Tracy Bjorling
Tracy Bjorling, OTD, OTR/L
Faculty, Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program
Preferred Pronouns: she/her/hers
Preferred Occupations: I enjoy spending my free time working out (cycling, Pilates, & barre), finding inspiration in home decorating TV shows, and spending time with my three children which often involves their sports or various outdoor activities.
Education
- Post-Professional Doctor, Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin
- MS, Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin
- BS, Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin
Clinical Interests and Expertise: Utilizing a developmental, sensory integrative, and family-centered approach in pediatric-centered practice; Connecting and partnering with fellow therapists; Online continuing education courses; The auditory and vestibular systems and their unique role in sensory integrative practice; Exploring how our inward experience and outward expression of posture and movement are critical to our feelings of safety, connection, and engagement.
Professional Memberships: American Occupational Therapy Association
Courses Taught: Human Development and Occupation
Research Interests: Pediatric practice and supporting the evolution of practical intervention resources to support therapists in clinical practice, Intervention manuals to treatment fidelity and consistency in occupational therapy clinical practice, development of a Therapeutic Listening® Clinical Decision-Making Model