Dr. Eman Fayed has worked in education for more than 10 years and joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as contributing faculty in 2020. She became a core faculty member in 2023. Dr. Fayed has served in administrative roles, including as a clinical supervisor and coordinator of internship affairs. Her areas of
Dr. Dana Kolbfleisch earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Chatham University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in psychology and Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She earned a specialty certificate in health and wellness in occupational therapy from Salus University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Health
Dr. Cheryl Sheffield has 30 years of experience as an occupational therapist in Canada and the United States. She joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2018, where she transitioned from a contributing faculty member in the post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program to core faculty in the Master of Occupational
Dr. Rudie Spigarelli has practiced in several outpatient clinical settings including multi-disciplinary, mobile, orthopedic and vestibular clinics. She has experience and certification in concussion management, manual therapy, visual-vestibular functional integration training, clinical instruction and practice management. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association and Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group
Dr. Soper has a background in orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions with more than 30 years of clinical practice. She obtained her Doctor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and Leadership from California Intercontinental University in 2021. She joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences core faculty as an Assistant Professor in 2022. Her
Maeve Murtagh graduated from Texas Christian University with a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. During the last five years, Murtagh has worked in multiple settings serving the adult and geriatric populations, including outpatient, skilled nursing (long- and short-term care) and acute care. She has performed diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to
Dr. Christine Salmon has more than 11 years of combined teaching and clinical experience in physical therapy, including more than five years providing clinical instruction for students from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and other institutions. Her clinical work focuses on evaluating and treating the geriatric, orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological patient population.
Dr. Hazel Anderson became a full-time instructor with the University in 2017. Before this, she worked as adjunct faculty in gross anatomy, applied anatomy I and II, patient care management, and therapeutic exercise courses. Dr. Anderson is originally from Zimbabwe and moved to Scotland to study physiotherapy. She graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2007
Dr. Catherine Andrea is an associate professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She teaches a variety of classes including Pediatric and Neuromuscular courses. Dr. Andrea has worked as a clinician throughout the United States for more than 15 years. She has experience treating an array of clients and specializes in pediatric
Dr. Jennie DiGrado is an Assistant Professor for the Master of Occupational Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA campus. She received her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from Colorado State University and her doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University. She has worked clinically in a variety
Dr. Heather Disney is a board-certified Orthopaedic Physical Therapist specializing in rehabilitation of both orthopaedic injuries and pelvic floor dysfunctions. She has experience working with both an adult and pediatric population. Dr. Disney received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and an undergraduate degree from San Diego
Dr. Miller is a physical therapist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certified Geriatrics Clinical Specialist. Dr. Miller graduated from Wisconsin State University with a Bachelor of Science in physical education/dance. She earned her post-graduate credential in physical therapy from the U.S. Army Medical Field Service School, her Master of Science in Gerontology from University
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