About the Instructors

Patricia Martin, PT, CKTI

Trish is a physical therapist specializing in lower extremity biomechanics, casting, splint fabrication, and taping in the treatment of children with orthopedic and neurological involvement. Trish received a Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Kentucky and has over 25 years of experience in pediatric physical therapy. She is pediatric NDT trained and has assisted in Beverly Cusick courses since 1990.
Trish is a Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor and has been using Kinesio Tape for seven years and taping for twelve years. She has experience in treatment of adults and children with neurological and orthopedic issues, as well as athletes in private practice, hospital, and clinic settings. She has written articles on the use of Kinesio Tape in the pediatric population. She is currently employed as a Satellite Manager at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Shaker Campus.

Audrey Yasukawa, MOT, OTR/L, CKTI

Audrey is currently Chief of Occupational Therapy at LaRabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago. She has a Master’s of Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Northern Illinois University. She previously served as a clinical resource to staff throughout the system of care at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and worked in the pediatric program. She is pediatric and adult NDT trained, has over 25 years experience with upper extremity casting and has taught pediatric and adult taping and casting courses nationally. In addition to numerous workshops and lectures given throughout the United States, Audrey has authored many publications, including “Casting Protocols for the Upper and Lower Extremities”, “Casting to Improve Upper Extremity Function”, and “Upper Extremity Casting: Adjunct Treatment for the Child with Cerebral Palsy”.