Dr. Danielle Brito is a board-certified clinical specialist in Neurology and is currently a full-time instructor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She graduated from George Washington University’s DPT program. Dr. Brito practices clinically at California Rehab Institute where she specializes in rehabilitation of individuals following spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic
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. 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
Sheena Estalilla is a certified neuro specialist and brings extensive clinical experience in the acute care setting, with particular expertise in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological rehabilitation and early mobilization in the intensive care unit. With a strong commitment to advancing clinical education, Estalilla has presented at the Florida Occupational Therapy Association conference
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. Catherine Tsang-Wu has practiced as an occupational therapist in California, Kentucky and Texas. With more than 30 years of diversified clinical experience across various settings, including acute care, outpatient, day neuro, home and community, she devoted 16 years to specializing in adult neurological inpatient rehabilitation. She holds a range of specialties, including becoming a
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. 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
Before joining the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2024, Dr. Casey Keck worked as a clinical speech-language pathologist on interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation teams in pediatric outpatient settings. Her primary teaching interests are cognitive and communication skills across the lifespan, particularly after acquired brain injuries. In her courses, she employs active learning strategies such
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
Dr. Emily Frank Flack is an Assistant Professor and certified healthcare simulation educator. She joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 and is a dedicated clinician, faculty member and mentor who seeks to make a difference in the lives of her students and patients. During her clinical career as occupational therapist,