Dr. Mohamed Khallaf is a professor in the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Austin, TX campus Flex Doctor of Physical Therapy program. With a career spanning more than 20 years in education, Dr. Khallaf’s contributions extend beyond the classroom, as he has actively engaged in teaching physical therapy both internationally and nationally.
Dr. Neeraj Kumar is an Associate Professor in the College of Rehabilitative Sciences on the Dallas, TX campus. He has a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy (1996) from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India; a master’s degree in sports physiotherapy (1998) from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India; a PhD in rehabilitation science (2009) from
Dr. Jasper graduated from Universidad de Sta. Isabel, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy from AT Still University (ATSU). She received her Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Her doctoral work was focused on the impact of prescribed walking in older
Dr. Summer San Lucas received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from Westmont College in 2001. She graduated from Loma Linda University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2005 and Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2012. She is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic and pediatric
Dr. Elbaum is a faculty member for the residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program on the Miami, FL campus. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, a Master of Music in Music Therapy and a Doctor of Education in Exceptional Education. He has served as a Research Fellow and a Visiting Scientist at the
Shannon Logan, originally from Akron, OH, graduated from Marietta College with her Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine. Upon graduation, she went to graduate school at the University of Illinois. While there, she worked as a graduate assistant with collegiate wheelchair athletes/Paralympic athletes and instructing in the athletic training curriculum while earning a Master of
Dr. Scott Love earned a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physical Therapy from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. He graduated as a member of the honor society and was voted most outstanding physical therapy student by the faculty and his peers for the graduating class of 1998. He completed both his Doctor
Fabian Bizama, PT, MPT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Flex DPT program on Austin, TX campus. He teaches Pediatric Physical Therapy, Administration and Management, Biophysical Agents, and Patient Care Management III. He completed a dual degree and graduated with a baccalaureate degree in Health Science and a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2001
Dr. Mohammed Ata is an Associate Professor with the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Prior to joining the University, he worked as an adjunct Associate Professor at City University of New York. Dr. Ata earned his bachelor’s degree, Master of Science in Physical Therapy and Doctor
Dr. Rosie DeFeo is an Associate Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) on the Miami, FL campus. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science in 2007, Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2010 from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, as well as her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Dr. Nicholas LaRosa is a physical therapist, educator and researcher focused on enhancing student learning and reasoning in physical therapy professional education. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in 2004 and spent three years as a full-time clinician in acute care and in-patient rehabilitation settings treating individuals with joint arthroplasty,
Dr. Madeline Ratoza has diverse clinical experience in various settings, including outpatient pediatrics, outpatient orthopedics, acute care, and adult and pediatric home health. She joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as a core faculty member in 2021 after serving as contributing faculty for physical therapy practice courses for two years. She teaches