Dr. Melanie Hill joined the University as contributing faculty in 2016 and was promoted to her current position in 2024. Dr. Hill is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. She completed pediatric residency training with Brooks Rehabilitation in 2016, obtaining her Pediatric Clinical Specialist in 2017. She has worked in a variety of
Dr. Mathews has more than 20 years of experience in acute care, long term-acute care, skilled nursing facility and outpatient settings and more than 10 years of full-time experience teaching and administrating for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. Dr. Mathews is committed to fostering critical thinking through
Since 2015, Dr. Faris Alshammari has been a full-time professor specializing in neurophysiology, neuroscience, neuromuscular II, neuromuscular III, pain science, physical therapy for neurological cases and research methods in physical therapy. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, he has worked extensively with inpatient and outpatient neurologic patients. From 2010 to 2015, he led
Dr. Bonnie L. Rogulj completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, graduating with honors, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Old Dominion University. Presently, Dr. Rogulj is an assistant professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and a licensed staff physical therapist in Florida and Virginia. She completed an
Dr. Christine Salmon has more than 11 years of combined teaching and clinical experience in physical therapy, including more than five years providing clinical instruction for students from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and other institutions. Her clinical work focuses on evaluating and treating the geriatric, orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological patient population.
Dr. Catherine Andrea is an associate professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She teaches a variety of classes including Pediatric and Neuromuscular courses. Dr. Andrea has worked as a clinician throughout the United States for more than 15 years. She has experience treating an array of clients and specializes in pediatric
Dr. Lisa Chase’s Bachelor of Science is from Furman University in Greenville, SC, where she studied Adult Fitness and Sports Medicine. After undergraduate schooling, she worked with the Olympic Committee and Pan American Games in the area of swimming research. Seeing a need to further her education, Dr. Chase attended the University of North Carolina-
Dr. Matthew Daugherty is an Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and a former program administrator. He has been a licensed, practicing physical and occupational therapist since 2007. In October 2024, he became the Director, Residency Programs. In this role, he oversees the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program, which is based on the
Dr. Heather Disney is a board-certified Orthopaedic Physical Therapist specializing in rehabilitation of both orthopaedic injuries and pelvic floor dysfunctions. She has experience working with both an adult and pediatric population. Dr. Disney received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and an undergraduate degree from San Diego
Dr. Thomas Eberle brings more than 15 years of clinical and instructional experience to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Past experiences include serving as a faculty member at Ola Grimbsby Institute in Taylorsville, UT, and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and as a physical therapist at Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute,
Dr. Ingstad graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with emphasis on Athletic Training. He is a certified athletic trainer (ATC) through The National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification. He completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in
Dr. Miller is a physical therapist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certified Geriatrics Clinical Specialist. Dr. Miller graduated from Wisconsin State University with a Bachelor of Science in physical education/dance. She earned her post-graduate credential in physical therapy from the U.S. Army Medical Field Service School, her Master of Science in Gerontology from University