Sharon Martino

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

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• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1986; section member for pediatrics 2007-8, cardiovascular and pulmonary, 2009-present, and private practice, 2010-present.
• APTA New York Chapter: Vice-Chair for the Long Island district: 2018-present
• Member of the Obesity Society: 2007-present
• Member of American College of Sports Medicine: 2009-present
• Member of the American Heart Association: 2022-present

• The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Cancer Exercise Trainer certification April 2026
• Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate (18 credits) e-Cornell, 2021
• Heartsaver AED American Heart Association 4/16/2010 to current APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor, 1999-present.

• Faculty advisor, Ashwin Agrawal, MD Resident, Pediatrics, 2018-2020 Topic: Exercise intensity effects on cardiometabolic health in pediatric obese population.
• Faculty advisor, Winifred Mei, Biology program, 2016-2019 Project: Inclusive wellness programs for children with obesity; Interdisciplinary service learning.
• Faculty advisor, Sarah Desmalderis, SBU MPH program, 2014-2015
• Faculty advisor, Shabana Humayon, SBU MPH program, 2013-2014 Project: studying multi-disciplinary educational programs for treating pediatric obesity and other chronic diseases. Additionally, a data bank for the Fit Kids/ Fit Families programs was created.
• Faculty advisor to Rosa Cataldo candidate in the MD, MPH program, SBU, 2009-2010 Topic: Exploring self-esteem of children who are overweight/obese.
• Faculty advisor to Robbye Kinkade, candidate in MPH program SBU, 2009-2010
• Faculty advisor / mentor to 3 entry level students in physical therapy, SBU (Fernandez, Kaufmann, and Hansen), in Independent Research Study, 2007
• Faculty advisor / mentor to over 40 volunteer students each semester for Fit Kids for Life Program, 2006-present
• Faculty advisor for Independent Study (for C. Martello) in t-DPT program, Spring 2006

• Course # Title Campus Semester
• 524.01 Health wellness and prevention SB Lec/5
• 524.42 Health wellness and prevention SH Lec/5
• 551 SB Sem Fall
• 551 SH Sem Fall
• 552.42 Research SH lec Spring
• 557.01 Intro EBP SB lec Spring
• 557.42 Intro EBP SH lec Spring
• 571.01 Research Seminar I AT lec Fall
• 572.01 Research Seminar II AT lec Spring

• 2018-present Vice Chairperson of the Long Island District of the NYPTA
• 2015-present Delegate to the NYPTA Delegate Assembly

• 2023 SHTM Research Committee member and elected Vice Chairperson 2023 SBU University Senate: Senator at large
• 2022 SHTM Research Committee member
• 2022 SBU University Senate: Senator at large
• 2021 SHTM Research Committee member
• 2020 Search Committee Chairperson for Physical Therapy Executive DCE 2020 Dean’s Strategic Impact Workgroup: Group Facilitator 2020 Search Committee member for new faculty Athletic Training Program 2018-2020 SHTM Faculty Assembly Parliamentarian
• 2016 Search Committee Chairperson for Physical Therapy Chairperson 2016-2018 SHTM Faculty Assembly President
• 2014-2016 SHTM Faculty Assembly Vice President
• 2014 Converging Sciences Conference; Planning Committee member
• 2014-present Stony Brook University SHTM Research Committee
• 2014-present Faculty Development/Peer Review Committee; Chairperson
• 2013-2019 Guest lecturer for the SHTM BSHS program on Grant Writing/Program development.
• 2007-2018 Curriculum Committee: School of Health, Technology and Management
• 2009-2010 Ad Hoc committee for Curriculum Committee: Development of quality standards for internet-based curriculum
• 2008, 2009 Stony Brook University Wellness Expo
• 2007-2008 Research Committee: School of Health, Technology and Management
• 2005 Tsunami Relief Committee: School of Health, Technology and Management, co-chairperson

• 2020-present Director of Research
• 2019-present CAPTE preparation: Faculty Scholarship
• 2000-present Physical Therapy Program Admissions Committee Member
• 2000-present Physical Therapy Program Curriculum Committee Member

• Deans seed gran OVPR
• Warren, K., Martino, SA, O’Brien, J. “Graduate student health and wellness.” For $2000.00, Role: Co-investigator. ASAHP Collaboration Grant.
• Martino, SA, Morelli, PJ, Canterella,A, Rozensky, R Endee, L, Warren, K, Milazzo,M, Cuff, S, Czujko, P. “Creating an interdisciplinary service-learning project for health professionals to promote health and wellness of children who are obese for $19,000.” Role: PI ASAHP Collaboration Grant
• Mercier, H., Martino, SA, Cuff, S., Truhrlar, M., & Ballan, M. "Empowering Students with Disabilities to Advance Accessible Health and Wellness at Stony Brook University" for the FY21-22 Presidential Mini-Grant for Diversity Initiative program for $2000.00 Role: Co investigator.
• Martino, SA, Greco, J., McKenna, R. Weight bias and stigma among healthcare students. Presidential Grant for Departmental Diversity Initiative 2019-2020 for $1000.00 Role: Principal Investigator
• Martino, SA, Morelli, PJ, McKenna, R. The effect of exercise intensity on cardiovascular health and body composition in children who are overweight or obese: A pilot study. Arthur J. Nelson Research Grant from the NY APTA, for the amount $12,500, 9/2018. Role: Principal Investigator
• Martino, SA, Dwyer, D, Kier, C, Britelli, J. Survey study of parents of children who have undergone sleep studies. SBU Survey Center Seed Grant, $10,000. 7/2012. Role: Co Investigator
• Martino, SA, Saucony Run for Good Grant. $10,000. 3/2011. Role: Principal Investigator
• Martino, SA, Morelli, PJ, Das, S, Einav, S. Development and validation of a wireless activity monitor in overweight children. Stony Brook University TRO / FUSION. $80,000. 2010-2012 Role: Co-Investigator
• Martino, SA, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Body Composition, Fitness Levels and Quality of Life in Overweight and Obese 8–17-Year-Old Children: Outcomes of a 10 Week Multi Disciplinary Randomized Controlled Trial. Granting agency: General Clinician Research Center Amount of 2008-2010, $26,500 a year for two years. Source of funding: NIH Grant MO1RR10710. Role: Principal Investigator
• Cataldo, R, Kinkade, R, Martino, SA, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Body Composition, Fitness Levels and Quality of Life in Overweight and Obese 8-17 Year Old’s: Outcomes of A 10 Week Multi-Disciplinary Randomized Controlled Trial- looking at self-esteem and readiness to change. 2008-2009, $20,000 for one year. Grant MO1RR10710. Role: Co-Investigator

• Spring 2021 NYPTA "Yoga in the management of chronic pain. More than movement and poses"
• APTA CSM 2021 Blood Flow Restriction: State of the Science in 2021
• Not Just Wear and Tear: Osteoarthritis Today
• Exercise Training Counteracts Age-Associated Deterioration in Cardiac Function/ Samuel Woo
• Fall 2020 NIH Virtual 4-day Conference: Workshop on NIH Process, program, policies.
• New York Women’s Leadership Summit: Sept 29, 2020 – Sept 2021
• Summer 2020 Culture and Inclusiveness Action Collaborative Summer 2020 Webinar: A biannual meeting of the National Academy of Medicine Leadership Consortium's Culture and Inclusiveness Action Collaborative focused on the Patient, Family and Community Engagement during COVID-19.
• APTA CSM 2020 Exercise Testing by Physical Therapists: Moving Forward One Step at a Time Lawrence P. Gahalin, PT, PhD, Eduard Gappmaier, PT, PhD, Sandra A. Billinger, PT, PhD and Gregory W. Hartley, PT, DPT From Bench Research to Cardiovascular Patient Management Alvaro N. Gurovich, PT, PhD, Mary Beth Brown, PT, PhD and Shane A. Phillips, PT, PhD
• Scientific Publication: Get to the Next Level! Alan M. Jette, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Rachel L. Safer, Kathleen M Gill-Body, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA and Mari Lundberg
• EBP 2020, Part 1: Current Implementation Strategies for Therapists, Sandra L. Kaplan, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Hilary B. Greenberger, PT, PhD, Amy Heritage Miller, PT, DPT, EdD and Lisa Selby Silverstein, PT, PhD
• APTA CSM 2019 The Real World: How Therapists Can Thrive in Value-Based Care, T. Rowe
• Pain Talks: Conversations With Pain Science Leaders on the Future of the Field, Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, Steven George, PT, PhD, Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD, Carolyn McManus, PT, MS, MA, Mark Shepherd, PT, DPT, Kathleen Sluka, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Derrick Sueki, PT, PhD, DPT, GCPT
• APTA CSM 2017 Patient-Centered Care: Motivational Interviewing and Health Coaching, Tracey Collins, PT, PhD, MBA, GCS, Paige Fleagle, SPT, LAT, ATC, Nicole Reale, SPT
• Community-Academic Partnerships: Impact on Community Health and Student Learning, Margaret Danilovich, DPT, William Healey, PT, EdD, GCS, Gail Huber, PT, PhD
• Physical Therapy in the Community: Prevention Where We Live, Learn, Work, and Play, Tamara Burlis, PT, DPT, MHS, CCS, Carling Butler, PT, DPT, MSCI, Ruth Clark, PT, PhD
• Beyond the Wellness Examination: Offering PT Led Solutions, Patrice Hazan, PT, DPT, GCS, MA

• Erica G. Soltero, Jacob Szeszulski, Greg Knell, Elizabeth V. Franklin, Sharon Martino. (2023).Managing Pediatric Obesity Using Advanced Therapies, Practical Guide for Pediatric Health Care Providers, Editors; Claudia K. Fox. Springer Cham, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37380-0. Physical Activity Strategies for Pediatric Obesity
• Martino, SA, Agbele, C.-M., Mei, W. et al., (2021). Inclusion team science improves participation of children with disabilities in pediatric obesity programs, Disability and Health Journal, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2021.101186
• Martino SA & Gostic C. (2018). Commentary on Trends in attitudes and practice patterns of physical therapists in addressing childhood obesity in schools. Ped Phys Ther 30(1):49.
• Phillips SA, Martino SA, Arena R. Research Opportunities and Challenges in the Era of Healthy Living Medicine: Unlocking the Potential. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2017 Mar Apr;59(5):498-505. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.01.006. Epub 2017 Jan 26. PMID: 28132853.
• Martino, SA (2010). Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Body Composition, Fitness Levels and Quality of Life in Overweight and Obese 8-17 Year Olds. Dissertation, Published by Dept. of PT Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones.
• Litcher-Kelly, L, Martino, SA, Broderick, JE and Stone, AA (2007). A Systematic Review of Measures Used to Assess Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Clinical and Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials. The Journal of Pain, Volume 8, Issue 12, December 2007, Pages 906-913
• Martino, SA., Warren, KA., Koos, J., Darling, D., & Rubenstein, W. (2025, March). Partnering with Libraries to Alleviate Student Stress through Virtual Reality [Poster presentation]. Stony Brook Medicine Women in Medicine and Science, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
• Persaud, A., Ahamad, A., Warren, K., Gonzalez, A., Yin, W., & Martino, SA. (2025, April). The effects of virtual reality mindfulness and exercise on cardiometabolic biomarkers in young adults with perceived stress[Poster presentation]. Northeast Bioengineering Conference, New York, NY, USA.
• Warren, K., Martino, SA., & O'Brien, J. (2024, November). Interprofessional collaboration to explore graduate student wellness [Poster presentation]. ASAHP conference, Atlanta, GA, USA.
• Warren, KA., Martino, SA., Scloeri, G., Leavens, S., Gonzalez, J. & Kothari, M. (2024, April). Longitudinal Effects of Graduate Allied Health Education on Physical and Mental Health [Poster presentation]. ACSM Greater NY meeting, New York, NY, USA.
• Martino, SA., Warren, K, Morelli, PJ, Zillo, C, Zhang, J.(2023). Clinical Case Study: Pediatric Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes: A Five Year Journey. American College of Sport Medicine, Greater NY Conf. New York, NY. (published abstract).
• Martino, SA, Morelli, PJ, Canterella,A, Rozensky, R Endee, L, Warren, K, Milazzo, M, Cuff, S.(2023). Effects of Service – Learning Experience on Interprofessional Teamwork Among Health Professions Students. ASAHP Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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• McKenna, RF, Czujcko, PN, Morelli, P (2021). The Effect of Exercise Intensity on Cardiovascular Health and Body Composition: Results from 2 cohorts [Poster presentation]. APTA, Combined Sections meeting, San Antonio, TX.
• Agrawal, AA, McKenna, RF, Morelli, P (2021). The Effect of Exercise Intensity on Cardiovascular Health and Body Composition: A Pilot Study. Virtual NYPTA Meeting.
• Martino, SA, Mei, WA, McKenna, RF, Yousuf, F, Bove, S, Czujko, P-N
• . (2021). Use of Color-Coded Heart Rate Monitors to Gauge Intensity with Children who are Overweight/Obese. APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, Virtual Conf.
• Morelli, PJ, Phillips, SA, Canterella, A. (2020). From Community to Research: Promoting health and wellness through a team approach. [Educational Session] APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO. Invited Speakers.
• Agrawal, A
• ^, Morelli, PJ, Martino, SA. (2019). Fit Kids for Life! The Effect of 12 weeks of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health and Body Composition in Children Who are Overweight or Obese. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)- [Poster presentation]. at Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Innovations in Obesity Prevention, Assessment and Treatment Forum: Friday, October 25, New Orleans, LA.
• ^, Morelli, PJ, Martino, SA. (2019). The Effect of Exercise Intensity on Cardiovascular Health and Body Composition in Children Who are Overweight or Obese: A Pilot Study. [Platform presentation]. Stony Brook Medicine Pediatric Research Day, May 29, 2019, Stony Brook, NY. †Recipient of Best Platform Presentation.
• Mei, W., & Block, P. (2019). The Role of Physical Therapists in Creating Inclusive Wellness Programs for Children: Perceived Barriers and Facilitators; [Poster presentation] at APTA CSM Washington DC. †Recipient of Best Poster Award for Cultural Diversity and Inclusiveness.
• Agbele, C
• Martino, S., Block, P., Mei, W. (2018) Perils of Dominant Childhood Obesity Discourses; Disability Studies Lens Analysis of an “Inclusive” Fitness Program for Disabled and Non-Disabled Children. 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology, Philadelphia PA, April 3-7, 2018.
• Morelli, PJ, and Phillips, SA. (2017). An Interdisciplinary Approach to Children’s Fitness, Wellness and Prevention; 3-hour Educational Session at APTA CSM. San Antonio, TX.
• Demalderis S, Czujko, PN, Morelli, PJ. (2017). Inclusive fitness program for children with obesity and special needs. The Obesity Society's 34th Annual Meeting at ObesityWeek, Washington, DC.
• Hernandez J^, Guthart, S^, Demalderis, S^, Morelli P, Gonzalez A, Martino SA
• . (2017). Augmented mindfulness intervention for overweight/obese children and adolescents. The Obesity Society's 34th Annual Meeting at ObesityWeek, Washington, DC.
• Phillips SA, Lehmann, C., (2016). Mobile Health Technologies and Chronic Disease Management: Applications in Rehabilitation. ACRM Preconference talk (Instructional Course), Chicago, IL.
• Tuppo, C.(2015). Adding Exercise to the Bariatric Program (Invited Speaker). Obesity Society Conference, LA, CA. (published abstract). Martino, SA
• Rimmer, J, Phillips, SA, Sisto, SA, Lamberg, EM, McKenna R, Streb R, Ness K, and Milazzo, M. (2015). (Full day instructional course) -The Role of Health Care Professionals in Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, ACRM, Dallas, TX. (published abstract).
• Phillips, SA. (2015). Evidence Based Practice for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases Across the Lifespan. ACRM, Dallas, TX. (published abstract).
• Humayon, S^, Morelli, PJ, Cesiro, J. (2015). Fit families for life! Plenary panel discussion at the Converging Sciences Summit, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY.
• Lamberg, EM, Morelli, PJ, Cerrone, C.^ (2013). Use of the BioSway Portable Balance System to assess postural stability in overweight and obese children. National APTA conference, Salt Lake City, Utah. †Award best scientific poster.
• Sisto, SA, Gouzman, M, Britelli, J. (2013). Development and validation of a wireless physical activity and heart rate monitor for children who are overweight/obese. ICAMPM conference 2013, Amherst MA.
• and Phillips, SA, (2013). Preconference talk /education session for 8 hours presented for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of the APTA. Title of talk: Assessment and treatment of the obese patient across the lifespan: The role of physical therapy. Combined Sections Meeting for APTA, San Diego, CA.
• (2012). Education session for 2 hours, presented for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of the APTA. Title of talk: Pediatric obesity: A multi-disciplinary approach to a multi-faceted problem. CSM, Chicago, IL.
• Morelli, PJ, Sisto, SA, Rosenthal, R. (2011) Changes in body composition, fitness levels and cardiac risk factors following a 10-week exercise and nutrition program for overweight and obese children. APTA-CSM, New Orleans, LA. †Award best scientific poster
• Morelli, PJ, Sisto, SA, Lamberg, EM. (2010). Outcomes of a Multi Disciplinary 20 Week Fitness and Nutrition Program. Obesity 2010: 28th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA. (published abstract).
• Morelli, PJ, Kinkade, R, Cataldo, R. (2010). Fit Kids for Life! Outcomes of a 20 Week Nutrition and Exercise Program. National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality: Annual forum for improving children’s healthcare and childhood obesity congress. Atlanta, GA. (published abstract).
• Morelli, PJ, Dixon, DD. (2010). Changes in BMI and blood pressure following a 10-week exercise and nutrition program for children who are overweight or obese. APTA-CSM, San Diego, CA.
• Martino, SA, Kaufman, A^, Hansen, K^, Fernandez, V^. (2008). Teaching other disciplines how to administer an exercise program: The role of Physical Therapy students in an inter-disciplinary cardiovascular risk prevention program for overweight and obese children. APTA-CSM.
• Agbelele, C.
• Martino, S., Block, P., Mei, W. (2018) Childhood Obesity; Lessons from a Community-Based Inclusive Fitness and Health Promotion Program for Children with and without Disabilities in New York State. 4th Biennial Scientific Conference of the Ghana Physiotherapy Association in Ho, Ghana, March 22nd-24th, 2018.
• Sisto, SA, Schilller, B, Britelli, J (2014). Validation of a wireless physical activity and heart rate monitor on overweight and healthy weight children. ACRM. Toronto, Canada. (published abstract).
• Morelli, PJ (2014). Fit Families: The role of parents in the fight against pediatric obesity, ACRM. Toronto, Canada. (published abstract).
• Lamberg, EM, Sniffen, J, and McKenna, R. (2014). Postural Balance and Strength in Overweight and Healthy Weight Children, ACRM. Toronto, Canada. (published abstract).
• Gouzman, M., Martino, SA, Sisto, S, Britelli, J., and Schiller, B^. (2013). A Wireless Modular Sensor System for Combatting Childhood Obesity. CEWIT International Conference, Melville, NY.
• Morelli, PJ, Martino, SA (2017). Fit Kids – Program Development and Assessment. Presented at Grand Rounds for School of Medicine.
• . (2010). A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Prevention and treatment of Childhood Overweight and Obesity. The First Annual Converging Sciences Summit, Stony Brook University.
• . (2011). Changes in body composition, fitness levels and cardiac risk factors following a 10-week exercise and nutrition program for overweight and obese children. Occasion: Women in Medicine and Research Day, Stony Brook University.
• . (2011). Converging Science and Technology to Combat Pediatric Obesity. Converging Sciences Summit, SBU.
• Morelli, PJ, & Martino, SA. (2009). Fit Kids for Life: A Proactive Lifestyle Modification Program. Occasion: 4th Annual Suffolk County Health Disparities Conference, SUNY Farmingdale, Farmingdale, NY.
• Morelli, PJ, Martino, SA, & Cataldo, R^. (2009). Fit Kids for Life: Let’s Get Healthy Sachem School District! Grades 9-12.
• Martino, SA, (2009). ABC’s of GCRC Occasion: Scholar Seminar for SHTM
• Martino, SA, (2008). Kids fit for life + dissertation update Occasion: Physical therapy faculty meeting, Date: December 10, 2008
• Martino, SA, Connolly- Schoonen, J, Tiso. T. (2007). Child Health: Issues of Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness. School of Health Technology and Management Scholar Seminar