Jaclyn Miller

About Jaclyn

“Bridging research and clinical practice to improve neurological recovery.”

Jaclyn Miller is a Research Physical Therapist at Shepherd Center’s Virginia C. Crawford Research Institute. Since joining Shepherd in 2021, she has supported two federally funded research projects by facilitating participant recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. As a clinician, Jaclyn has provided physical therapy in the Andrew C. Carlos Multiple Sclerosis Institute and on inpatient spinal cord injury and acquired brain injury units, bringing hands-on experience to her research work.

Research specialties

• Therapeutic interventions to enhance neuroplasticity
• Knowledge translation from research to clinical application
• Functional recovery for individuals with neurological conditions

Education & training

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) – Emory University, 2020
• B.S., Kinesiology – University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2017

Certifications

• Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS)

Why her work matters

Jaclyn’s work focuses on closing the gap between scientific discovery and real-world therapy, ensuring that research translates into improved functional outcomes for people with neurological conditions. Shepherd Center’s collaborative, patient-centered environment inspires her to advance rehabilitation in meaningful ways.

“Shepherd Center’s commitment to innovation and collaboration makes this work deeply rewarding.”