Dr. Manuel (Tony) A. Domenech is the Program Director of and a Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on the Austin, TX campus. He attained a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas (1976), Master of Science in Advance Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia (1982),
Dr. Jerome Higgs is a Bahamas native and earned his Bachelor of Science with a minor in Chemistry from Voorhees University. He later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cellular Pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), focusing on the therapeutic potential of genetically engineered mesenchymal stem cells expressing osteoprotegerin variants
Dr. Blaise Bourgeois completed his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2015 before earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2017. In 2018, he returned to USAHS to further his expertise in manual therapy to earn
Dr. Laura Siviter has clinical experience treating in a variety of outpatient manual therapy and neurological settings, and possesses experience treating high-level sports athletes. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Additionally, she holds manual therapy and dry needling certifications from the University of St. Augustine for Health
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. Heather King began her physical therapy career at the University of Toronto after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences from Queen’s University. She completed a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 2016. Dr. King specializes in orthopedics, receiving a Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy. She is also
Dr. Whitney Reese earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from The University of the Incarnate Word in 2003, followed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2006 and completed a Master of Science in Kinesiology from AT Still in 2019. Since then, she has primarily worked in the outpatient setting, earning
Dr. Cory Parker has a passion for sports and teaching. This led to his career in helping others as a CrossFit trainer, where he developed skills in functional movement with proper load and form. In December 2018, Dr. Parker graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences.
Dr. Brent Denny completed his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (TUHSC) in 2008 and his manual therapy fellowship from the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US). Dr. Denny graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy from TTUHSC in 2011. He practiced outpatient orthopedics in the Texas hill country
Dr. Mitchell Perez received his Master of Physical Therapy from Florida International University in 2006 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2018. Dr. Perez has been a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist since 2012 and completed a manual therapy certification program through the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2008. Dr. Perez joined the University
Dr. Alex Bonhomme is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. He is a clinician, educator and researcher specializing in orthopedic manual therapy to improve pain and enhance function in musculoskeletal conditions. After earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of Miami, he completed orthopedic residency training at Harris Health System in
Dr. Rudie Spigarelli has practiced in several outpatient clinical settings including multi-disciplinary, mobile, orthopedic and vestibular clinics. She has experience and certification in concussion management, manual therapy, visual-vestibular functional integration training, clinical instruction and practice management. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association and Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group