08/20/2026
Congratulations to Christina Atkinson, Physical Therapist with Ascend Rehabilitation in Woodbury, who was honored by St. Catherine University as the 2026 Integrated Clinical Education Clinical Faculty of the Year!
The award recognizes Christina’s excellence in clinical teaching, and the students who nominated her shared what makes her such an exceptional mentor. They praised her ability to understand each student’s learning style, provide thoughtful feedback and create meaningful learning opportunities tailored to their interests.
They also saw firsthand the relationships Christina builds with the people she serves, noting the compassion, patience and respect she brings to her work every day.
We’re proud to have Christina representing Ascend Rehabilitation and helping prepare the next generation of physical therapists. Congratulations, Christina!