Cassandra (Kassi) Nelson, OTD, MBA, OTR/L, CNS, CEAS I
Doctoral Coordinator, Assistant Professor, OT Programs
Campus
Dallas, TX
College
College of Rehabilitative Sciences
Specialties
Acute Care
Neurological Rehabilitation
Oncology
Orthopedics
Pelvic Health
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University
Master of Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare, Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire
Research Interests
Pediatric bowel and bladder dysfunction
Urinary incontinence across the life span
Dr. Cassandra (Kassi) Nelson is an occupational therapist, researcher and educator focused on improving the lives of individuals through holistic, client-centered treatment. In addition to her experience in ICU, acute care, inpatient behavioral health, outpatient adults and specialty pediatrics, she holds specialty certifications in neurology (CNS), ergonomic (CEAS I), oncology (STAR), functional movement (FMT), healthcare administration and management, and pediatric bowel and bladder dysfunction. Her research centers on improving the lives of individuals with pelvic floor dysfunction with a focus on pediatric bowel and bladder dysfunction, for which she has presented both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Nelson’s expertise extends to teaching courses including adult rehabilitation, administration and leadership, professionalism, anatomy and physiology, physical agent modalities, orthotics and upper extremity rehabilitation, service learning, ergonomics, research, fieldwork and doctoral capstone courses. She is passionate about educating the next generation of practitioner-scholars who will progress the profession of occupational therapy.
Dr. Nelson joined the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program in 2023 on the University’s Dallas, TX campus.