Messiah University Master of Occupational Therapy faculty
Messiah’s Master of Occupational Therapy program is taught by experienced faculty who are accomplished occupational therapists and educators and who are ready to mentor you in your faith and career. Our OT faculty and adjunct professors offer expertise in a variety of occupational therapy specialties including pediatrics, adult practice, psychosocial practice and research.
Occupational therapy department 717-691-6002

Leanne Rutt, OTD, M.Ed, OTR/L
Program Director; Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy



Joanna Behm, EdD, MS, OTR/L, COMT, CDP
Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program



Kimberly Duetsch, OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program



Jim Foster, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CBIS
Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program



Carrie Gorman, OTD, OTR/L
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program



Krystal Robinson-Bert, OTD, OTR/L CSRS, C/NDT, CKTP, CAPS
Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program



Dongjiao Zhao, PhD
Associate Professor of Anatomy, Coordinator of Cadaver Lab


Adjunct Faculty



Department Staff
