Johanna Detwiler has been a Physician Assistant (P.A.) since 2017 when she graduated
from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to training to become a P.A. she was
in the Air National Guard from 2003-2018 including a deployment to Iraq in 2009. She served as
a Public Health technician, who’s mission was preventing disease, disability and death. She has
worked in both urgent care and primary care settings. Johanna served as a primary care
provider for the military veterans at the Coatesville VA Medical Center from 2018-2025.

Johanna is also a certified yoga instructor with a passion for alternative and
complementary medicine along with disease prevention on an individual and global scale. She is
excited to be the new clinical coordinator joining Arcadia University as an Assistant Professor
and serving the Physician Assistant students in accomplishing their goals. Johanna lives in
Chester County with her husband and two daughters and enjoys watching Football, doing yoga
and reading.

Research: Is Mindfulness-Based Therapy Effective in Increasing Total Sleep Time in Adults? Senior Research Practicum, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2016. Submitted for publication. E-cigarettes effect on public health policy. Literature review, University of the Sciences, 2015. Does acupuncture help treat back pain? Systematic review, University of the Sciences, 2013.