Shannon Martin, OTD, OTR/L, BCG
Dr. Martin joined Touro University Nevada in December 2010. Her clinical experience is primarily in inpatient rehabilitation and hospital-based settings working with adults and older adults with physical disabilities and chronic conditions. Dr. Martin is board certified in gerontology through the American Occupational Therapy Association. Dr. Martin is involved in the community with the evidence-based, multifactorial fall prevention program Stepping On as a leader and master trainer and serves as chair of the Nevada Goes Falls Free Coalition. Dr. Martin has specialized in stroke rehabilitation receiving certifications in neurodevelopmental treatment and as a certified stroke rehabilitation specialist.
Dr. Martin received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Boston University in 2002, her master’s degree in Health Science from the University of Florida in 2009, and her clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Boston University in 2011. Her doctoral project focused on best practice guidelines for occupational therapists working in stroke rehabilitation.
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Graduated 2011
- Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Florida, Graduated 2009
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Graduated 2002
- Certificate in Effective Instruction, The Association of College and University Educators and the American Council on Education completed in 2019
- NDT/Bobath Certification in the Management of Adults with Stroke and Brain Injury completed in 2015
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist completed in 2014
- Stepping On Leader and Master Trainer completed in 2014
- CarFit Technician and Event Coordinator completed in 2013
- Credentialed Leader in Academia from AOTA in 2020
Board Certified in Gerontology, American Occupational Therapy Association awarded in 2015
- OTDV 705: Teaching and Learning in Occupational Therapy
- OTDV 713: Capstone Seminar
Fall prevention
Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division Innovation Projects Grant- Nevada Goes Falls Free Coalition, SubAwardee- September 30, 2018- September 29, 2019; $12,643. September 30, 2019- September 29, 2020
Expanding Evidence-based Fall Prevention Programs in Nevada
- Martin, S. M. (2013, April). Camp Cartwheel. Camp activities for children with life-threatening illnesses. OT Practice, 18(6), 10
- Rider, J.V., & Martin, S. (2022, March/April). Convincing clients to embrace home modifications. Strategies OTs can use to increase client adherence for home modification recommendations. Rehab Management, 35(2), 24-25.
- Nevada Goes Falls Free Coalition, Vice-Chair
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Member
- Nevada Occupational Therapy Association, Member
- Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association, Member
Teaching Experience:
- Touro University Nevada
- Capstone Coordinator: 2019-Present
- Associate Professor: 2017-Present
- Assistant Professor: 2010-2017
Clinical Experience:
- Spring Valley Hospital- Las Vegas, NV
Per Diem Occupational Therapist, Acute Care and Inpatient Rehab
2010- Present - Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas- Las Vegas, NV
Full Time Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab
2003-2010
