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Sachiko Komagata, Ph.D., P.T.
Chair / Associate Professor in Integrative Health
School:
School of Arts and Sciences
Department:
Integrative Health & Exercise Science
Office Location:
Wellness Center (WC527)
Office Hours:
- Mondays 3:30-4:30pm (physical office hour)
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:35-7:00pm (virtual office hour for distant students)
- Please feel free to contact me to set up our individual appointment. I will attempt to reach you back within 24 hours upon receiving your message.
Educational Background
- Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- PhD, Department of Physical Therapy                                                                                                                      May 2004
- Dissertation: Physical Therapists’ Beliefs About What Facilitates Successful Patient Outcome
- Dissertation Advisory Committee:Â Â Â Â Â Laurita M. Hack, PT, MBA, PhD, FAPTA (Chair), Katherine F. Shepard, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Kim Nixon-Cave, PT, PCS, PhD
- MPT, Department of Physical Therapy                                                                                                                      May 1993
- PhD, Department of Physical Therapy                                                                                                                      May 2004
- Japan Women’s College of Physical Education, Tokyo, Japan
- Bachelor of Physical Education                                                                                                                                   Mar. 1986
Professional Experience
Teaching Experience
- Georgian Court University. Lakewood, NJ
- Associate Professor                                                                                                          August 2011 – Present
- Chair of Department of Integrative Health and Exercise Science                                   Spring 2011 – Present
- Chair of Department of Integrative Health, Exercise Science, & Physical Education Fall 2010- Spring 2011
- Chair of Department of Integrative Health (formerly known as Dept. of Psychology and Integrative Health)
- Assistant Professor                                                                                                                               Fall 04 – July 2011
- Acting Program Director of Exercise Science Program                                                Summer 08 – Spring 09
- Program Director of Integrative Health                                                                       Spring 06 – Spring 10
- Courses Taught at GCU
- ES335 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries                                                                    Fall 2008 – 2012
- HE210 Integrative Health Foundations /Integrative Health Past Present and Future Fall 2004, 2005, 2010 & 2013, Spring 2005
- HE310 Holistic Views of Women’s Health                                          Spring 2008 – 2014, Fall 2015, 2017
- HE340 Health, Humor, and Healing                                                                             Fall 2004 & Spring 2005
- HE340 Eastern Views of Integrative Health                      Fall 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012 & Spring 2008, 2009
- HE350 Special Topic: Women’s Health                                                                                 Spring 2006, 2007
- HE350 Meditation for Life                                                                                                                     Spring 2013
- HE350 Mindful Living                                                                                                                   Spring 2015, 2016
- HE350 Tibetan Medicine & Spirituality (Hybrid)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Spring 2017
- HH500 Anatomy and Physiology: A Holistic Approach                                           Spring 2005 – Present
- HH501 Foundations of Integrative Health                                             Fall 2004, 2006, 2011, 2012 – Present
- HH530 Research Methods                                                                                                       Fall 2005 -Present
- HH350 Research Methods (Online)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fall 2011 & Spring 2013 – Present
- HH540 Humor and Healing                                                                                                                         Fall 2005
- HH570 Holistic Women’s Health                                                                                                               Fall 2009
- HH599 Project in Integrative Health    Summer 2013- 2019 (Online), Fall 2004, 2006, 2012 & Spring 2005 – 2019
- McAuley Institute of Lifelong Learning at GCU [non-degree program for 50 or older adults]
- Meditation for Life                                                                                                                                    Spring 2012
- Demystify Japanese Culture                                                                                                                         Fall 2011
- Japanese Calligraphy as Mindfulness Practice                                                                                   Spring 2010
- Insight into Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Spring 2010
- Humor and Healing                                                                                                                                       Fall 2010
- University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey, Stratford, NJ
- Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Rehabilitation & Movement Sciences
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy                                                                                                  Spring 2003
- Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Rehabilitation & Movement Sciences
- Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- Clinical Instructor
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy                                                                Fall 2000, Fall 2001, Fall 2002
- Clinical Instructor
- Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- Instructor
- Clinical Examination and Interventions II Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Spring 2002
- Musculoskeletal Dysfunction IIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Spring 2002
- Neuroscience IÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Spring 2002
- Graduate Assistant
- Psychosocial Aspects of Illness and Wellness Behaviors                                                                Fall 2001
- Clinical Examination and Interventions IÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fall 2001
- Movement Science                                                                                                                                       Fall 2001
- Teaching Practicum
- Behavioral Science II (Professional Ethics)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fall 2000
- Instructor
- Neumann University (formerly known as Neumann College), Aston, PA
- Lab Instructor/Guest Lecturer
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation                                                                                                         Spring 1998
- Lab Instructor/Guest Lecturer
- Bryn Mawr Rehab Services, Main Line Health, Jefferson Health System                               Jun. 1993 – Jun. 2001
- Clinical Team Leader at Bryn Mawr Hospital                                                                                      2000 – 2001
- Clinical Specialist at Lankenau Hospital                                                                                               1996 – 2000
- Co-Center Coordinator of Clinical Education                                                                                       1996 – 2000
- Clinical Instructor                                                                                                                                      1994 – 2000
- Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist at Lankenau Hospital                                                                           1996
- Senior Physical Therapist in Cardiac Service at Lankenau Hospital                                                1994 – 1996
- Staff Physical Therapist at Lankenau Hospital                                                                                      1993 – 1994
- Pre-publication Textbook Invited Review Research Methods in Health Promotion, 2nd edition by Laura F. Salazar, Richard A. Crosby, and Ralph J. DiClemente, San Francisco: Wiley/Jossey-Bass,                                                   2014
- Stockton University, Galloway, NJ
- External Consultant for 5 Year Review of Integrative Health Minor Program                       Spring 2011 & 2016
- Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- Research Assistant
- Research Data Collection for a grant project lead by Roberta Newton, PT, PhD (PI) “Relationship between orthostatic hypotension, balance dysfunction and fall in community dwelling older adults” Summer 2003, Fall 2003
- Consultant
- Clinical Education Projects                                                                                                Summer 2002, Summer 2003
- Cardiopulmonary Remedial Private Tutor for DPT Students                                           Winter 2001, Winter 2002
- Obun Printing Co., Tokyo, Japan
- Sales Representative, Sales/Marketing Division                                                                                           1986 – 1987
Research / Creativity Interest Area
- Integrative Health and Wellbeing
- Women’s Health and Wellbeing
- Intergenerational Healing Program
- Mindful Movement and Mindfulness
Additional Information
License/Certifications
- Physical Therapist License
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, PT008093LÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Since Sep. 1993 (inactive since 2015)
- State of New Jersey, 40QA01005800Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Since May 2002
- American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Instructor Certification                                                             Nov. 2002
- Lymphology Association of North America Certified Lymphedema TherapistCM (CLT-LANA)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Oct. 2001 – 2007
- Kessler Lerner Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy                                    Jun. 2001
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification                        May 1999 – May 2005
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification                                                                  1990 – 2008
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider Jan. 2009 – Present
- American Red Cross Standard First Aid                                                                                                         Apr. 2009 – Present
- ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Formally known as Clinical Exercise Specialist as well as Exercise Specialist) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Nov. 1995- Present
- National Wellness Institute (NWI) Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June 2011 – 2018
- Certified Wellness Coach by Catalyst Coaching Institute (plan to complete Sept. 2019)
- Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society, Kappa Zelta Chapter at GCU Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â April 2015 to Present
- American Physical Therapy Association                                                                                                       1991 – Present
- Women’s Health Section                                                                                                                         2005 – 2010
- Geriatric Section                                                                                                                                          2002 – 2010
- Neurology Section                                                                                                                                       2001 – 2005
- Education Section                                                                                                                                         1996 – 2010
- Orthopaedic Section                                                                                                                                    1996 – 2005
- Cardiopulmonary Section                                                                                                                          1995 – 2005
- National Wellness Institute                                                                                                                    June 2011 – Present
- Arthritis Foundation                                                                                                                                               1994 – 2009
