Amanda Wheeler, Ph.D., OTR/L, CLT
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Amanda Wheeler, Ph.D., OTR/L, CLT has been an occupational therapist since 2009 specializing in adult acute care and outpatient oncology, lymphedema management and management of individuals with complex medical conditions/critical illness. Dr. Wheeler teaches in the Master's in Occupational Therapy program with a focus on teaching adult and geriatric physical rehabilitation content. Dr. Wheeler co-founded the SHU & YOU Women's Health Center with Dr. Hegge, offering pro bono occupational therapy services to women in the surrounding community.
Degrees & Certifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University. Fort Lauderdale, FL (2022)
- Master of Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT (2009)
- Bachelor of Science, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT (2007)
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, CT and NY
- National Board Certified Occupational Therapist
Teaching Responsibilities
- Summer: Adult/Geriatric Physical Disability Assessment & Intervention
- Summer semester curriculum coordinator
- OT 574 Topics in Adult/Geriatrics
- OT 576 Adult/Geriatric Lab
- OT 575 PBL
- OT 578 Capstone I
- Fall: Introductory Occupational Therapy Coursework & Final Capstone
- OT 546 Human Occupation & Activity Analysis
- OT 608 Capstone II
Awards & Fellowships
- 2024 Recognition of Achievement Award – American Occupational Therapy Association
Research Interests
- Psychosocial and functional impact of breast cancer-related lymphedema
- Occupational therapy practitioners' delirium knowledge, assessment, and management
- SHU & YOU Women's Center student engagement and preparedness
News & In the Media
Wheeler quoted in "Social media is trying to sell you on lymphatic drainage massage. Is that really something you need?": Urban Media Today 3/30/26
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