Nora Dixon

Nora Dixon is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. She holds roles in USC's Faculty Practice, supporting programs such as gender affirmation, mental health, chronic headache, autism spectrum support, MCAS/dysautonomia, ergonomics, and Lifestyle Redesign®. Her clinical work focuses on holistic client care across diverse health needs.

Education

• Bachelor’s in Kinesiology & Spanish, Elmhurst University
• Master’s in Occupational Therapy, USC
• Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD), USC

Research & Clinical Focus
Nora’s expertise centers on innovative interventions for marginalized populations, particularly in gender affirmation care and mental health. She contributed to developing the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice’s gender affirmation program during her clinical doctoral residency. Her work integrates Lifestyle Redesign® principles to address chronic conditions and improve daily living.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in provided text.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed. Her clinical roles involve program development and client support rather than academic mentoring. No grants specified in text.

Labs/Teams: Active in the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice, leading multidisciplinary teams in specialized programs.