North American Mulligan Concept Teachers

Frank Gargano graduated from Ohio University in 1990 with dual degrees in Physical Therapy and Biological Sciences. In 1999 he became Board Certified in Orthopedics through the American Physical Therapy Association; in 2002 he received his clinical doctorate in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He is one of fifty Physical Therapists internationally certified to teach Brian Mulligan’s concept “Mobilization With Movement ®.” He is a national speaker on orthopedic topics and provides advanced educational seminars across the country. He is active in clinical research with a specialty interest in cervical spine disorders as they relate to headaches, dizziness and pain.

In 2004 he was the recipient of the award for outstanding clinical excellence in recognition of his contribution to the practice of Physical Therapy. In 1994 Frank opened Rehabilitex Inc.; a private practice clinic in Solon, Ohio and in 2001 he was a founding partner of the Workability Network, a statewide network of rehabilitation professionals that provide industrial rehabilitation services. He serves as an expert witness for medical-legal case review in the area of rehabilitation. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists, the Orthopedic and Private Practice Sections of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Jack spent six years practicing Physiotherapy in New Zealand where he completed the New Zealand Manipulative Therapy Association’s (NZMTA) post-graduate Diploma program in 1984. He has worked as a teaching assistant to Brian Mulligan and taught Brian’s courses independently since 1990 throughout the Caribbean and North America. He is fully accredited by the Mulligan Concept ® Teacher’s Association (MCTA) and currently holds lecturer status at the University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine. Jack is the past Secretary of the MCTA International, authored articles and book chapters on the Mulligan Concept ®, the current editor of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Orthopedic Division Review Journal and is completing his Masters of Clinical Science in Manipulative Therapy with a focus on the effects of manual therapy on functional biomechanics

Jarrod earned his B.S. in Athletic Training/Education from Southern Illinois University in 2001. He received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the Mayo School of Health Sciences in 2003. Jarrod is an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and APTA Orthopedic Section member.

Jarrod qualified as a Certified Mulligan Practitioner in 2007 and began assisting at Mulligan Concept courses in 2009. He holds certifications from The International Spine and Pain Institute for manual therapy and pain science. Further, he has an extensive background in various manual therapy methods, functional dry-needling, and movement assessment systems.

Currently, Jarrod is employed at Active PT in Rochester, MN. He treats a variety of outpatient physical therapy conditions utilizing a multimodal, patient-centered approach. He is also a member of the Active PT Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. Jarrod believes successful patient care occurs at the confluence of manual therapy, focused exercise, and patient education while attempting to understand each patient’s unique goals, environment, and lifestyle.

When not practicing or teaching, Jarrod enjoys reading, fitness, and spending time with his family and local church.

Jim graduated from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada in 1991 with a BSc(PT). Credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) by McKenzie Institute in 1996. Received Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy(CAN) and IFOMT status in 2000. Jim has been assisting Jack Miller with the Mulligan Concept ® in Canada since 1997 and passed the teacher certification examination in Vancouver in 2007. Jim presently resides in London, Ontario , Canada. He is part owner of Body Mechanics Physiotherapy a private practice in London. He also keeps busy coaching hockey and traveling the North American countryside with his family.