Katie Ericsson

Katie Ericsson, OTR/L, OTD, is an Assistant Professor at Whitworth University. She is affiliated with the Dornsife Health Sciences Building and joined the faculty in 2024. Her expertise spans adult rehabilitation, upper extremity rehabilitation, health promotion, and sociopolitical factors influencing healthcare delivery. She is certified in LSVT-BIG therapy and actively engages in evidence-based practice (EBP).

Education:

• Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), University of South Dakota
• Master of Arts in American Studies, Washington State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Studies, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Research Focus: Dr. Ericsson investigates occupational adaptation interventions for musicians, health promotion strategies, and systemic barriers in healthcare access. Her work bridges clinical practice with sociopolitical analyses to improve patient outcomes and practitioner approaches.

Publications: Her recent work includes studies on music student health interventions and volunteerism impacts on health sciences students. Earlier contributions address innovative online pedagogy in writing instruction.

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