Mecca sits down for an interview with Tuckerton Seaport boat Captain Lisa O’Hara. Katie and Captain Lisa talk about Lisa’s experience growing up around the corner from Lucy the Elephant, building a boat and sailing with her...

Interview of Bella

In this interview I will be interviewing one of my classmates named Bella Benavidez. She would like to become a physical therapist so I asked her some ethical question that related to her future career.

Greg Soumokil & Shane Bassett

Eight months ago Greg needed a heart transplant immediately or he was going to die. They didn't have one available for him and had to give him an artificial heart. One month ago, he got a permanent heart. His road...

David Milton & Lori Chapa

David shares his heart transplant story with the mother of his donor, Lorenzo. They talk about Lorenzo and how many of the things he loved David now has an affinity for too.

Christi Carzoli: A mother’s perspective on Drunk Driving

My name is Luis Cardenas (24) and I had the opportunity to interview a close friend of mine, Christi Carzoli (29) about her experience in volunteering for MADD, a nonprofit organization that helps preventing DUI incidents among the youth and...

Interview Title: FYS Interview about the theme of physical therapy with Jason Huffman by Justin Jun.

I interviewed Jason Huffman for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions that can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's...

Carlos Alaniz & Gregg Vandekieft

Carlos' journey from working as an occupational therapist in a hospital to hospice care was an easy transition. As he began to look for work in hospice, Providence had decided to incorporate occupational therapy into hospice. Carlos shares some stories...