Dr. Nicolas (Nick) Harrington graduated from the University of Florida with his undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, followed by getting his master’s degree in occupational therapy at the same institution. He has experience in both the skilled nursing setting and inpatient rehabilitation and completed the Brooks Neurologic Occupational Therapy Fellowship, where he worked with various
Dr. Laura Siviter has clinical experience treating in a variety of outpatient manual therapy and neurological settings, and possesses experience treating high-level sports athletes. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Additionally, she holds manual therapy and dry needling certifications from the University of St. Augustine for Health
Dr. Dan Calvo is an Occupational Therapy (OT) Instructor in the Flex OT program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ St. Augustine, FL campus. He joined the University in August 2023. With a background in clinical practice, he has worked in various healthcare settings including skilled nursing, acute and rehab hospitals, hand
Dr. Cynthia (Cyndi) Haynes is a pediatric therapist with more than 20 years of experience. She has worked as a clinician and director across diverse settings, including a regional pediatric hospital, pediatric rehabilitation facility, outpatient clinics, early intervention and community preschools, as well as home- and school-based services. As occupational therapy regional director with Employer
Valerie Faul obtained her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2005. With extensive experience in various healthcare settings such as outpatient care, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehab and home health, including assisted and independent living facilities, she specializes in upper extremity (UE) dysfunction, particularly of the shoulder.
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. Blanche Leeman joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as an Associate Professor in the Flex Occupational Therapy (OT) program in 2023. Prior, Dr. Leeman was a contributing faculty member in the Post-professional OT program as a capstone advisor. Dr. Leeman started her occupational therapy career in 1997, working in hand therapy
Dr. Dana Kolbfleisch earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Chatham University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in psychology and Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She earned a specialty certificate in health and wellness in occupational therapy from Salus University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Health
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
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. Heather Bushnell earned her Master of Physical Therapy, transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Doctor of Education from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) St. Augustine, FL campus. Dr. Bushnell has more than 10 years of clinical practice in acute care and seven years in a hospital-based education position. Before
Kaylee Munch earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of Dayton. She later attended the University of Pittsburgh where she obtained her Master of Occupational Therapy. She has experience in nursing facilities, outpatient rehabilitation and home health. Her primary practice area has been outpatient hands, focusing on