Krystal Brewington

Dr. Krystal Brewington serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the School of Health Professions, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University. A licensed occupational therapist since 2011, she specializes in upper extremity and hand rehabilitation with clinical expertise spanning orthopedic injuries, sports rehabilitation, physical dysfunction, and therapeutic modalities.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) specialized in Upper Extremity and Hand Rehabilitation from Concordia University-Wisconsin
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Howard University
• Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Virginia State University

Dr. Brewington's research integrates clinical practice with global health initiatives, emphasizing evidence-based interventions for hand rehabilitation and orthopedic conditions. Her work in physical agent modalities demonstrates technical proficiency in therapeutic applications, while her commitment to service learning manifests through international medical missions that address healthcare disparities. The synergy between her clinical mentorship program The Road to CHT and academic instruction creates immersive learning pathways for students pursuing hand therapy certification.

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on practical applications of occupational therapy principles—bridging posture education with preventive health in domestic settings and translating clinical expertise into sustainable community care models during international missions. This dual emphasis on localized patient education and global health equity defines her scholarly trajectory.

As a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and CPAM credential holder, Dr. Brewington actively mentors occupational therapy students through her structured clinical program The Road to CHT, providing hands-on preparation for hand therapy certification. Her international medical mission experience in Costa Rica (2011) and Nicaragua (2016) demonstrates sustained commitment to global health outreach, though institutional grant details remain unspecified in available documentation.

Dr. Brewington directs the clinical mentorship initiative The Road to CHT while collaborating with international medical mission teams that deliver pro bono occupational therapy services to underserved populations in Central America, establishing frameworks for sustainable community rehabilitation programs.