Mentor and instructor - OT Neurologic Fellowship Program Instructor for CUE content focused on Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation, assistive technology, and adaptive sports and recreation Instructor for Brooks Clinical Practice Enhancement (CPE) Program

Michael has over 14 years of experience working with clients post Spinal Cord Injury. He completed his Neurologic Fellowship training at Brooks Rehabilitation in 2016 and received Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation from AOTA. In his current role as Assistive Technology Specialist, Michael provides ongoing treatment and support for clients with assistive technology needs throughout the Brooks system of care. He is actively involved in the Brooks IHL through mentoring and instruction of clinicians and OT Fellows. Previously, he served as volunteer head coach for the Brooks Barracudas adaptive sports power soccer team for 10 years. 

Bachelor’s: Bachelor of Arts – Psychology – University of Wisconsin-Madison  

Master’s: Master’s of Science Occupational Therapy – University of Wisconsin-Madison  

Fellowship: Brooks Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Neurologic Fellowship Graduate 2016 

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Assistive Technology, Adaptive Sports and Recreation 

Adjunct Faculty at Jacksonville University teaching content specific to Assistive Technology, Spinal Cord Injury, and neurologic diagnoses 

CEU course instructor: Comprehensive Management for the Patient post Spinal Cord Injury, Advanced Management of the Neurologic Shoulder, 

Innovative Topics in Rehabilitation (ITR) CEU instructor: Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation, and Current Landscape in Adaptive Sports and Recreation. 

Awards and Distinguished Honors:

AOTA Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) 

Brooks Rehabilitation: Celebrate the Stars recipient 2016