Dr. Cheryl Sheffield has 30 years of experience as an occupational therapist in Canada and the United States. She joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2018, where she transitioned from a contributing faculty member in the post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program to core faculty in the Master of Occupational
Dr. Ashley Hall Campbell joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2021 as an Instructor with the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on the Austin, TX campus. She was promoted to her current position in December 2023. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Lutheran University and
Dr. Carmina “Minnie” L. Rafael is a physical therapist with more than 25 years of professional experience. She has been a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy since 2012 and an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Geriatrics Certified Expert for Aging Adults since 2011. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Dr. Mohan Ganesan completed his bachelor’s degree, post-professional diploma in rehabilitation, master’s degree in physical therapy and Doctor in Neurophysiology from the National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore, India. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Department of Physical Therapy, University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Ganesan received his Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Therapy Specialty
Elizabeth (Liz) Wagner graduated from the University of Southern California occupational therapy program and since then has been practicing within several different settings. Wagner started in school-based private practice, with an emphasis on sensory integration for three years. She then took an opportunity to work for the U.S. Army in Germany, helping to develop a
Since 2015, Dr. Faris Alshammari has been a full-time professor specializing in neurophysiology, neuroscience, neuromuscular II, neuromuscular III, pain science, physical therapy for neurological cases and research methods in physical therapy. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, he has worked extensively with inpatient and outpatient neurologic patients. From 2010 to 2015, he led
Dr. Jennie DiGrado is an Assistant Professor for the Master of Occupational Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA campus. She received her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from Colorado State University and her doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University. She has worked clinically in a variety
Dr. Miller is a physical therapist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certified Geriatrics Clinical Specialist. Dr. Miller graduated from Wisconsin State University with a Bachelor of Science in physical education/dance. She earned her post-graduate credential in physical therapy from the U.S. Army Medical Field Service School, her Master of Science in Gerontology from University
Shimko earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy 1996 at Barry University. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association/Florida Physical Therapy Association member since 1990 (PTA 1992-1996). Shimko has 10 years’ experience serving in elected and appointed positions for the FPTA Board of Directors. She served on the FPTA Board of Directors
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. Derrick Campbell has extensive experience as a physical therapist clinician, clinical instructor and administrator, providing adult and pediatric orthopedic, neurologic, sports and rehabilitation services. He is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Dr. Campbell’s academic teaching experience includes evidence-informed practice, differential diagnosis, clinical skills, clinical