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. Hazel Anderson joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 and serves as a core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the Austin, Texas campus. She has taught a variety of courses, including Patient Care Management I, Biomechanics, Applied Anatomy, Evidence-Informed Practice, and Wellness & Health Promotion.
Dr. Samantha Sorce earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy from San Diego State University. She first joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 as contributing faculty and transitioned to full-time faculty in 2024. Dr. Sorce has instructed in courses covering musculoskeletal, movement science and
Dr. Morgan Ascher is a licensed physical therapist with more than five years of experience in clinical practice and education. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA, where he developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, orthopedics and sports medicine. Dr. Ascher’s
Dr. Trevyn Despain brings extensive expertise to the field of physical therapy, with subspecialties that include pediatrics, pelvic health, wound care and Kinesio Taping ® both as a practitioner and educator. He is a certified instructor in industrial medical testing, focusing on pre- and post-employment and functional capacity evaluations. For more than a decade, Dr.
Dr. Joshua Tizon is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist with expertise working with patients with pain and orthopedic conditions. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2018 and returned to USAHS to assist in instructing the anatomy lab in 2019. He has worked primarily
Dr. Karen Leyva has been a licensed physical therapist since 1994 when she earned her degree in physical therapy from California State University, Long Beach. She subsequently earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica. With more than 30 years of experience in sports and orthopedic physical therapy, her career has
Dr. Tania Tablinsky has an extensive background in allied health and physical therapy education with a focus on clinical education, program development and accreditation. Her background is in geriatrics and neuromuscular rehabilitation. She earned her doctorate and master’s degrees in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University and holds a bachelor’s in biological sciences from Florida
Dr. Christopher Wise is a board-certified specialist in Orthopaedics (OCS), a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), a certified manual therapist and a certified athletic trainer. Before joining the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in August 2024, Dr. Wise was the founding chair and program director for the
A physical therapist, healthcare consultant and instructor, Dr. Warren McAdams integrates his background in psychology to provide a comprehensive approach to healthcare. He joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in April 2024. His leadership as vice chair of the Texas Physical Therapy Association’s Capital Area District and active participation in physical therapy
Dr. Kristine (Kristi) Hanks received her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Master of Science and Transitional doctorate degree in physical therapy from Marymount University, and Doctor of Health Sciences (Education) from Radford University. As a practicing physical therapist, she has experience in multiple settings for 25 years, including acute care,
Dr. Natalia Zborovsky received her doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of St. Petersburg, Russia and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2009. She has also received advanced training in the treatment of craniofacial pain and TMD disorders, vestibular disorders, sports