Tyler Miller

Assistant Professor & Assistant Director of Clinical Education
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Biography
Dr. Miller received his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and proudly received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Belmont University School of Physical Therapy. He completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy with Upstream Rehabilitation Institute. After receiving a Certification of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Dr. Miller became Board Certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist. He also obtained status as a Certified Dry Needling Specialist with a Certification of Dry Needling.
Dr. Miller is currently working on his Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy through Bellin College. Dr. Miller continues his clinical practice with Benchmark Physical Therapy and is heavily involved in teaching and mentoring in Upstream Rehabilitation Institute’s postdoctoral residency and fellowship programs. He teaches continuing education courses across the United States in the areas of Comprehensive Management of Musculoskeletal System, Manual Therapy, and Dry Needling.
Dr. Miller teaches in the areas of Clinical Education and Ethics in Health Care. His scholarship interests are in the following areas: enhancing students’ clinical education experiences; assessing the non-cognitive traits in physical therapy; the role of the physical therapist in behavior and mental health; and therapeutic neuroscience education. His proudest accomplishments are his marriage to Emilee and their three kids Cohen, Jude, and Beau.