Education & Speaking

  • Education has been a cornerstone of Tina Dimopoulos' professional career. As an occupational therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, educator, and speaker, Tina is passionate about translating evidence-based rehabilitation concepts into engaging, practical learning experiences for healthcare professionals, students, and organizations.

    Drawing upon over a decade of clinical experience in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, Tina has presented locally and nationally on topics including upper extremity rehabilitation, hand therapy, movement analysis, postural re-education, wellness, and occupational therapy practice.

  • Tina has served as an adjunct faculty member for more than six years, teaching over 25 courses in occupational therapy, kinesiology, neuroscience, older adult practice, community-based rehabilitation, and health and wellness.

    Her teaching philosophy emphasizes clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and the integration of theory into meaningful patient care.

  • Tina has been invited to present for universities, continuing education platforms, professional organizations, and healthcare audiences.

    Professional contributions include:

    • National and regional conference presentations
    • Continuing education lecturer
    • Adjunct faculty member and clinical educator
    • Item Writer, Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC)
    • Published author in a peer-reviewed academic journal
    • Mentor to occupational therapy students and emerging clinicians

  • • Repetitive Strain Injuries & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
    • Hand Therapy & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
    • Neurological Rehabilitation
    • Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery
    • Postural Re-Education & Movement Analysis
    • Pilates-Based Rehabilitation
    • Occupational Therapy Education
    • Health, Wellness, and Lifestyle-Based Practice

  • Tina has taught, presented, or contributed to educational initiatives through a variety of academic institutions, professional organizations, and continuing education platforms, including:

    • University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
    • Touro University
    • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    • Long Island University, Brooklyn
    • Pace University
    • Mercy University
    • OccupationalTherapy.com
    • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
    • American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT)
    • Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC)

    Through these roles, Tina has educated occupational therapy students, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary audiences on topics related to orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, movement science, hand therapy, upper extremity rehabilitation, health and wellness, and evidence-based clinical practice.

  • Tina is available for guest lectures, conference presentations, workshops, continuing education courses, podcast appearances, and professional consulting opportunities.

    For speaking or educational inquiries, please contact Pulse OT directly at pulseotpllc@gmail.com.