PT Programs

Pedro Gonzalez-Cabrera, PhD, MS

Dr. Pedro J. Gonzalez-Cabrera obtained a Master of Science in Biology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology from Creighton University. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic and The Genomic Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation. His research focused on the molecular pharmacology of adrenergic and sphingolipid receptors. Dr. Gonzalez-Cabrera continued his

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Marianne Hanover, PT, DPT

Dr. Marianne Hanover obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from San Diego State University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Dr. Hanover joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017. She became an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical

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Ashley Hall Campbell, PT, DPT

Dr. Ashley Hall Campbell joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2021 as an Instructor with the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on the Austin, TX campus. She was promoted to her current position in December 2023. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Lutheran University and

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C. Alex Bonhomme, PT, DPT, DSc

Dr. Alex Bonhomme is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. He is a clinician, educator and researcher specializing in orthopedic manual therapy to improve pain and enhance function in musculoskeletal conditions. After earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of Miami, he completed orthopedic residency training at Harris Health System in

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Rudie Spigarelli, PT, DPT

Dr. Rudie Spigarelli has practiced in several outpatient clinical settings including multi-disciplinary, mobile, orthopedic and vestibular clinics. She has experience and certification in concussion management, manual therapy, visual-vestibular functional integration training, clinical instruction and practice management. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association and Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group

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Carmina (Minnie) Rafael, PT, DPT

Dr. Carmina “Minnie” L. Rafael is a physical therapist with more than 25 years of professional experience. She has been a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy since 2012 and an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Geriatrics Certified Expert for Aging Adults since 2011. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

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Cathleen (Kate) Soper, PT, DBA, MS

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

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Heather Bushnell, PT, DPT, EdD, MPT

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

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Karina Ingegneri, DPT, ATC/L

Dr. Karina Ingegneri graduated from Barry University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Miami, FL campus in 2019. Currently, she is working toward a Doctor of Education with a specialization in educational leadership with

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Todd Dickman, DPT, PT

Dr. Todd Dickman is a physical therapist with more than 25 years of clinical experience. His background and training have focused on acute care, skilled nursing and outpatient orthopedics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from California State University, Long Beach in 1994. In 2003 he earned his Master of Divinity from

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Robert (Bob) Salvatori, PT, DPT, DSc, MBA

Dr. Robert (Bob) Salvatori joined the Austin, TX campus Doctor of Physical Therapy program core faculty in 2022. He possesses more than 40 years of clinical experience specializing in general orthopedics, spinal dysfunction, persistent pain management and vestibular rehab. Dr. Salvatori has served in a variety of clinical settings including acute care, rehab, home health

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Mohan Ganesan, PT, PhD

Dr. Mohan Ganesan completed his bachelor’s degree, post-professional diploma in rehabilitation, master’s degree in physical therapy and Doctor in Neurophysiology from the National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore, India. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Department of Physical Therapy, University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Ganesan received his Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Therapy Specialty

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