Jorge Sarmiento joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in the spring of 2013 as a contributing faculty member teaching Administration and Management. He became a core faculty member in fall 2017 teaching Therapeutic Exercises, Biomechanics, and Administration and Management. He also assists in gross anatomy lab. Prior to joining the university, he
Dr. Reed attended Tulane University in New Orleans and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1997. Dr. Reed then attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and received his Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) in 2000. He returned to USAHS to complete a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2003
Dr. Peyton Sykes graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2009. In 2014, he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, TX. In 2022, he completed his Doctor of Education with an emphasis in
Dr. Kristy Demers has been a full-time instructor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program since November 2017. Prior to achieving full-time status, she was contributing faculty in numerous courses and worked part time in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. During her years in the outpatient setting, her primary focus was on the evaluation and treatment of movement
Dr. Bray received his Master of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2005 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Utica College in 2017. He has completed a fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy and is recognized as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He completed a Doctor of Education
Dr. Miguel Garcia is a core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Miami, FL campus. He has been teaching in the DPT Flex program since 2009 and leads the various neurological courses within the DPT curriculum. He was promoted to his current position
Dr. Lisa Jenkins is a licensed physical therapist in the state of Florida. She has held previous certifications as a Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) and in Healthcare Compliance (CHC). She is a core faculty instructor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Miami, FL campus. There, she holds a dual role not only
Dr. Melissa Green joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) as a full-time instructor for the Flex Program in 2018. She is currently teaching in the neuromuscular curriculum. Prior to joining the University, Dr. Green worked as a physical therapist at Brooks Rehabilitation for more than 10 years, primarily in the outpatient
Prior to joining the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on the San Marcos, CA campus, Dr. Yvonne Body worked in different clinical settings and gravitated toward outpatient orthopedics, where she has maintained her focus. She had been a contributing faculty member at the University for seven years and joined the core faculty team
Dr. Brittani H. Freund’s experience includes as an adjunct professor at A.T. Still University’s Masters of Kinesiology Program and the following at EXOS (formerly Athlete’s Performance): Physical Therapy Manager, Center Coordinator of Clinical Education and Continuing Education Host/Coordinator. Dr. Freund had the privilege of being the head PT/ATC at one of the high-performance training centers
Dr. Deborah Jackson earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Athletic Training in 1980, from Lock Haven State University. She completed a Master of Education in Sport Medicine from the University of Virginia in 1981. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy, in 1992, in Exercise Physiology/Physiology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Jackson
Dr. Early received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Florida International University. She later earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University with a focus on educational program attributes and faculty-teaching behaviors as predictors of National Physical Therapy