Dr. Soper has a background in orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions with more than 30 years of clinical practice. She obtained her Doctor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and Leadership from California Intercontinental University in 2021. She joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences core faculty as an Assistant Professor in 2022. Her
Dr. Meredith (Parry) Cadra is a University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences alumni, where she earned her Doctor of Education with dissertation research surrounding interprofessional education and collaboration in 2017. She completed her Undergraduate and Master of Science degrees in Athletic Training and Movement Science/Biomechanics of Injury from Barry University in 2009/2010. Dr. Cadra
Dr. Heather Disney is a board-certified Orthopaedic Physical Therapist specializing in rehabilitation of both orthopaedic injuries and pelvic floor dysfunctions. She has experience working with both an adult and pediatric population. Dr. Disney received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and an undergraduate degree from San Diego
Dr. Ingstad graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with emphasis on Athletic Training. He is a certified athletic trainer (ATC) through The National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification. He completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in
Dr. Layne became a full-time instructor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2016. He currently is involved in teaching anatomy, biomechanics and modalities at the St. Augustine, FL campus. Prior to joining the University in 2015 as a contributing faculty member, he worked as a physical therapist in both the outpatient orthopedic and
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. 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
Jenna Street is the coordinator of Sports Medicine Clinic Operations for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). After finishing her master’s degree, Street completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship with the USOC, where she’s worked full time since 2009. She currently works in a clinical setting with both Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and routinely travels internationally
Dr. Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, Dip. MDT, is a physical therapist and assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin. Dr. Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, Dip. MDT, is a graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. He has been in Austin, TX, since
Dr. Brittani H. Freund, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, ATC/L, is an Associate Professor and Associate Program Director at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in Dallas, Texas. As a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and Certified Athletic Trainer, Dr. Freund’s professional background bridges academic leadership, clinical practice, and elite sports medicine. Before joining
Dr. Hernandez has many years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and academician. She has developed graduate nursing curricula and taught online advanced nursing courses for many years. Dr. Hernandez has extensive experience with development and implementation of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and expanding the use of simulation in nurse practitioner education.
Dr. Hatem Jaber is an associate professor in the Flex Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS). Prior to joining USAHS, he was an instructor at Loma Linda University with a teaching portfolio of research and statistics, evidence-based practice and orthopedic research lab. He earned his Doctor