Contact Us
Albright Health Center 206
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Health and wellness are holistic concepts, involving both body and mind. The School of Kinesiology, Counseling, and Rehabilitative Sciences takes a comprehensive approach to enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities, offering an array of programs that train professionals in physical wellness, mental health care, and illness or injury prevention and recovery.
KCRS was designed with NKU's pillars of access, completion, and community in mind. In terms of accessibility, the school delivers its programs in a variety of formats, including online, accelerated, and face to face, with affordably competitive tuition rates. It is dedicated in its recruitment and retention of a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. KCRS' programs advise and mentor students to achieve degree completion, and provide a sequence of educational opportunities that extend from undergraduate coursework through graduate-level professional preparation. KCRS is dedicated to its regional community, collaborating with public and private agencies to enhance clinical and internship opportunities for our students and providing leadership in enhancing the well-being of Northern Kentucky.
Our Programs
Our Labs
The Human Performance Laboratory at Northern Kentucky University is prepared to provide an analysis and interpretation of physiological and biomechanical data to improve health, fitness and performance. This multifaceted lab provides a space for teaching, research and service.
Dr. Alar Lipping
Director
School of Kinesiology, Counseling & Rehabilitative Sciences
HC 206A | 859-572-6576 | lipping@nku.edu
Jasmine Williamson, MAE
Academic Coordinator
School of Kinesiology, Counseling, & Rehabilitative Sciences
HC 206J | 859-572-6553 | williamsonja@nku.edu
Dr. Terrance Anderson
Occupational Therapy, OTD Program Director
FH 595M | 859-572-6933 | andersont13@nku.edu
Dr. Dorea Glance
School Counseling, MA Program Director
MEP 203D | 859-572-1490 | glanced1@nku.edu
Dr. Christopher Lawrence
Clinical Mental Health, MS Program Director
MEP 203G | 859-572-6652 | lawrencec7@nku.edu
Dr. Carol Ryan
Physical Education and Health, BA Program Director
HC 206G | 859-572-5152 | ryanc@nku.edu
Dr. Jason White
Exercise Science, MS & BS Program Director
HC 206D-2 | 859-572-6082 | whitej47@nku.edu
Dr. Ashley Nicole De La Torre-Brooks
Human Services & Addictions, BS Program Director
HC 206K | 859-572- | brooksa12@nku.edu
Dr. Rachele Vogelpohl
Athletic Training, MS & BS Program Director
FH 599B | 859-572-5623 | vogelpohlra@nku.edu
Mr. Keith Collins
Exercise Science
HC 206L | 859-572-5960 | collinsk15@knu.edu
Dr. Gary Eippert
Kinesiology
HC 206F | 859-572-6156 | eippert@nku.edu
Dr. Rebecca Elkins
Physical Education and Health
HC 206C-1 | 859-572-5196 | elkinsr3@nku.edu
Chris Harp, MS, MBA, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Coordinator of Clinical Education for Athletic Training
859-572-1547 | Harpc2@nku.edu
Dr. Jennifer Lape Kaiser
Exercise Science
HC 206M | kaiserj2@nku.edu
Dr. Rhyanne McDade
Health Education
HE 206B | mcdader2@nku.edu
Dr. Susannah Coaston
Associate Professor
MEP 203C | 859-572-1551 | coastons1@nku.edu
Dr. Joshua Elliott
Assistant Professor
MEP 203F | 859-572-7598 | elliottj14@nku.edu
Paige Yeager-Faust, LPCCs-KY
Lecturer
MEP 203B | 859-572-6557 | yeagerb2@nku.edu
Dr. Greg Hatchett
Professor
MEP 211 | 859-572-6195 | hatchettg@nku.edu
Dr. Dana Ripley
Assistant Professor
MEP 203E | 859-572-1994 | ripleyd1@nku.edu
Dr. Hallie Sylvestro
Assistant Professor
Dr. Nicole Atkins, OTD, OTR/L
Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program
Dr. Angela Boyd, OTD
Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
FH 595L | 859-572-5302 | boyda9@nku.edu
Dr. Rachelle Janning, OTD
Doctor of Occcupational Therapy Assistant Professor
Collin M. Nissen, OTD, OTR/L
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Adjunct
Dr. Laryn Knudson, PhD, OTD, OTR/L
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Assistant Professor
Erin Rowan, MS, OTR/L, CLT
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Adjunct
