Heather A. Javaherian, OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University
Personal message:
Welcome to Loma Linda. Having practiced in a variety of settings and the opportunity to work and learn with amazing therapists, occupational therapy continues to be an exciting and dynamic profession. I always tell my students that as an occupational therapist, you are only limited by your own creativity.
Excited to see the country and explore occupational therapy, I worked as a traveling therapist for several years. It was challenging to work in different settings. I found that I relied heavily on keeping current with the literature, using my resources, and networking with other therapists. I then had a management position which allowed me to become involved in program development. I consulted in ergonomics and wellness programs in our community. I soon realized that I wanted to teach. I wanted to work with students who were dedicated to embracing the power of occupation to promote participation and health. I have completed my clinical doctorate which was focused in domestic violence. I believe that occupational therapy has a role in promoting social and occupational justice issues experienced by survivors of domestic violence.
Our program will provide you with an opportunity to experience the power of occupation and prepare you to be leaders and life-long learners committed to promoting health, well-being and participation.
I look forward to meeting you!
Education:
2004. Doctor of Occupational Therapy. Creighton University, Omaha, NE.
1996. Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY
Experience:
2005 - Present. Assistant Professor, Loma Linda University
2002 - 2005. Assistant Professor, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
2003 - 2005. Occupational Therapist. Smart Healthcare, Cincinnati, OH
2002. Occupational Therapist. Head Injury and Physical Injury Rehabilitation Services, Anderson, OH
2001-2002. Visiting Faculty, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH.
2000-2001. Director of Occupational Therapy. Memorial Hospital. Towanda, PA
2000-2001. Adjunct Professor of Occupational Therapy. Ithaca College. Ithaca, NY
1998-2000. Director of Occupational Therapy. Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA
1997-1998. Occupational Therapist. Health Providers.
1996-1997. Occupational Therapist. Protherapy of America.
Peer-previewed publications:
Gallew, H., Krabacher, V., Andriacco, K., & German, D. (in press). Surviving
domestic violence: Rebuilding one's life. Occupational Therapy in Health Care,
Gallew, H. (in press). Students teaching students: Learning through doing, being, and
becoming. Occupational Therapy in Health Care: Education Corner.
Gallew, H. (2004). The benefits of online learning in occupational therapy. Occupational
Therapy in Health Care, 18(1/2), 117-125.
Gallew, H., & Mu, K. (2004). An occupational look at temporal adaptation: Night shift
nurses. Journal of Occupational Science, 11(1), 23-30.
Gallew, H., Haltiwanger, E., Sowers, J., & van Heever, N. (2004). A critical analysis of
mental health parity. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 20(1).
Book Chapters
Gallew, H. (2004). The benefits of online learning in occupational therapy. In P. Crist &
M.E. Scaffa (Eds.). Best Practices in Occupational Therapy Education.
Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.
Non-peer reviewed publications
Gallew, H. (2005, June). Classroom Assessment Techniques. Education Special
Interest Section.
Gallew, H. (2004, August). In the Clinic: Domestic Violence. OT Practice, 20-22.
Haltiwanger, E., Gallew, H., Sowers, J., and van den Heever, N. (2002). A critical
analysis of mental health parity bills before congress. Mental Health Special
Interest Section Quarterly, 25(4), 1-3, 6.
Unpublished research
Gallew, H. (1996). Preprofessional stereotypes of occupational therapy students
regarding the physical therapy profession. Unpublished master's thesis,
D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY.
Presentations:
Gallew, H. (2004, October). Occupational Therapy and Domestic Violence.. Presenter
at the annual meeting of the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, Zanesville,
OH.
Gallew, H. (2004, October). Student Forum. Panel presenter at the annual meeting of
the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, Zanesville, OH.
Gallew, H. (2004, March). Domestic Violence: A Strengths and Needs Assessment.
Presenter at 17th Annual Midwest Dean's Occupational Therapy Research
Conference, Rush University & Governor's State University, Chicago, IL.
Gallew, H. (2004, March). Domestic Violence: Rebuilding One's Life. Presenter at 17th
Annual Midwest Dean's Occupational Therapy Research Conference, Rush
University & Governor's State University, Chicago, IL.
Gallew, H. (2003, March). Adaptive Strategies of Night Shift Nurses. Presenter at 16th
Annual Midwest Dean's Occupational Therapy Research Conference, Creighton
University, Omaha, NE.
Gallew, H. (2002, October). Yoga: A connection of mind and body. In G. Miller
(Coordinator), Working Towards Wellness. Presentation at the annual meeting
of the Xavier University Department of Occupational Therapy Council on Education, Cincinnati, OH.
Gallew, H. (2002, October). The occupational complexity of the adaptation to shift work.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Occupational Therapy
Association, Cleveland, OH.
Awards:
Heather Gallew Achievement Award, by the Cincinnati District Occupational Therapy
Association, April 21, 2005
United Way Certificate of Appreciation. Nominated for the United Way of Greater Cincinnati - Eastern Area Marty MacVeigh Leadership Award for 2004 by YWCA East House of Peace. Received notice of nominated March 25, 2005
Certificate of Appreciation to the Cincinnati District Board. Given by the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. October 1, 2004.
Distance Pathway OTD Student of the Year, Creighton University 2003
Grants:
Gallew, H. (2004). Occupational Justice I. Philanthropy Component. Xavier University,
November 30, 2004. $4,000.00.
Scheerer, C., & Gallew, H. (2004). Developing the Research Component of the Master
of Occupational Therapy Curriculum. Wheeler Grant, Xavier University, March
26, 2004, $1,916.00.
Gallew, H. (2003). A Community and Academic Collaboration: Restoring Health and
Occupation in Chronic Mental Illness. Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati.
December 19, 2003, $24,171.00.
Gallew, H. (2003). Occupational therapy practitioners and issues of gay, lesbian, and
bisexuality.CSS Deans Faculty Development Grant. November 17, 2003.
$1,051.99.
Gallew, H. (2003). Adaptive strategies and nurse night shifters: Overcoming time.
Accepted by the Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Research Forum. January 14,
2003, $109.00.
