Meet our Multidisciplinary Team

To honor her father, who was a Vietnam War veteran, Dr. Alina K. Fong chose to work at the Veteran’s Affairs Salt Lake City Healthcare System for her PhD internship. At Veteran’s Affairs, Dr. Fong worked extensively with Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans.

Mark D. Allen earned a PhD in Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University with post-doctoral training in Cognitive Neuroscience and Functional Neuroimaging at the University of Washington. As a cofounder, Dr. Allen developed the scientific foundation and technological innovations that make treatment at Cognitive Fx unique and exceptional. Dr. Allen is a pioneer in the development of fMRI for use in clinical settings.

Dr. Lynn Gaufin graduated from the University of Utah and then attended medical school at Cornell University in New York City. After medical school he join the Army and was a surgeon in the military before finishing his Neurological Residency at University of California Los Angeles.

Dr. Caleb Epps serves as a Diagnostic Radiologist for Cognitive FX. He joined the CFX team in 2016 first as a Radiology Research Associate where his research included the diagnostic uses of fNCI and Notus Neurocogs in the assessment of cognitive function in Major Neurocognitive Disorder, development of a theoretical model of neurovascular coupling in PCS pathophysiology, and the discovery of imaging biomarkers in PCS....

Dr. Spangler is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in both clinical and academic settings. She earned her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon followed by a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

With 13 years of experience in the medical field, I am delighted to serve as the Registered Nurse at Cognitive FX, where I address all medical needs and concerns for patients during their time in the clinic.

Alise received her nursing degree from Utah Valley University in 2018 and spent much of her career as a travel nurse working alongside her husband. She has worked in acute and progressive care units in seven different hospitals across the country, everywhere from California to Indiana to Washington D.C. She has cared for patients in the immediate aftermath of mild to severe brain injury as well as those going through the depths of COVID.

Skyler Rammell is a registered nurse with experience in perioperative care, public health leadership, and outpatient behavioral health. He previously worked in same-day surgery, providing preoperative and postoperative care with a strong emphasis on patient education and safe transitions of care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Skyler served as a regional manager, coordinating large-scale vaccination efforts across multiple states and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure safe, efficient care delivery.Skyler supports patients receiving neurological and psychiatric treatments, focusing on education, care coordination, and safety monitoring. His patients are informed by his BSN research on cognitive stimulation therapy and its impact on quality of life for patients and caregivers.Skyler believes that informed patients are more engaged and achieve better outcomes. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his spouse, mountain biking, playing pickleball, and traveling.

Jory received his master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Pacific University in Oregon. He has 8.5 years of experience in neuro outpatient and inpatient rehab. He is a certified Lymphedema therapist, Graston Technique massage, LSVT Big and Loud for Parkinson’s, Bioness, and AMPS. He has evaluated and treated patients with a broad range of neurological impairments. He also specializes in pediatrics working with children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays with an emphasis in sensory integration.

Katie received her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Utah and has been practicing for the last 19 years. She has 12 years of experience in acute rehab, home health care, lymphedema, as well as neuro-rehabilitation She has evaluated and treated patients with neurological impairments including TBI, concussions, spinal cord Injury, ALS, MS, brain tumor, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, anoxic brain injuries, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Melanie Finlinson received her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University and went on to receive her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Idaho State University. She first came to Cognitive FX as a graduate student during a fieldwork rotation and loved the experience so much she returned to join the team. With a background as a collegiate gymnast, Melanie brings a strong foundation in movement, discipline, and whole-body wellness. She is passionate about helping individuals reclaim their independence, rebuild their confidence, and return to the activities they love.