PT Programs

Zoe Crawford, PT, DPT, NCS

Zoe Crawford, PT, DPT, NCS

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

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Affiliated Faculty Whitney Reese, PT, DPT

Whitney Reese, PT, DPT

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

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Assistant Professor Eman Fayed, PhD, MS

Eman Fayed, PT, PhD, MS

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

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Assistant Professor Erin Menefee, DPT

Erin Menefee, DPT

Dr. Erin Menefee, a graduate of San Diego State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 as a contributing faculty member. In 2022 she became a full-time Assistant Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program on the San Marcos, CA campus. Dr. Menefee is

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Cory Parker, PT, DPT

Cory Parker, PT, DPT

Dr. Cory Parker has a passion for sports and teaching. This led to his career in helping others as a CrossFit trainer, where he developed skills in functional movement with proper load and form. In December 2018, Dr. Parker graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences.

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Assistant Professor Brent Denny, DPT

Brent Denny, DPT

Dr. Brent Denny completed his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (TUHSC) in 2008 and his manual therapy fellowship from the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US). Dr. Denny graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy from TTUHSC in 2011. He practiced outpatient orthopedics in the Texas hill country

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Assistant Professor Mitchell (Mitch) Perez, PT, DPT

Mitchell (Mitch) Perez, PT, DPT

Dr. Mitchell Perez received his Master of Physical Therapy from Florida International University in 2006 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2018. Dr. Perez has been a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist since 2012 and completed a manual therapy certification program through the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2008. Dr. Perez joined the University

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Assistant Professor Pedro Gonzalez-Cabrera, PhD, MS

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, PhD, Associate Professor

Marianne Hanover, PT, DPT, PhD

Dr. Marianne Hanover obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from San Diego State University, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California, and her Doctor of Philosophy from Walden University. Dr. Hanover joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017. She became an American Physical Therapy Association

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Assistant Professor Ashley Hall Campbell, PT, DPT

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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Associate Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor Rudie Spigarelli, PT, DPT

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

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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