Mount Mary University and the Mount Mary Alumnae Association recognized Dr. Shari Bernard of Mantorville, Minn., with the 2019 Madonna Medal for Professional Excellence at the annual Awards Night celebration on October 4, 2019. Dr. Bernard graduated Mount Mary University with a BS in Occupational Therapy in 1989 and graduated from USAHS’ OTD program in
USAHS Alumni Dr. Justin Stiver was featured in Business Observer for his innovative approach to PT which he uses in his practice, Total Therapy Florida. Dr. Stiver was a onetime minor league baseball pitcher and drafted in 2006 by the Houston Astros. After an arm injury ended his baseball career, he set his sights on
Dr. Jonathan Kelley knew he wanted to go into physical therapy for a career as early as high school. The Gainesville, Florida, native was a soccer player on his high school’s team when a knee injury sidelined him and required physical therapy for rehabilitation. “That experience as a high school athlete really inspired me to
Award presented to Dr. Lucas Pratt, from San Diego, for his commitment to professional development and achievement in the advancement of the clinical practice of physical therapy. San Marcos, CA, January 29, 2018—The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is proud to honor alumnus Lucas Pratt, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT, with the
Award presented to Dr. Nicola Varveris, from Naples, Florida, for her commitment to professional development and achievement in the advancement of the clinical practice of physical therapy St. Augustine, FL, December 22, 2016— The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is proud to honor alumna Nicola Varveris, PT, DPT, MSPT, MBA with the
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy Alumna, Iraq Veteran, and Eating Disorder Survivor, Dr. Theresa Larson, Publishes Warrior Dr. Larson’s memoir is an ultimate success story which chronicles her own challenges with body image issues at home and on the battlefield and is written with the hope and desire to
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Faculty, Students and Alumni to Present at American Physical Therapy Association Conference Presentations at the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) will showcase institution’s research to more than 11,000 of the brightest and most innovative physical therapy professionals in the nation Anaheim, CA – February 17, 2016 – University of
1996 Stephen Elam – In December, my wife, Penny, and I had our third child, Abraham. In March he had heart surgery and is doing well. I still work at Lynchburg College in Virginia in its Doctor of Physical Therapy program. I am now working on a Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in
1996 Adetoyeje Oyeyemi: Recently I was appointed Head of the Department of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri- Nigeria. 1997 Stephen Brocklebank: As I reflect on graduation 16 years ago as a member of the second class, I want to thank the faculty at USA and my former classmates for their help and inspiration.
Congratulations to Teresa Hornick, SPT. Teresa was the recipient of the First USA Healthcare Journalism Award given by Dr. Paul Mackarey. Below is her winning submission. In November of each year, our nation celebrates two nostalgic days of remembrance: the birthday of the United States Marine Corps (November 10th) and Veterans Day (November 11th). Both are