PT Programs

Trevyn Despain, PT, DPT

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.

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Edwin (Joshua) Tizon, PT, DPT

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

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Karen Leyva, PT, DPT

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

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Tania Tablinsky, PT, DPT

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

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Christopher Wise, PT, DPT, MTC, ATC, PhD

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

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Warren McAdams, PT, DPT

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

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Kristine (Kristi) Hanks, PT, DPT

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,

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Natalia Zborovsky, PT, DPT, DMD

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

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Mohamed Kamel, PT, PhD

Dr. Mohamed Kamel is a physical therapist with 25 years of academic and clinical experience in the field. His background and training include pediatric physical therapy, geriatric physical therapy, home health, outpatient physical therapy, neurological rehabilitation and musculoskeletal physical therapy. He earned his bachelor’s degree (1997) and master’s degree (2003) from Cairo University and has

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Jessica Phung, DPT

Dr. Jessica Phung obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biophysics from the University of California San Diego and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS). Her clinical experience has been in various settings including inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient orthopedics, and in delivering concierge physical therapy care to

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Andrew Rodriguez, PT, DPT

Dr. Andrew Rodriguez is a physical therapist with a specialization in geriatric care. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2012, and since then has been a dedicated figure in the field. Dr. Rodriguez’s passion for education and patient care led him to

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Jerome Higgs, PT, DPT, PhD

Dr. Jerome Higgs is a Bahamas native and earned his Bachelor of Science with a minor in Chemistry from Voorhees University. He later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cellular Pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), focusing on the therapeutic potential of genetically engineered mesenchymal stem cells expressing osteoprotegerin variants

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