Betsy Murphy, MPT
Betsy completed her Masters of Health Science in Physical Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina and became board certified in 2003. Betsy's pediatric experience includes a variety of settings - acute care, in- & out-patient rehabilitation, private out-patient clinics, home-based Early Intervention, school systems, horse therapy and aquatic therapy. She enjoys working with children of all ages and ability levels and has experience treating many diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, torticollis, spina bifida, Down's syndrome, and a variety of metabolic and genetic disorders. Post-graduation education has included neurodevelopmental training, pediatric vestibular treatment, spasticity management, pediatric orthotics and prosthetic care, and proper selection and fit of durable medical equipment.
Betsy recently participated as a clinical instructor in Elon University's Partners in Anatomy program, spending several hours per month with PT students in Elon's cadaver lab. She is also credentialed with the American Physical Therapy Association as a clinical instructor.
Raised in Venezuela and having lived in Japan (as well as medical trips to Italy, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Haiti), Betsy has a passion for global health. As a member of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, she strives "to enhance the quality of life, and promote and protect the rights and dignity of people with disabilities through local, national and global efforts" by supporting "general community development for rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities and social inclusion of all people with disabilities."
Betsy recently participated as a clinical instructor in Elon University's Partners in Anatomy program, spending several hours per month with PT students in Elon's cadaver lab. She is also credentialed with the American Physical Therapy Association as a clinical instructor.
Raised in Venezuela and having lived in Japan (as well as medical trips to Italy, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Haiti), Betsy has a passion for global health. As a member of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, she strives "to enhance the quality of life, and promote and protect the rights and dignity of people with disabilities through local, national and global efforts" by supporting "general community development for rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities and social inclusion of all people with disabilities."