Dr. Bansari Thakkar is a physical therapist with more than 15 years of clinical experience specializing in geriatric rehabilitation. She is a board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, having integrated clinical expertise with rigorous inquiry into functional outcomes and aging-related impairments. Dr. Thakkar earned a Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, emphasizing research methodology, evidence synthesis, and
Dr. Nishi Patel, OTD, OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist and educator with more than 15 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience across diverse practice and educational settings. She holds a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from Shenandoah University, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA, and a Master of Occupational Therapy degree
Adrian Bueno earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She has a longstanding passion for upper extremity rehabilitation and earned her Certified Hand Therapist credential in 2020. Her clinical experience includes pre- and post-operative care, custom orthotics, return-to-work rehabilitation, and patient advocacy across orthopedic and
Dr. Megan Hutson began her career as a travel therapist working in acute care. Shortly after ending her first travel assignment, she found her passion for adult neurological rehabilitation. She has vast experience across the care continuum, working in the acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and home and community settings. She earned a Bachelors of Science
Dr. Katie Campos joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as a core faculty instructor for the Hybrid Immersion Program in 2025. Dr. Campos is a board-certified Neurological Clinical Specialist and LSVT BIG Certified Clinician with more than 10 years of experience across acute care, inpatient rehab, and outpatient adult rehabilitation. She completed
Anna Golombek, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers), is a Clinical Coordinator for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Master of Speech-Language Pathology program on the San Marcos, CA campus. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Music (Vocal Performance) from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Master of Science in Clinical Speech-Language
Dr. Hazel Anderson joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 and serves as a core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the Austin, Texas campus. She has taught a variety of courses, including Patient Care Management I, Biomechanics, Applied Anatomy, Evidence-Informed Practice, and Wellness & Health Promotion.
Sally Ouimet Waters is a Clinical Coordinator for the University of St. Augustine Health Sciences Master of Speech-Language Pathology program on the St. Augustine, FL campus. Her clinical experience has focused on acute care, including management of communication and swallowing needs for the ICU patient population, as well as adult outpatient rehabilitation. Her areas of
Dr. Samantha Sorce earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy from San Diego State University. She first joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 as contributing faculty and transitioned to full-time faculty in 2024. Dr. Sorce has instructed in courses covering musculoskeletal, movement science and
Dr. Claryssa (Clary) Montgomery joined the University in 2023 as a clinical educator and transitioned to her current position in October 2024. Her experiences as a medical speech-language pathologist (SLP) navigating the healthcare systems in Texas and New York have influenced her approach to patient care and clinical mentorship. Dr. Montgomery’s areas of clinical expertise
Amanda Eaton, PhD, CCC-SLP specializes in adult medical speech-language pathology and is committed to advancing the education of future clinicians and the understanding of communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders in adults. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy with a specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, where she developed a foundation in
Dr. Alisa Kollmann is an occupational therapist (OT) who graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) with her Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy with a specialization in Teaching and Learning. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Concordia University Wisconsin in 1998 and her Master of Occupational Therapy