Dr. Nancy Hellman earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College in 1990. In 2005 she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Boston University. She completed her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at Russell Sage College in 2022. Her research centered on graduate students’ perception of their persistence
Dr. Erin Menefee, a graduate of San Diego State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 as a contributing faculty member. In 2022 she became a full-time Assistant Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program on the San Marcos, CA campus. Dr. Menefee is
Dr. Cory Parker has a passion for sports and teaching. This led to his career in helping others as a CrossFit trainer, where he developed skills in functional movement with proper load and form. In December 2018, Dr. Parker graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences.
Dr. Brent Denny completed his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (TUHSC) in 2008 and his manual therapy fellowship from the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US). Dr. Denny graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy from TTUHSC in 2011. He practiced outpatient orthopedics in the Texas hill country
Dr. Mitchell Perez received his Master of Physical Therapy from Florida International University in 2006 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2018. Dr. Perez has been a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist since 2012 and completed a manual therapy certification program through the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2008. Dr. Perez joined the University
Dr. Pedro J. Gonzalez-Cabrera obtained a Master of Science in Biology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology from Creighton University. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic and The Genomic Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation. His research focused on the molecular pharmacology of adrenergic and sphingolipid receptors. Dr. Gonzalez-Cabrera continued his
Dr. Marianne Hanover obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from San Diego State University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Dr. Hanover joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017. She became an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical
Dr. Ashley Hall Campbell joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2021 as an Instructor with the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on the Austin, TX campus. She was promoted to her current position in December 2023. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Lutheran University and
Dr. Alex Bonhomme is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. He is a clinician, educator and researcher specializing in orthopedic manual therapy to improve pain and enhance function in musculoskeletal conditions. After earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of Miami, he completed orthopedic residency training at Harris Health System in
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. Carmina “Minnie” L. Rafael is a physical therapist with more than 25 years of professional experience. She has been a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy since 2012 and an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Geriatrics Certified Expert for Aging Adults since 2011. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
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