Joy Williams

Joy Williams, PT, DPT, NCS, earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry in 2012 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Azusa Pacific University. She brings extensive clinical experience as a physical therapist working with individuals with neurologic disorders across the care continuum from acute care to the outpatient therapy setting. She has completed a clinical residency in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo and a clinical residency in neurologic physical therapy at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. Her interest in discovering new rehabilitation methods for individuals with neurodegenerative disease led her to complete a clinical research fellowship in multiple sclerosis/neurodegenerative disease.

Dr. Williams earned board certification as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). She is also a Credentialed Clinical Instructor Certification from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She is a member of the APTA and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.

As a faculty member, Dr. Williams’ goal is to help students establish a solid framework and understanding of the unique ways our profession helps patients, develop confidence in problem-solving strategies, and spark an interest in the pursuit of knowledge, discovery, and learning. She is passionate about engaging students and collaborating with colleagues and community stakeholders in clinical research to contribute to the growing body of knowledge within the profession.