We Represent the DPTA

The Delaware Physical Therapy Association represents approximately 350 physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and students in the Delaware area. Our leadership in composed of an executive committee, those elected officers and appointed committee chairs who volunteer to keep the association running. 

Elected Officers of the DPTA

Joe Lucca
 President  Joe Lucca, PT, DPT, GCS, PhD
Term 2007-2008


George Edelman
 Vice-President: George Edelman,  PT, MPT, OCS, MTC
Term 2006-2007

George was born and raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. George earned his bachelors degree at the University of Richmond, where he was a varsity athlete in both swimming and water polo.  In 1996, George earned a Masters of Physical Therapy degree from the Institute of Physical therapy in St. Augustine, Florida. Recently, George, along with his wife, Julia, opened up their own private practice in Dover - Edelman Spine & Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.


 
Kit Iffland

Treasurer: Kitt Iffland, PT
Term 2008-2009

Kit is a Delaware native who graduated from Dickinson
High School. Her physical therapy education program was completed at the University of Delaware in 1988. She has worked for Delaware Curative Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for 10 years, and is the director of Delaware Curative's Bear Site. Kit is a
McKenzie Certified Therapist for Mechanical Diagnosis of the Spine and is a volunteer with the Junior League of Wilmington Special Olympics.

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 Secretary: Carol Einhorn, PT
Term 2007-2008

Carol Einhorn, a New Jersey native, has been practicing in acute care since receiving her BS in PT from the University of Delaware.  Currently she is a student in the transitional DPT program at Arcadia University.  When she's not studying she enjoys traveling, reading, and being an active board member of the Friends of Brandywine Hundred Library.

Stacie Larkin

Stacie Larkin, PT, DPT, MEd
Term 2008-2009

Stacie Larkin, a Delaware native, went to high school at St. Marks High School, class of 1986. Received her BS in PT from Boston University, her  Masters in Education from the University of Delaware, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Widener University.. Currently the Director of Clinical Education and an Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware PT Program. Enjoys skiing, in-line skating, and spending time with  husband Roger and 2 daughters: Katie and Sara.

Deanna McCall
 RBNA Repr.: Deanna McCall, PTA
Term 2007-2008

 

Appointed Committee Chairs: 

Events Committee - Stacie Larkin
Ethics - Ken Dill 
Federal Government Affairs Liaison - Cathy Ciolek
Golf Tournament - John Gose 
Legislation - Glenn Brown
Membership - Lynn Sturgill
Newsletter -  
Nominating Committee - Joe Lucca
Reimbursement - George Edelman