Instructors
Jenny McConnell AM, FACP. B.App.Sc.(Phty), Grad.Dip.Man.Ther, M.Biomed.Eng.
European Based Instructors
Alfio Albasini
Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Greece, Brazil
Alfio is owner of a physiotherapy clinic in Bellinzona in Switzerland. Alfio studied physiotherapy in Basel Switzerland and obtained his graduate diploma in Manipulative therapy from Curtin University in 1995. Alfio has been teaching McConnell courses since 1997. Alfio speaks five languages fluently and conducts courses in Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Brazil and the Middle East. In 2005 he was the scientific committee chairman and organizer of the first world Manual Therapy Congress, “The Spine” held in Roma, Italy.
Alfio Albasini | Email:
David Saorín Morote
Spain
David Saorín completed his physiotherapy degree in 1998, and his specialist in Osteopathic Manual Physiotherapy qualification in 2004. In 2006 he obtained the Degree in Kinesiology and Physical Medicine, and in 2013 the Diploma of Advanced Studies in Physiotherapy. In 2013 he became an accredited McConnell Practitioner, being the first and only in Europe. David is currently pursuing his PhD in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Murcia. David is Secretary General of Spanish Association of Physiotherapists in Manual Therapies (AEF-TM). David is in private practice in Cieza (Murcia), where he combines teaching Master Classes and workshops regularly on physiotherapy, karate, aoki-bioenergy, and yoga. David speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English.
David Saorín Morote | Phone: +34 677 574 350 | Email:
Michal Hadala
Poland
Michal Hadala completed his physiotherapy degree in Poland in 2004, and then completed his PhD at the University of Valencia in 2012. He has worked with the America’s Cup sailing team in Valencia and is involved at the teaching program at the University of Valencia. He has a private practice in Rzeszow and is involved in reaching kinetic control courses in Poland and Spain.
Michal Hadala | Phone: +48 792 814 145 | Email: | Website: mcconnell‑institute.pl
Taiwanese Based Instructors
Chun-Jung (Jimmy) Chu MS, PT
Taiwan
Jimmy graduated from the Institute of Physical Therapy at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. He is a senior clinical physical therapist and a pioneering leader in the field. Over the years, he has dedicated himself to the clinical application of orthopedic physical therapy and sports medicine, and is a devoted advocate for manual therapy.
Under his leadership, the Yang-Ming Physiotherapy Center has established 12 clinics across Taiwan, developing a comprehensive clinical and educational system. Jimmy also serves as a part-time lecturer in Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and actively mentors junior therapists, aiming to bridge clinical practice with academic advancement.
In addition, Jimmy founded the Taiwan Physical Therapy Clinic Association, which advocates for legislative reform to support independent physical therapy practice. He plays a pivotal role in shaping professional standards and advancing the industry, making him one of the key driving forces in Taiwan’s physical therapy landscape.
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Meng-Wei (Mavis) Tai MS,PT
Taiwan
Mavis holds a master’s degree in physical therapy from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and serves as a senior clinical physical therapist. Within Jimmy Chu’s network, she also holds the role of administrative director, overseeing operations and quality standards across the chain of clinics.
Mavis specializes in foot and ankle movement assessment, with a focus on evaluating biomechanical needs and selecting appropriate insoles. Drawing from gait analysis and lower limb alignment, she offers tailored recommendations to improve patients’ functional performance and reduce discomfort by enhancing support from the ground up.
She is also actively involved in professional outreach initiatives and co-founded the Taiwan Physical Therapy Clinic Association, contributing to the advancement of clinical practice and the profession at large.
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Hsiao-Chun (Phoebe) Han MS, PT
Taiwan
Phoebe earned her Master’s degree in Sports and Manual Therapy from the University of South Australia. She is an experienced clinical physical therapist specializing in orthopedic therapy, motor control, and chronic pain management, with a strong focus on combining precise clinical assessment with individualized intervention strategies.
She currently leads the Neihu clinic within the Yang-Ming Physiotherapy System. In addition to her clinical practice, she is deeply engaged in mentoring junior therapists, conducting clinical training, and contributing to the development and delivery of professional courses. Her work promotes the integration of hands-on practice with education and supports the ongoing innovation and transformation of the physical therapy profession.
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US Based Instructors
Mary Kroth-Brunet, MS, PT
With a BS in biomedical engineering, Mary went on to earn her MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama in 1983. She is a 1992 graduate of the Kaiser Hayward Residency Program and owner of Gorham P.T. in Gorham, ME.
Mary Kroth-Brunet | Phone: +1 207 839 5860 | Email:
US Based Practitioners
Colorado
Erin Rosso
Forever Fit
345 Lincoln Ave
Steamboat Springs
CO 80477
Phone: +1 970 870 3484
Illinois
Mike Andrews
Unlimited Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy Department,Kish Health System
599 Pearson Drive, Genoa
Phone: +1 815 784 2100
David W McCartney
Achieve Orthopedic Rehab Institute
9121 W 159th Street, Suite D
Orland Hills
Phone: +1 708 403 1155
Michigan
Katie Stephens
Michigan State University Rehabilitation Medicine
Department of Radiology
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Phone: +1 517 355 7648