Marie Halfman, PT, DPT
Dr. Halfman focused her clinical career on the geriatric client across therapeutic settings, from outpatient to PACE to acute care.
Geriatrics
Paxton Burnside, OTD, OTR, LSVT
Dr. Paxton Burnside has been an Occupational Therapist since 2023, specializing in adult orthopedic and neurological rehab. She worked in outpatient hand therapy, outpatient neurological rehab, as well as specialized in outpatient Parkinson’s care. Dr. Burnside earned a B.S. in Human Sciences from Texas Tech University in 2020 and graduated with a Doctor in Occupational
F. Scott Feil, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. F. Scott Feil has been a Physical Therapist for 19 years and practiced in every setting imaginable. He graduated with a BA in English from Wake Forest University in 2001, a Masters in Physical Therapy from East Carolina in 2006, a t-DPT from University of St Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2013, and
Clover Farr, PT, MPT, CMPT, DHSc
Dr. Clover Farr graduated from Northwestern University in 1998 with her Master of Physical Therapy. She spent over 15 years in full-time outpatient orthopedics, specializing in spine, workers’ compensation, and manual therapy. She earned her OCS from APTA and CMPT from NAIOMT. She spent the last 10 years working in various Home Health Agencies in
Bansari Thakkar, PT, ScD
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
Nishi Patel, OTD-PP, MOTR/L, CAPS, CDP
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
Jenny Williams, OTR/L, OTD, CAPS
Dr. Jenny Williams joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in 2025. Prior to that, she was an adjunct instructor at Maryville University for seven years while working full-time as an occupational therapist since 2008. Dr. Williams has worked in a variety of settings, including community hospitals, home
Anna Golombek, MS, CCC-SLP
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
Morgan Ascher, PT, DPT, CSCS
Dr. Morgan Ascher is a licensed physical therapist with more than five years of experience in clinical practice and education. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA, where he developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, orthopedics and sports medicine. Dr. Ascher’s
Edwin (Joshua) Tizon, PT, DPT
Dr. Joshua Tizon is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist with expertise working with patients with pain and orthopedic conditions. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2018 and returned to USAHS to assist in instructing the anatomy lab in 2019. He has worked primarily
Tania Tablinsky, PT, DPT
Dr. Tania Tablinsky has an extensive background in allied health and physical therapy education with a focus on clinical education, program development and accreditation. Her background is in geriatrics and neuromuscular rehabilitation. She earned her doctorate and master’s degrees in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University and holds a bachelor’s in biological sciences from Florida
Alisa Kollmann, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
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