Associate Professor
Dr. Tovin is the lead faculty for the pediatric course module, which covers two semesters in the Entry-level DPT Program. She also teaches qualitative research in the entry-level DPT and PhD programs, and health education and wellness content in the entry level DPT program and the transition DPT program. Dr. Tovin provides dissertation advisement for PhD students. Additionally, Dr. Tovin supervises students in the pediatric clinic at Nova Southeastern University.
Scholarly Activities and Interests
Dr. Tovin’s research and clinical interests focus on autism spectrum disorders, exercise and wellness, and education. She has several publications in professional journals, and has also presented at national conferences.
Areas of Practice
Dr. Tovin has over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist working in a variety of settings including adult neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, acute care, geriatrics, home care, and pediatrics. Over the past 15 years, she has focused primarily in treating pediatrics in the school, out-patient clinic, and home settings. Currently, Dr. Tovin treats pediatric patients in the clinic at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
Professional Activity Summary
Dr. Tovin has been an APTA member since 1986, and is currently a member of the Pediatric section. Dr. Tovin is a peer reviewer for the Strength and Conditioning Journal, and Physical Therapy, the journal of the American Physical Therapy Association.
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About Melissa Tovin
Dr. Tovin is the lead faculty for the pediatric course module, which covers two semesters in the Entry-level DPT Program. She also teaches qualitative research in the entry-level DPT and PhD programs, and health education and wellness content in the entry level DPT program and the transition DPT program. Dr. Tovin provides dissertation advisement for PhD students. Additionally, Dr. Tovin supervises students in the pediatric clinic at Nova Southeastern University.
Scholarly Activities and Interests
Dr. Tovin’s research and clinical interests focus on autism spectrum disorders, exercise and wellness, and education. She has several publications in professional journals, and has also presented at national conferences.
Areas of Practice
Dr. Tovin has over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist working in a variety of settings including adult neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, acute care, geriatrics, home care, and pediatrics. Over the past 15 years, she has focused primarily in treating pediatrics in the school, out-patient clinic, and home settings. Currently, Dr. Tovin treats pediatric patients in the clinic at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
Professional Activity Summary
Dr. Tovin has been an APTA member since 1986, and is currently a member of the Pediatric section. Dr. Tovin is a peer reviewer for the Strength and Conditioning Journal, and Physical Therapy, the journal of the American Physical Therapy Association.
| Present | Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ College of Health Care Sciences | |
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Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2015 - Present | Track Team Coach, Florida Special Olympics, College of Health Care Sciences | 2015 - Present | Member, Inter-Professional Education Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2015 - Present | Track Team Coach, Florida Special Olympics, College of Health Care Sciences | 2014 - Present | Member, Inter-Professional Education Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2014 - Present | Member, Faculty Peer Review Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2013 - Present | Member, Physical Therapy Department Curriculum Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2012 - Present | Referee Reviewer for Strength and Conditioning Journal (Topic: Special Pops.), College of Health Care Sciences | 2011 - Present | Member, American Physical Therapy Section on Pediatrics, College of Health Care Sciences | 2011 - Present | Member, New Programs Review Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2011 - Present | Referee Reviewer for Physical Therapy (Qualitative Research Studies), College of Health Care Sciences | 2000 - Present | Chair/Member, Dissertation Committees for Ph.D. Students, College of Health Care Sciences | 1986 - Present | Member, American Physical Therapy Association, College of Health Care Sciences | 2010 - 2013 | Chair, Faculty Development Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2010 - 2013 | Member, Student Progress Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2010 - 2013 | Member, Outcomes Committee, College of Health Care Sciences | 2012 - 2012 | Member, Comprehensive Exam Task Force, Ph.D. in Health Sciences Program, College of Health Care Sciences | 2010 - 2012 | Member, Task force- Compass Program Dev., Schott Communities for the Disabled, College of Health Care Sciences | 2005 - 2011 | Referee Reviewer for Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, College of Health Care Sciences | 2001 - 2004 | Textbook Reviewer for Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (Topic: Exercise Physiology), College of Health Care Sciences | Reviewer, President’s Faculty Research Development Grant 2012-13 Competition, College of Health Care Sciences |
| 1994 - 1999 | Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Georgia State University | |
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| 1989 - 1993 | M.A., Applied Physiology, Columbia University, Teachers College | |
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| 1986 - 1988 | B.S., Physical Therapy, New York University | |
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Contact Information
(954) 262-1697
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