Natasha Chandra, OTD, OTR/L, LSVT-BIG
She / Her / Hers / Herself
Assistant Professor
She / Her / Hers / Herself
Assistant Professor
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program, East Falls
- Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Program
Education
Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Boston University – Sargent College, Boston, MA, 2021
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with Psychology minor, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, 2018
Recent Publications
Chandra, N. (2021). Take a Stability Equilibrium Course (Take a SEC): An Affordable and Accessible Mental Health Support Program for Graduate Students (Publication No. 28491691) [Doctoral dissertation, Boston University]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
Chandra, N., & Suplicki, L. (2020). Occupational therapy’s role with ventricular assist devices and the promotion of travel protocols. The VAD Journal, 6(7).
Certifications
- National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy, 2019
- Licensed Occupational Therapist: Pennsylvania
- Pediatric Specialization, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, 2019
- LSVT-Big Certification, LSVT Global, 2019
- Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Certification, The International Center for Reiki Training, 2021
Research & Clinical Interests
Natasha Chandra, OTD, MS, OTR/L tailors her research and clinical interests to enhance mental wellbeing and quality of life for various populations and conditions. Previous publications and clinical endeavors have focused on improving travel protocols for ventricular assist device patients, providing Reiki sessions for end of life and acute injury care, incorporating education and accessibility to LSVT BIG programs, and promoting healthy aging in various older adult settings. Her doctoral thesis involved designing affordable and accessible mental health supports for graduate students. She will be continuing her research on mental wellbeing, career readiness and student success in the academic setting within her role as Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Chandra has a unique dual role of teaching between the MSOT and OTA programs on the East Falls campus.