Dr. Jen Featheringham is an occupational therapist, educator and researcher with a passion for quality and accessible higher education and rehabilitation services. Her areas of clinical expertise are in acute care practice, neurorehabilitation and critical care, where she has facilitated development of rehabilitation programming in the intensive care setting. Her research and academic interests are
Diana Julbe-Delgado, PhD, CCC-SLP joined the University in 2024 as Residency Director and Associate Professor. Dr. Julbe-Delgado is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Having diverse academic and clinical experience, her areas of clinical specialty include working with adults with neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. Her interests include
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 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, Dr.
Dr. Cassandra (Kassi) Nelson is an occupational therapist, researcher and educator focused on improving the lives of individuals through holistic, client-centered treatment. In addition to her experience in ICU, acute care, inpatient behavioral health, outpatient adults and specialty pediatrics, she holds specialty certifications in neurology (CNS), ergonomic (CEAS I), oncology (STAR), functional movement (FMT), healthcare
Dr. Andrew Rodriguez is a physical therapist with a specialization in geriatric care. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2012, and since then has been a dedicated figure in the field. Dr. Rodriguez’s passion for education and patient care led him to
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. Michelle Sawtelle has served as a physical therapist since 2007 and has taught in higher education since 2013, with her primary expertise focusing on the evaluation and treatment of adults with neurologic movement disorders. Dr. Sawtelle is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy and serves as a board member for the Stroke
Dr. Rebecca King is an occupational therapist, educator and researcher dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults and improving outcomes. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she has held various roles in geriatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation management and administration. Her diverse career includes working in skilled nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities and
Dr. Grace-Anne Herard is a physical therapist, educator and researcher with expertise in neurological, cardiac and pulmonary disorders within children and adults. Her primary research focuses on motor learning and control among individuals with neurological disorders. Dr. Herard’s investigations involve kinematic analysis to explore the impact of intensive motor learning-based interventions on bimanual coordination in
Dr. Shannon Estes earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. She completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015 at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She remained at the institution to finish her neurological physical therapy residency. She is currently enrolled in a Master of Public
Dr. Zoe Crawford earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Business from Houston Baptist University in 2009 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2018. She is an American Physical Therapy Association Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy as of 2021 and holds a