Hazel Anderson, PT, DPT, ScD, MDT

Dr. Hazel Anderson is an Associate Professor and core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, Texas. Her primary areas of focus include health promotion, fitness and wellness, lifestyle medicine, and behavior change. Since joining the University in 2017, she has taught across the DPT curriculum, including wellness and health promotion, patient care management, applied anatomy, biomechanics, and evidence-informed practice.

Originally from Zimbabwe, Dr. Anderson earned her physiotherapy degree in Scotland before relocating to the United States in 2008. She has more than a decade of clinical experience in acute care and outpatient orthopedics, including spine rehabilitation and advanced training in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. She has also completed advanced coursework in women’s and pelvic health and has a particular interest in supporting women across the lifespan, from preconception and pregnancy through postpartum recovery and menopause.

Dr. Anderson earned a Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Science, with research focused on integrating lifestyle medicine into healthcare education. As a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, she is passionate about prevention-focused care and preparing physical therapists to promote long-term health. She is actively engaged in interprofessional education and professional service through the Texas Physical Therapy Association, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the National Academies of Practice.