Marie Halfman, PT, DPT
Dr. Halfman focused her clinical career on the geriatric client across therapeutic settings, from outpatient to PACE to acute care.
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Birendra Dewan, PT, PhD
Dr. Birendra Dewan is a physical therapist and movement scientist whose work focuses on bridging movement science and clinical practice by translating principles of biomechanics and motor control into meaningful applications for rehabilitation. He joined the faculty at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in the summer of 2026 as a core faculty
F. Scott Feil, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. F. Scott Feil has been a Physical Therapist for 19 years and practiced in every setting imaginable. He graduated with a BA in English from Wake Forest University in 2001, a Masters in Physical Therapy from East Carolina in 2006, a t-DPT from University of St Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2013, and
Loren Szmiga, PT, DPT, EdD, CHT, MTC
Dr. Loren Szmiga received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Education from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She worked in outpatient orthopedic clinics and then began to specialize in the upper extremity. In 2016,
Clover Farr, PT, MPT, CMPT, DHSc
Dr. Clover Farr graduated from Northwestern University in 1998 with her Master of Physical Therapy. She spent over 15 years in full-time outpatient orthopedics, specializing in spine, workers’ compensation, and manual therapy. She earned her OCS from APTA and CMPT from NAIOMT. She spent the last 10 years working in various Home Health Agencies in
Jennifer (Jenn) Lyng, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Dr. Jennifer Lyng is a physical therapist and educator with a passion for both clinical practice and student development. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology from SUNY Brockport and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Upstate Medical University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education, with a
Katie Lynch-Bronson, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, MBA
Dr. Katie Lynch-Bronson is a physical therapist and educator with a passion for advancing student learning and professional development in physical therapy education. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and has developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, with clinical interests in sports physical therapy, concussion, and hip injuries. Dr. Lynch-Bronson brings a
Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, MFA
Dr. Eric Robertson is an experienced physical therapist, educator, and program builder with over 15 years in higher education. He currently serves as an associate professor, where he has led the development of innovative, distance-based and hybrid educational programs in physical therapy. His work focuses on advancing clinical reasoning, integrating health systems science into physical
Amy Cassidy, PT, DPT
Dr. Cassidy received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2008 from Gannon University in Erie, PA. She became a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist in 2017. She was previously the Facility Director at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Rehabilitation Institute (formerly Centers for Rehab Services) Balance and Vestibular Clinic at UPMC Eye and
Shelbi Moxley, PT, DPT
Dr. Shelbi Moxley joined USAHS as contributing faculty in 2023 and was promoted to her current position in 2026. Dr. Moxley received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Residential program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in December 2019. She completed Pediatric Residency training at Brooks Rehabilitation in 2022, obtaining her
Cortney Charlesworth, PT, DPT
Dr. Cortney Charlesworth earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Georgia and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of North Georgia. After earning her DPT degree, she completed a Sports Physical Therapy Residency in Houston, Texas. She is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical
Danielle Brito, PT, DPT, NCS
Dr. Danielle Brito is a board-certified clinical specialist in Neurology and is currently a full-time instructor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She graduated from George Washington University’s DPT program. Dr. Brito practices clinically at California Rehab Institute where she specializes in rehabilitation of individuals following spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic