Vision Rehabilitation

Rebecca (Becky) King, OTD, MSOT, OTR

Dr. Rebecca King is an occupational therapist, educator and researcher dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults and improving outcomes. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she has held various roles in geriatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation management and administration. Her diverse career includes working in skilled nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities and

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Jaimee Fielder, OTD, OTR, CLVT, CBIST

Dr. Jaimee Perea Fielder is a certified occupational therapist with more than five years of clinical experience specializing in working with adults who have brain injuries. She is certified as a Low Vision Therapist, concentrating on neurological visual and perceptual impairment, and as a Brain Injury Specialist/Trainer. Dr. Fielder is an active member of the

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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. 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

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Rudie Spigarelli, PT, DPT

Dr. Rudie Spigarelli has practiced in several outpatient clinical settings including multi-disciplinary, mobile, orthopedic and vestibular clinics. She has experience and certification in concussion management, manual therapy, visual-vestibular functional integration training, clinical instruction and practice management. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association and Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group

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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, and a post professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from South University in 2016. She received an Education Specialist degree for Computing Technologies in Education from

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Christopher Ebner, MS, OTR/L

Christopher Ebner has worked as an occupational therapist in the Department of Defense for more than 15 years. He served four years on active duty, as an Army officer, in the United States Army Medical Specialist Corps. During his active-duty time, Ebner worked as a clinician at both Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington

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Kristian Llaca, EdD, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, CSRS, BCTS, CHSE

Kristian Llaca has been a practicing occupational therapist for five years working in different healthcare settings ranging from acute care, home health, inpatient rehab and private practice. He graduated from Florida International University with a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Since then, Llaca has specialized in the adult neurological population while working at West Gables

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Gabriela Perez, OTD, MS, OTR/L

Dr. Gabriela Perez entered the role of teaching as a lab assistant in 2018 and came onboard at the University as full-time faculty in March 2020. She started her career as a physical therapist assistant in 2009 and remains practicing. Dr. Perez earned her bachelor’s degree in education with a focus on health and fitness,

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Eric Hicks, PhD, MS, OTR

Dr. Eric Hicks joined the occupational therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on the Austin, TX campus in 2021, where he is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Academic Program Director for the entry-level occupational therapy programs. Dr. Hicks began his career in 2001 as an occupational therapist specializing in geriatric

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Danielle Rosenzweig, PT, DPT

Dr. Danielle Rosenzweig is a physical therapist, educator, mentor and researcher focused on neurological rehabilitation and National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) success. She is passionate about helping students launch their careers. She uses creative, unique and innovative techniques to individualize her approach for each student. Dr. Rosenzweig is the NPTE Success Specialist for the University

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