An occupational therapist specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation provides consulting services in matters involving physical rehabilitation, functional recovery, and workplace-related injuries. This expert has prior consultation experience, with work focused on evaluating post-operative and conservative treatment approaches, functional limitations, and therapeutic interventions related to upper extremity conditions and occupational performance.

Clinical practice includes evaluation and treatment of individuals with a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting the hand and upper extremities, including those arising in worker’s compensation contexts. Areas of expertise include splinting, manual therapy, and environmental modifications to support functional independence and recovery. Additional knowledge extends to occupational justice and the impact of workplace and social factors, including racial microaggression, on health outcomes and occupational participation.

Educational attainment includes a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a minor in public health. Academic involvement includes serving as an adjunct professor and assistant instructor, contributing to occupational therapy education through teaching, curriculum support, and student evaluation.

Professional contributions include authorship of peer-reviewed publications addressing occupational justice and therapeutic interventions, as well as presentations at professional conferences such as those hosted by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Membership in professional organizations, including the American Occupational Therapy Association, reflects engagement with clinical standards and ongoing professional development in occupational therapy practice.