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
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
Dr. Blaise Bourgeois earned his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where his dissertation investigated the construct of clinical bravery and its role in physical therapy practice. He previously completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and holds a Bachelor of
Dr. Laura Siviter has clinical experience treating in a variety of outpatient manual therapy and neurological settings, and possesses experience treating high-level sports athletes. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Additionally, she holds manual therapy and dry needling certifications from the University of St. Augustine for Health
Dr. Michelle Sawtelle has served as a physical therapist since 2007 and has taught in higher education since 2013, with her primary expertise focusing on the evaluation and treatment of adults with neurologic movement disorders. Dr. Sawtelle is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy and serves as a board member for the Stroke
Dr. Chad Schmeeckle is a clinician, mentor, educator and researcher specializing in post-operative rehabilitation for athletes of all ages and skill levels. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. With more than five years of clinical experience, he has worked extensively with high school to
Dr. Anas Ababneh is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Austin, TX campus, teaching in the Residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Dr. Ababneh obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Hashemite University, Jordan in 2005. and a post-professional Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the
Dr. Grace-Anne Herard is a physical therapist, educator and researcher with expertise in neurological, cardiac and pulmonary disorders within children and adults. Her primary research focuses on motor learning and control among individuals with neurological disorders. Dr. Herard’s investigations involve kinematic analysis to explore the impact of intensive motor learning-based interventions on bimanual coordination in
Dr. Sean Witkin earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy from California State University in 2012 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2017. He has been a licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) since 2012. Dr. Witkin
Dr. Zoe Crawford earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Business from Houston Baptist University in 2009 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2018. She is an American Physical Therapy Association Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy as of 2021 and holds a
Dr. Whitney Reese earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from The University of the Incarnate Word in 2003, followed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2006 and completed a Master of Science in Kinesiology from AT Still in 2019. Since then, she has primarily worked in the outpatient setting, earning
Dr. Eman Fayed has worked in education for more than 10 years and joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as contributing faculty in 2020. She became a core faculty member in 2023. Dr. Fayed has served in administrative roles, including as a clinical supervisor and coordinator of internship affairs. Her areas of