Samantha Doralp, Assistant Professor in Western University’s School of Physical Therapy, is a practising physiotherapist with research interests in early motor development, pelvic health and clinical education.

Her published work develops measures that assess factors support development, including motivation and aspects of the environment, linking rehabilitation science with clinically meaningful assessment. Her research mission is to improve how early development is understood and supported through stronger measurement and evidence-informed practice. 

Doralp supervises students in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy and holds Master of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Western University.