Dr. Edward J. Kane is a physical therapist, athletic trainer and licensed electromyographer. Dr. Kane obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Zoology), a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Duke University, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and Diploma of Clinical Specialization in Musculoskeletal Disorders from the University
Dr. Rot graduated from Shenandoah University in 1993 with a Masters in Physical Therapy. He completed the Institute of Physical Therapy’s Manual Therapy Certification program in 1996. In 1997, he completed a one year Orthopaedic/Manual Physical Therapy Residency/Fellowship program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USHAS) under the mentorship of Dr. Stanley
Dr. David J. Kempfert has become a comprehensive clinical therapist with content expertise in orthopaedic, sports and manual rehabilitation. His diversity includes being a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist and athletic trainer. He is a Board-Certified Specialist in both Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Sports Physical Therapy, and is nearing completion of his fellowship as a
Dr. Layne became a full-time instructor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2016. He currently is involved in teaching anatomy, biomechanics and modalities at the St. Augustine, FL campus. Prior to joining the University in 2015 as a contributing faculty member, he worked as a physical therapist in both the outpatient orthopedic and
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. Evan M. Pucillo joined the faculty at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017. Prior, Dr. Pucillo served as a research associate and outpatient neuromuscular therapist for the Utah Program for Inherited Neuromuscular Disorders at the University of Utah’s Department of Neurology in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Pucillo earned his
Dr. Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, Dip. MDT, is a physical therapist and assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin. Dr. Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, Dip. MDT, is a graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. He has been in Austin, TX, since
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
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
Claire Uke is a licensed and registered occupational therapist with school-based experience serving parents and children from diverse backgrounds. She has dense technical knowledge on a variety of topics and is passionate about sharing information and finding solutions. She is currently pursuing a certification in assistive technology. Uke began teaching as an Assistive Technology Lab
Dr. Kefah Alshebber, PT, MS, PhD is an Assistant Professor with the University on the Austin, TX campus teaching in the Flex Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Dr. Alshebber completed her entry-level professional Bachelor of Science in physical therapy at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia in 2006 and her post-professional Master of Science in physical
Dr. Scott Love earned a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physical Therapy from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. He graduated as a member of the Honor Society and was voted Most Outstanding Physical Therapy Student by the faculty and his peers for the graduating class of 1998. He completed both his Doctor