Julia Graham

Dr. Julia Graham is an Assistant Professor and Director at the Graduate College of Health Sciences, Hawaii Pacific University. She holds degrees including an OTD from Belmont University, MFA in Dance from Sarah Lawrence College, and BA in Dance Education from Hunter College. Her clinical background includes acute care therapy in Seattle, mentorship roles in rehabilitation departments, and co-founding a Bay Area non-profit dance company. Research focuses on integrating dance/yoga into occupational therapy and pedagogical innovation.

• Educations:
• OTD, Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Belmont University
• MFA, Dance, Sarah Lawrence College
• BA, Dance Education, Hunter College

Her work explores therapeutic applications of movement therapies for adults/older adults with physical/cognitive challenges. Though no explicit awards or grants are listed, her career bridges artistic performance, yoga instruction, and clinical education. She maintains strong community ties through non-profit work and global yoga advocacy.