THE TEAM
Rusty Bishop, PT, DPT, OCS, RMSK
Dr. Rusty Bishop is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist with extensive experience in clinical education, program development, and primary care physical therapy. A former Air Force physical therapist, he helped create direct access training programs in both military and federal healthcare systems. He has played a key role in advancing orthopedic residency education, developing innovative training programs in dry needling, primary care physical therapy, and medical screening. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of clinicians, he continues to teach and support students and practicing physical therapists through continuing education and adjunct faculty roles. Rusty resides in the Santa Cruz area with his wife and two sons.
CJ MILLER, PT, DPT, CSCS, RMSK
Dr. Christopher ‘CJ’ Miller is a RMSK-certified clinician with expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound, orthopedic rehabilitation, and primary care physical therapy. He is passionate about residency and student education and has played a leading role in advancing the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound within physical therapy. He has developed multiple ultrasound training programs and focuses on improving the evaluation and management of acute musculoskeletal conditions in primary care settings. CJ resides in Santa Cruz with his wife, their dog, and four chickens.
Jeremiah Samson, PT, ScD, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Dr. Jeremiah Samson is a retired Air Force physical therapist and an expert in primary care and orthopedic manual therapy. He is the Director of the Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy program at Messiah University and teaches across multiple DPT programs nationwide. He is a board-certified orthopedic specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Jeremiah has trained interdisciplinary teams across the federal system and regularly presents on musculoskeletal imaging, dry needling, and medical screening. Jeremiah enjoys making memories with his family, and especially loves road-tripping in his RV.
Layne Compton, PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Layne Compton is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist with a passion for primary care physical therapy, clinical reasoning, and professional education. She has developed and taught courses in primary care physical therapy and clinical reasoning and has served as faculty in orthopedic residency, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and dry needling education programs. She also serves on the faculty at Samuel Merritt University and previously served on the APTA Federal Section’s Primary Care SIG leadership team. Layne is committed to advancing clinical reasoning and promoting high-quality primary care education within physical therapy. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, teaching yoga, and fly fishing across California.
TEAM VISION
We see Frontline Function becoming a leading voice in primary care physical therapy education — especially when it comes to the use of diagnostic ultrasound in clinical practice.
We want to be the go-to training option for physical therapists who are serious about advancing their skills and making a bigger impact in their communities.
Ultimately, we aim to raise the standard of physical therapy practice not just in the U.S., but worldwide — empowering clinicians everywhere to step into expanded roles and deliver even more value across the healthcare system.