PT Programs

Derrick Campbell, PT, DPT, ScD

Derrick Campbell, PT, DPT, DSc

Dr. Derrick Campbell has extensive experience as a physical therapist clinician, clinical instructor and administrator, providing adult and pediatric orthopedic, neurologic, sports and rehabilitation services. He is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Dr. Campbell’s academic teaching experience includes evidence-informed practice, differential diagnosis, clinical skills, clinical

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Ed Bezkor, DPT, OCS, MTC, CAFS

Edward (Ed) Bezkor, PT, DPT, PhD

Prior to joining the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017, Dr. Ed Bezkor was a faculty member in the DPT program at San Diego State University, where he was awarded the Most Influential Faculty Member in 2015 and 2017. He was also a faculty member in the biomedical department at Pacific College

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William (Allan) Besselink, PT, DPT, PhD, Dip. MDT

William (Allan) Besselink, PT, DPT, PhD, Dip. MDT

Dr. Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, Dip. MDT, is a physical therapist and assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin. Dr. Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, Dip. MDT, is a graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. He has been in Austin, TX, since

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Jorge E. Sarmiento, PT, MS, MBA-HCM

Jorge E. Sarmiento, PT, MS, MBA-HCM

Jorge Sarmiento joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in the spring of 2013 as a contributing faculty member teaching Administration and Management. He became a core faculty member in fall 2017 teaching Therapeutic Exercises, Biomechanics, and Administration and Management. He also assists in gross anatomy lab. Prior to joining the university, he

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Ryan Reed, PT, DPT

Ryan Reed, PT, DPT, PhD

Dr. Reed attended Tulane University in New Orleans and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1997. Dr. Reed then attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and received his Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) in 2000. He returned to USAHS to complete a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2003

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Peyton Sykes, PT, DPT

Peyton Sykes, PT, DPT, EdD

Dr. Peyton Sykes graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2009. In 2014, he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, TX. In 2022, he completed his Doctor of Education with an emphasis in

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Kristen (Kristy) Demers, PT, DPT

Kristen (Kristy) Demers, PT, DPT

Dr. Kristy Demers has been a full-time instructor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program since November 2017. Prior to achieving full-time status, she was contributing faculty in numerous courses and worked part time in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. During her years in the outpatient setting, her primary focus was on the evaluation and treatment of movement

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Assistant Program Director, Assistant Professor Jonathan Bray, PT, DPT, EdD, MS

Jonathan Bray, PT, DPT, EdD, MS

Dr. Bray received his Master of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2005 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Utica College in 2017. He has completed a fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy and is recognized as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.  He completed a Doctor of Education

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Associate Professor Miguel Garcia, PT, DPT, EdD

Miguel Garcia, PT, DPT, EdD

Dr. Miguel Garcia is a core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Miami, FL campus. He has been teaching in the DPT Flex program since 2009 and leads the various neurological courses within the DPT curriculum. He was promoted to his current position

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Lisa Jenkins, PT, MPT, EdD, Associate Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor, PT Programs

Lisa Jenkins, PT, MPT, EdD

Dr. Lisa Jenkins is a licensed physical therapist in the state of Florida. She has held previous certifications as a Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) and in Healthcare Compliance (CHC). She is a core faculty instructor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Miami, FL campus. There, she holds a dual role not only

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Melissa Green, PT, DPT

Melissa Green, PT, DPT

Dr. Melissa Green joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) as a full-time instructor for the Flex Program in 2018. She is currently teaching in the neuromuscular curriculum. Prior to joining the University, Dr. Green worked as a physical therapist at Brooks Rehabilitation for more than 10 years, primarily in the outpatient

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Yvonne Body, PT, DPT, MDT

Yvonne Body, PT, DHSc

Prior to joining the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on the San Marcos, CA campus, Dr. Yvonne Body worked in different clinical settings and gravitated toward outpatient orthopedics, where she has maintained her focus. She had been a contributing faculty member at the University for seven years and joined the core faculty team

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