The Functional Foot
Chad Yoakam

Dan Cipriani, PhD, PT

Dan Cipriani is a 1984 graduate of The Ohio State University, where he received his BS degree in Physical Therapy. In addition, he has a Master’s degree in Applied Biomechanics and a PhD in the area of Applied Measurement and Statistics. Dan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Chapman University in Orange CA, where he teaches courses in Applied Biomechanics, Kinesiology, and Physical Therapy Examination. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he has focused his time on lower extremity orthopedic intervention and orthotic therapy. Dan currently resides in Carlsbad, California. He enjoys cycling with his wife, Jackie, watching the successes of his three grown children, and rooting on the Ohio State Buckeyes!

Chad Yoakam

Chad Yoakam, MS, PT

Chad Yoakam is a 1997 graduate of the Medical College of Ohio where he received his BS degree in Physical Therapy. He also has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, which he received from the University of Toledo in 2000. Chad is currently the Manager of Rehabilitation Services at Livingston HealthCare in Livingston, Montana. His practice primarily focuses on patients with lower extremity biomechanical problems and those in need of orthotic intervention. Chad enjoys spending time with his wife, Melissa, and his two children. His interests include hunting, fly-fishing and traveling.