An East Texas native, Dr. Adrian Bueno moved to Denton, Texas, in 2009 to pursue her undergraduate education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2014) and a Master of Occupational Therapy (2016) from Texas Woman’s University, as well as her post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (2026) from the University of St. Augustine for
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.
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. Nicolas (Nick) Harrington graduated from the University of Florida with his undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, followed by getting his master’s degree in occupational therapy at the same institution. He has experience in both the skilled nursing setting and inpatient rehabilitation and completed the Brooks Neurologic Occupational Therapy Fellowship, where he worked with various
Rebecca Caudrillier is an occupational therapy practitioner and educator who earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2009 and her post-professional doctorate in 2025. She brings clinical experience across a variety of practice settings alongside a strong commitment to occupational therapy education and curriculum development. Her research interests focus on anatomy education in
Dr. Chad Schmeeckle is a clinician, mentor, educator and researcher specializing in post-operative rehabilitation for athletes of all ages and skill levels. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. With more than five years of clinical experience, he has worked extensively with high school to
Dr. Anas Ababneh is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Austin, TX campus, teaching in the Residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Dr. Ababneh obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Hashemite University, Jordan in 2005. and a post-professional Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the
Dr. Mayra Mendez-Schiaffino received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University in 2016 after completing her undergraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Kennesaw State University in 2010. In 2021, she earned a post-graduate certification in Low Vision Rehabilitation from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In 2023, she received her Doctor
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. Heather Bushnell earned her Master of Physical Therapy, transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Doctor of Education from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) St. Augustine, FL campus. Dr. Bushnell has more than 10 years of clinical practice in acute care and seven years in a hospital-based education position. Before
Dr. Karina Ingegneri graduated from Barry University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Miami, FL campus in 2019. Currently, she is working toward a Doctor of Education with a specialization in educational leadership with
Laura Moe began her career as an occupational therapist in 2017, after graduating from the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) San Marcos, CA campus. As a school-based practitioner, she has continued to expand her emphasis on multi-sensory learning approaches, sensory regulation programs, and Learning