Category: Occupational Therapy

US News and World Report ranks NAU health programs as best in state

mtf228 | August 1, 2024

In 2024, the US News and World Report ranked NAU health programs as the best in state based on peer assessment from deans and accredited degree programs… Read more

Occupational Therapy Chair, Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth, Healthcare Hero finalist

mtf228 | July 16, 2024

Dr. Armstrong-Heimsoth has been nominated for this award as she is a selfless healthcare hero at every level—educating doctoral students at Northern Arizona University’s Phoenix Bioscience Core, mentoring occupational therapy (OT) faculty, and advocating for foster children in Arizona… Read more

Student Feature: Sepideh (Sepi) Almasi, Occupational Therapy

mtf228 | May 2, 2024

Second-year occupational therapy student Sepideh (Sepi) Almasi arrived in the United States in 2012 and, at the time, was unable to speak English. Read on to hear how she overcame obstacles and is on her way to becoming an occupational therapist to impact the lives of immigrants and refugees. … Read more

N A U Occupational Therapy student, Sepideh (Sepi) Almasi, posing at the Grand Canyon.

Alumni Career Q + A with Niki Gonzalez, Occupational Therapist

mtf228 | March 25, 2024

We interviewed Niki Gonzalez, Northern Arizona University graduate and Occupational Therapist, on her career and experience at NAU… Read more

Niki Gonzales, NAU Occupational Therapy Alumni.

How one NAU occupational therapy student took command of her life, and a unit in the military | The NAU Review

mtf228 | March 21, 2024

For Kiera Butler, NAU’s Occupational Therapy (OT) program represented the perfect career path for someone who wants to serve those whom life has hit in unexpected ways… Read more

Kiera Butler, NAU occupational therapy student.

36+ jobs you can get with a degree from NAU’s College of Health and Human Services

mtf228 | March 7, 2024

Jobs in health and healthcare are in high demand, especially as the state of Arizona faces a healthcare worker shortage—one of the greatest shortages nationwide. As you consider your path in college and beyond, explore some of the rewarding and meaningful career opportunities the College of Health and Human Services can offer… Read more

Advancing understanding, deepening empathy: NAU’s Human Anatomy class begins again this fall

mtf228 | September 2, 2023

When Janessa Raspante reflects upon what inspired her to pursue a career in occupational therapy, she can point to several influential experiences that subtly led her to this path. She was inspired by her high school anatomy teacher, an experienced physical therapist, who first introduced her to the possibility of majoring in exercise and wellness when she got to college… Read more