Martina 'Tina' McNulty

Martina 'Tina' McNulty, PhD, OTR/L serves as an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Programs at the College of Rehabilitative Sciences, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA. With over 10 years of clinical experience in psychosocial occupational therapy and geriatric rehabilitation, she bridges academic instruction with real-world therapeutic practice.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Pacific University
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University
• Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Human Resources from Colorado State University

Dr. McNulty's research drives innovation in complex condition management through:

• Geriatric Interventions: Optimizing cognitive strategies and quality of life for Parkinson's patients
• Tic Disorder Therapies: Pioneering comprehensive behavioral interventions
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Enhancing community living abilities for mental health populations
• Early Intervention Systems: Developing occupational therapy protocols for emerging mental health conditions

She spearheads interdisciplinary grant initiatives including dementia care staff education programs and SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) implementation across health professions. Her leadership established standardized client assessment frameworks at the University of New Mexico and University of Utah, transforming clinical evaluation methodologies.