Overview
Dr. Camille Powell earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts. Dr. Powell began her academic career at her alma mater as an adjunct faculty member, where her dedication to student development led her to become an APTAMA Mentor and the Alumni Chair of the Multicultural Mentorship Group at Springfield College.
Her commitment to the field of physical therapy was further recognized in 2021 when she was selected as the APTAMA Centennial Scholar. In 2024, Dr. Powell was honored with the APTA Emerging Leader Award and was also a co-recipient of the PTLI Innovator Award, in 2023 she was awarded the Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement award from Northeastern University and the Physical Therapy Humanics Award from Springfield College reflecting her significant contributions to the profession.
Dr. Powell has demonstrated unwavering dedication to service within the physical therapy community. She currently serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Chair for APTA Massachusetts, where she focuses on promoting diversity, integration, and public awareness within the physical therapy community
Clinically, Dr. Powell began her career in acute care at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut and The Institute of Living, a psychiatric hospital. She then joined the physical therapy team at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Springfield, Mass., specializing in neurological rehabilitation. In 2020, Dr. Powell relocated to Eastern Massachusetts, where she practiced on the inpatient units at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She currently practices at Rehab Health 360, an outpatient neuro-focused private practice in Acton, Mass. As a Board-Certified Neurological Clinical Specialist, Dr. Powell has a deep passion for working with stroke survivors and specializes in neurological rehabilitation.
Dr. Powell’s research interests are centered on health literacy, race, ethnicity, and fostering a sense of belonging in physical therapy education.
