Orthopedics

Sean Witkin, PT, DPT

Dr. Sean Witkin earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy from California State University in 2012 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St.

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Valerie Faul, MOT/L

Valerie Faul obtained her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2005. With extensive experience in various healthcare settings such as outpatient care,

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Heather King, DPT

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

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Whitney Reese, PT, DPT

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

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Karen Leyva, PT, DPT

Dr. Leyva joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2009. She instructs Gross Anatomy II, Applied Anatomy I & II, Musculoskeletal Assessment I and II, Soft Tissue

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Jennifer Eyer, MOT, OTR

Jennifer Eyer’s professional experience includes working in the outpatient setting focusing on upper extremity rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation at multiple clinics in San Diego, CA and Dallas, TX. During her

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Sarah Talbot, MPAS, PA-C

Sarah Talbot is a board-certified physician assistant whose career has focused on working in orthopedic surgery and pediatric surgical subspecialties. She has also enjoyed working in the allergy/sinus setting and

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Lee Ann Hoffman, OTD, ATP/SMS

Dr. Lee Ann Hoffman is an occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience, having worked internationally and in a variety of healthcare settings and systems throughout her career.

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Mayra Mendez-Schiaffino, OTD, MS, OTR/L

Dr. Mayra Mendez-Schiaffino received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University in 2016 after completing her undergraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Kennesaw State University in 2010.

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Blanche Leeman, EdD, OT/L, CHT

Dr. Blanche Leeman joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as an Associate Professor in the Flex Occupational Therapy (OT) program in 2023. Prior, Dr. Leeman was a

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Erin Menefee, DPT

Dr. Erin Menefee, a graduate of San Diego State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 as a contributing faculty

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Cory Parker, PT, DPT

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

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