Dr. Lindsey Schulz

Dr. Schulz joined the Allen College Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) faculty in 2025. She brings clinical experience across diverse hospital settings, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, intensive care units (ICU) and inpatient pediatrics.

A Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist, Dr. Schulz is passionate about both clinical practice and education in occupational therapy interventions for individuals with neurological conditions, with a particular focus on traumatic brain injury and stroke. She brings expertise in evaluation and intervention within acute and ICU settings, supported by advanced training in neurological rehabilitation.

Joined Allen College: 2025

Education:

Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Drake University (2020)
BS, Movement and Exercise Science, University of Northern Iowa (2017)

Professional Certifications:

Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS)

Professional Memberships:

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Teaching Concentration:

Adult and Older Adult Populations, Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Scholarship/Research:

Dr. Schulz’s areas of interest include OT’s role and intervention in the ICU, as well as OT intervention with stroke and TBI populations. She is also interested in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Community/College Service:

Health Sciences Graduate Curriculum Committee
Graduate Admission, Progression & Graduation Committee

What do you enjoy most about teaching at Allen College?

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching for me is the opportunity to engage with students and build meaningful relationships. Their enthusiasm for learning and dedication to becoming future occupational therapy practitioners is truly inspiring.

I also value the continuous learning that comes with an academic environment. As someone passionate about lifelong learning, I find great fulfillment in gaining new insights each day, whether through interactions with students and colleagues or through ongoing research and scholarship.