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. 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
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
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. 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. Lee Ann Hoffman is an occupational therapist with more than 25 years of international clinical experience across diverse healthcare systems. She specializes in assistive technology and complex rehabilitation, with a particular focus on 24-hour Posture Care Management (PCM). She is a Rehabilitation Engineer and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) certified Assistive Technology
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. In 2021, she earned a post-graduate certification in Low Vision Rehabilitation from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In 2023, she received her Doctor
Dr. Jacqueline Achon has more than five years as an occupational therapy practitioner. She has worked in adult and geriatric settings primarily in inpatient acute rehab. She has worked in a skilled nursing facility and home health settings. She earned a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Florida International University. She
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
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