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
Maureen Johnson, PhD, MS, OT/L, BCPR, C/NDT, known as “Dr. Mo,” received her bachelors and post-professional master’s in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University and her Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a focus on learning, instruction and innovation. She has more than 30 years of experience with a variety of patient populations primarily
Dr. Jennifer Susong Crowder joined USAHS in 2015 as a contributing faculty member and transitioned to program director and associate professor for the PPOTD program in 2024. In her role, she coordinates PPOTD capstone projects. Additionally, she works as a scientific review officer leading peer review for federally funded research. Prior to joining the University,
Dr. Christienne Parten has been a clinical instructor in the Occupational Therapy programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on the Austin, TX campus since August 2018. Prior to joining the University, she worked as an occupational therapist in a variety of adult settings including inpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care. She
Dr. Erik Perez earned his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg, TX and his post professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy with a concentration in Education from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Perez accepted a core faculty position in the Occupational Therapy Program at the
Dr. Gabriela Perez entered the role of teaching as a lab assistant in 2018 and came onboard at the University as full-time faculty in March 2020. She started her career as a physical therapist assistant in 2009 and remains practicing. Dr. Perez earned her bachelor’s degree in education with a focus on health and fitness,
Dr. Janis Henricksen has been a licensed, practicing physical therapist since graduating from Texas Woman’s University with her Master of Science in 2001. She began her career at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where she earned her Neurodevelopmental Treatment Technique certification. In 2004, she joined the Texas Neuro Rehab Center in Austin, TX, focusing on individuals
Dr. Rosie DeFeo is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) on the Miami, FL campus. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science in 2007, Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2010 from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, as well as her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Dr. Helene Vossos is a nationally board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, adult nurse practitioner, nurse educator, author and nursing leader. She began her journey caring for others 30 years ago, became a nurse educator in 2004 and a dually boarded nurse practitioner in 2010. She joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Dr. Marti Kessack started in the healthcare field in 1986 as an emergency department charge nurse and has been an educator since 2003. She has taught an exhaustive list of courses and capstone classes. In addition, Dr. Kessack has leadership experience academically for universities as well as a Chief Executive Officer for Federally Qualified Health
Laura Finkel (she/her/hers) is a Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Master of Speech-Language Pathology program on the Austin, TX campus. Her areas of interest in speech-language pathology include human-centered authentic assessment and treatment practices for bilingual individuals, language sampling analysis in clinical practice, relationship building and