Dr. Archana Vatwani is the Program Director and Professor of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Dallas, TX. Dr. Vatwani holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Master of Business Administration, and a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Education and Leadership in Healthcare. She previously
Dr. Alayna E. Townsend is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on the Dallas, TX campus. Dr. Townsend began her journey in higher education in 2015, combining her clinical experience with teaching, mentorship and service. She has spent the last 10 years
Dr. Wendy Tremaine has been an occupational therapist for 35 years. Her primary practice area is pediatrics, and she has worked in various settings, including neonatal intensive care unit, acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, school-based practice and private practice. Her professional areas of expertise include sensory processing, the use of therapeutic listening with various client populations
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
Lynea Upson is a licensed occupational therapist with 20 years of experience across diverse settings, including acute care, sub-acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, pediatric home health, pediatric outpatient clinics, the public school system and higher education. From 2015 to 2022, Upson was an instructor at Parker University, where she helped establish the occupational therapy program and
With nearly three decades of experience in speech-language pathology, Kathryn Flurry Mercer has worked in a variety of adult and pediatric healthcare settings, as well as diverse educational environments. She joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2019 and works as the clinical coordinator of the MS-SLP program on the Dallas,
Dr. Hilchey is a speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience. She has worked extensively with medically complex adults, children and veterans in various settings, including home health, inpatient and outpatient hospitals, private practice, schools and skilled nursing facilities. She holds a doctorate in speech-language pathology and joined the University in 2024.
Dr. Alisa Kollmann is an occupational therapist (OT) who graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) with her Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy with a specialization in Teaching and Learning. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Concordia University Wisconsin in 1998 and her Master of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Lekeitha R. Morris is a speech-language pathologist certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association with more than 20 years of clinical experience providing services to children and adults to enhance communication skills. A transformational educator, administrator and researcher, she began her higher education experience in 2011. At Delta State University, she served as a department
Dr. Ellie Cooper is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Listening and Spoken Language Specialist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Arkansas and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Fontbonne University. As a practicing SLP, Dr. Cooper provided intervention to deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH)
Dr. Cassandra (Kassi) Nelson is an occupational therapist, researcher and educator focused on improving the lives of individuals through holistic, client-centered treatment. In addition to her experience in ICU, acute care, inpatient behavioral health, outpatient adults and specialty pediatrics, she holds specialty certifications in neurology (CNS), ergonomic (CEAS I), oncology (STAR), functional movement (FMT), healthcare
Rebecca Caudrillier earned her Master of Science Occupational Therapy in 2009 and later began her career in the acute care setting. Her professional path evolved to encompass lymphedema and breast cancer rehabilitation. Transitioning to home care and hospice, she expanded her expertise, ultimately discovering her passion for hand therapy. With a Bachelor of Science in