Shannon Estes, PT, DPT
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
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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.
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.
Jacqueline Achon, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CSRS, CFPS
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
Cheryl Sheffield, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, CHAMP, CDP, FPS
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
Faris Alshammari, PT, MPT, NCS, PhD
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
Maureen Johnson, PhD, MS, OT/L, BCPR, C/NDT, CHSE-A
Dr. Maureen Johnson, PhD, MS, OT/L, BCPR, C/NDT, received her bachelors and post professional Master’s in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University and her Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Pamela Kasyan-Howe, OTD, OTR/L, EdS
Dr. Pamela Ann Kasyan-Howe received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Florida in 1993, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Florida International University in 1997,
Miguel Garcia, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Miguel Garcia is a core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Miami, FL campus. He has been
Darryn Atkinson, PT, PhD
Dr. Darryn Atkinson is a physical therapist, researcher and educator focused on improving the lives of individuals with neurological injuries and their families. He began his career in 2005 as
Antonette Fernandez, DrOT, OTR/L, CNDT
Dr. Fernandez has 35 years of clinical and leadership experience in providing and promoting rehabilitation services throughout the population’s lifespan. Her clinical experience and specialization include and are not limited
Kristian Llaca, EdD, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, CSRS, BCTS, CHSE
Kristian Llaca has been a practicing Occupational Therapist for 5 years working in different healthcare setting ranging from acute care, home health, inpatient rehab, and private practice. He graduated from