Brittany DiSalvo

Biography

Brittany DiSalvo, OTD, OTR/L is a Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Clarkson University with over 14 years of clinical experience working in multiple clinical settings. Most of DiSalvo’s clinical practice is grounded with the older adult population with the first half of her career spent in skilled nursing facilities, including two travel therapy contracts that brought her to Texas and the southern tier of New York. DiSalvo completed her doctorate degree from Chatham University in 2020 with her research focused on exploring effective stress management strategies for first year occupational therapy students. In addition to her academic work, DiSalvo continues her clinical practice in the local community in an inpatient hospital and outpatient setting. DiSalvo has obtained her Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion certification through the American Institute of Balance allowing her to offer services to a wider range of individuals among the lifespan. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two dogs.
 

Education Background

• Doctorate in Occupational Therapy OTD, Chatham University
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, Keuka College
• Bachelor of Occupational Science, Keuka College

Courses Taught

• Applied Kinesiology
• Adult and Aging
• Adult and Aging Clinical Practice
• Adult Neuro
• Adult Neuro Clinical Practice
• Upper Extremity Rehabilitation and Orthotics
• Cognition and Occupational Performance
• Interprofessional Practice and Emerging Practice  

Research Interests

• Interprofessional Education
• Stress management within the higher educational academic setting

Clinical Practice

• Acute care
• Outpatient physical rehabilitation