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Physical Therapy, Board of

Health and Human Resources

Purpose

The purpose of the Board of Physical Therapy is to regulate the practice of physical therapy regarding the qualifications, examination, licensure and regulation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Term

Four years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

The Board shall be composed of seven members, appointed by the Governor, five of whom shall be physical therapists who have been in active practice for at least seven years prior to appointment with at least three of such years in Virginia; one shall be a licensed physical therapist assistant; and one shall be a citizen member.

Members shall be appointed for terms of four years and shall serve until their successors are appointed. The initial appointments shall provide for staggered terms with two members being appointed for a one-year term, two members being appointed for a two-year term, two members being appointed for a three-year term, and one member being appointed for a four-year term. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term. No person shall be eligible to serve on the Board for more than two successive full terms.

Vacant Seats

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.

Member of the General Public	1 seat
Total seats available: 1

Current Board Members

Dr Melissa Fox

Physical Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Rebecca J. Duff

Physical Therapist Assistant Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Srilekha Palle

Physical Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Megan Bureau

Physical Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Margaret Guarino

Physical Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Michele Wiley

Physical Therapist Membership expires on 6/30/2029