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
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
Dr. Jennifer Lyng is a physical therapist and educator with a passion for both clinical practice and student development. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology from SUNY Brockport and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Upstate Medical University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education, with a
Dr. Eric Robertson is an experienced physical therapist, educator, and program builder with over 15 years in higher education. He currently serves as an associate professor, where he has led the development of innovative, distance-based and hybrid educational programs in physical therapy. His work focuses on advancing clinical reasoning, integrating health systems science into physical
Dr. Courtney Rivadeneira is an Instructor and Associate Director of Clinical Education with over a decade of experience as a practicing physical therapist, and clinical instructor. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and her bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Hazel Anderson is an Associate Professor and core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, Texas. Her primary areas of focus include health promotion, fitness and wellness, lifestyle medicine, and behavior change. Since joining the University in 2017, she has taught
Dr. Samantha Sorce earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy from San Diego State University. She first joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 as contributing faculty and transitioned to full-time faculty in 2024. Dr. Sorce has instructed in courses covering musculoskeletal, movement science and
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
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
Dr. Karen Leyva has been a licensed physical therapist since 1994 when she earned her degree in physical therapy from California State University, Long Beach. She subsequently earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica. With more than 30 years of experience in sports and orthopedic physical therapy, her career has
Dr. Christopher Wise is a board-certified specialist in Orthopaedics (OCS), a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), a certified manual therapist and a certified athletic trainer. Before joining the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in August 2024, Dr. Wise was the founding chair and program director for the
Dr. Kristine (Kristi) Hanks received her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Master of Science and Transitional doctorate degree in physical therapy from Marymount University, and Doctor of Health Sciences (Education) from Radford University. As a practicing physical therapist, she has experience in multiple settings for 25 years, including acute care,