JoEllen Sefton
Professor
Office: 291 Kinesiology Building
Units: School of Kinesiology
Campus Mail: 301 Wire Road
Email: jms0018@auburn.edu
Phone: (334) 844-1694
Vita: view vita
Academic Areas
Exercise Science
Kinesiology
Physical Activity and Health
Education
Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Biology, 2007, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.S. in Exercise Science/Athletic Training, 2003, Central Connecticut State University
Certification in Therapeutic Massage, 1995, Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy
B.S. in Zoology, 1982, Ohio University
Professional Experience
2018 - Present
Professor, Auburn University
2007 - 2018
Assistant/Associate Professor, Auburn University
2005 - 2007
Doctoral Fellow/Instructor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2003 - 2005
Doctoral Fellow/Instructor, Indiana State University
2001 - 2003
Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of New Haven
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
The goal of much of my work is to expand our knowledge of how massage therapy and other therapies influence physiological and functional processes, with the goal of providing evidence/science-based knowledge to therapists that improves clinical outcomes. In my role as the Warrior Research Center director, I work to improve force readiness, through improving the health, wellness and performance of tactical athletes while reducing injury. There is a great deal of crossover between these two areas, and we work with many different holistic methods and technologies to improve performance, reduce injury, speed healing, and improve overall health and wellness. Musculoskeletal pain is a common issue with my population. Finding ways to evaluate, reduce and treat pain is a common theme in our research. Finally, as a professor I see student training and mentorship as my most important responsibility as a Professor. I feel strongly that students need to be trained to be independent researchers, building skills that will enable them to build a laboratory and conduct independent research when they graduate. Thus, my students are fully involved in all of my work and a critical part of our team and our success.Links
Neuromechanics Lab - Dr. JoEllen Sefton