"The human hand is one of the most precise and wonderful mechanical devices in creation and vastly more impressive than any mechanical device that man has made."

– Stuart Burgess, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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State Chapters

The American Society of Hand Therapists is affiliated with ten state chapters through a voluntary affiliation agreement.  State chapters are separately incorporated, and organized and operated as separate legal entities. 

ASHT has long been dedicated to supporting the exchange of information among hand therapists. Through the state chapters, members are able to share ideas, develop local educational programs and solve problems common to hand therapists within a defined region. State chapters provide valuable opportunities for local networking, life-long learning and grassroots advocacy.

State Chapter Presidents

If you would like to get involved with a chapter in your state, please contact your State Chapter President to request more information on a chapter in your area.

Alabama Chapter

Cindy Powell, OTR, CHT
cindy@gulfcoasttherapy.com

California Chapter

Margaret Phillips, MS, OTR, CHT, FAOTA
president@asht-ca.org
www.asht-ca.org

Louisiana Chapter

Jaime Mendoza , OTR, CHT
jaime.m@labordetherapy.com

Michigan Chapter

Lodia Runco, OTR, CHT
lrunco@runcowaste.com

Missouri Chapter

David Levy, MS, OTR/L, CHT
davidlevy.cht@gmail.com

New Jersey Chapter

David Skolnik, OTR/L, CHT
skolnik2@optonline.com

Pennsylvania Chapter

Terry Taylor, OTR/L, CHT
taylort@msx.upmc.edu

South Carolina Chapter

Doug Lauber, OTR/ L, CHT
djlauber@excelrehabclemson.com

Texas Chapter

Molly M. Hudson, OTR, CHT
mhudson86@hotmail.com
www.txasht.org

Wisconsin Chapter

Teresa D. Casagranda, PT, DPT, CHT
terespt@aol.com
www.wi-asht.com

State Chapter Educational Events

How to Start a State Chapter

If you are interested in starting a chapter in your state, please review the State Chapter Handbook.  Contact ASHT Headquarters at ASHT@asht.org or 856.380.6856 if you have any questions.