Occupational Therapy Faculty

Christy Billock, PhD, OTR/L

Christy Billock

Assistant professor
School of Allied Health Professions
Loma Linda University

Personal message

Welcome to the occupational therapy program at Loma Linda University. The Loma Linda University occupational therapy department provides an excellent educational setting to explore and develop as a future occupational therapist.

Participating in the world of occupational therapy has provided me with a rewarding career. My experience in clinical occupational therapy is with adults dealing with physical disabilities in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. The process of creatively facilitating a greater level of independence and maximizing a person's potential has offered a high level of job and personal satisfaction.

My inspiration to become an occupational therapist came from a strong desire to be creative and to make a difference in people's lives. The abundance of possibilities available in the field of occupational therapy has gone beyond my expectations as the field continues to evolve in exciting directions

Having received a PhD in occupational science, my interests lie in teaching about the nature of human occupation, theory in occupational therapy, spirituality and occupation, and research. I find that learning about the nature of activity in everyday life makes for more meaningful interactions and interventions with clients as well as a greater level of personal satisfaction both professionally and personally. My doctoral research focused on women’s experience of spirituality through occupation.

I look forward to engaging in the journey of learning with each of you!

- Christy

Education

2005. PhD in Occupational Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. Dissertation: Delving into the Center: Women’s Lived Experience of Spirituality through Occupation.
1998. MA in occupational therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
1995. BS in occupational therapy, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Awards

1998 Creativity in Occupational Therapy Award, University of Southern California

2005 Penelope Louise Richardson Award for outstanding potential as a faculty member, University of Southern California

2005 Distinguised Faculty Award, School of Allied Health Professions.

Occupational Therapy Experience

Occupational therapist in physical disabilities, Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California.

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