Erin Faraclas
Associate Professor
JWU Faculty Since 2023
Erin Faraclas, PT, DPT, PhD, MSCS, NBC-HWC, is an Associate Professor at Johnson & Wales University (JWU) in the College of Health & Wellness. She came to JWU from MCPHS in Worcester and Rocky Mountain University (RMU) before that in Provo, Utah. Previously, Faraclas was the Program Director for nine years at Provo College in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Faraclas currently teaches in the areas of Neurological patient management, neurologic pathology, health and wellness promotion, patient management skills, and population health. She holds a DPT degree from Temple University and a PhD in Health Promotion and Wellness from RMU. She holds additional credentials, including a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS), Certified Clinical and Advanced Clinical Instructor, and an APTA Clinical Instructor Trainer. Faraclas serves the Federal State Board of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) by contributing to various task forces at local and national levels.
Faraclas has an active research agenda related to population-based health, quality of life, Multiple Sclerosis, and the intersection of these three topics.
Education
- 2021 - PhD in Health Sciences, Concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness Rocky Mountain University
- 2008 - Doctor of Physical Therapy Temple University
- 2003 - Masters in Physical Therapy American International College
- 2002 - BS in Interdepartmental Sciences - Pre-Physical Therapy American International College
Teaching Interests
Neurologic Rehabilitation,
Health Promotion and Wellness,
Population Health,
Multiple Sclerosis,
Public Health
Scholarly Interests
Multiple Sclerosis
Quality of LIfe influencers
Population Health and Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy Education
Courses
- Neurologic Rehabilitation and Patient Management
- Neuroscience/Neuroanatomy
- Neurologic Pathologies
- Introduction to Public Health
- Health Promotion and Wellness and Population Health in Healthcare
Extra Curricular Roles
Committee Member, APTA of MA
Delegate, APTA of MA
Member, APTA of RI
Committee Member, Academy of Education - Finance Committee (2023 - 2026)
Task Force Member, Federal State Board of Physical Therapy (2023)
Abstract Reviewer, International Society for Quality of Life, (2022 - Present)
APTA Tests and Measures Peer Reviewer and Author, APTA (2022 - Present)
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) - Fact Sheet Coordinator, Fact Sheet Reviewer, and Fact
Sheet Author (2022 - Present)
Professional Affiliations
International Society of Quality of Life, Name of Organization, 2021 - Current
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, 2020 - Current
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, 2010- Current
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 2001 - Current
APTA's Academy Of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT), 2007 - Current
APTA's Academy of Education (AOE)2007 - Current
APTA's Academy of Leadership and Innovation (ALI) - 2020 - Current
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2000 - Current
Publications
- Faraclas E. Interventions to Improve Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis: New Opportunities and Key Talking Points. Degener Neurol Neuromuscul Dis. 2023;13:55-68. Published 2023 Sep 19. doi:10.2147/DNND.S395733
- Faraclas E, Merlo A, Lynn J, Lau J. Health and Wellness Needs Reported to Influence Quality of Life in People with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, a Qualitative Investigation. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes. 2022;8 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-022-00496-1
- Faraclas E, Lynn J, Lau J, Merlo A. Health-Related Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis: How does this Population Compare to Population-based Norms in Different Health Domains? Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes. 2022;6(1):12. doi:10.1186/s41687-022-00415-4
- Cohea M, Faraclas E, Multiple Sclerosis and Physical Therapy, Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Published 2023.
- Cohea M, Faraclas E, Physical Therapy and Huntington’s Disease Fact Sheet, Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Published 2023.
- O’Sullivan M, Wright A, Peysaknov M, Chen Y, Sjogren K, Watson C, Faraclas E, Raheb J. Evidence Based Practice Resource – APTA Test and Measures University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA). Published December 2022.