Andrea Richtel Branas

Andrea Branas is an Associate Professor of Instruction and the Director of Clinical Education in the Temple University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program where she is dedicated to the education of physical therapy students. Dr. Branas’ area of clinical expertise includes pediatric and adult pelvic floor disorders, lymphedema and oncology rehabilitation. She has been providing clinical care as well as advancing and disseminating practice in these areas for many years and currently provides clinical care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Branas has been mentoring physical therapists and students as they acquire clinical skills in both entry-level and specialty areas such as pediatrics, pelvic health and oncology rehabilitation for over 25 years. Dr. Branas received her physical therapy education from Saint Joseph’s University (formerly the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia) and Arcadia University. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, she completed her Bachelor’s