Meet Our Expert Instructors: Leaders in Continuing Education

Dr. Michele Alaniz, OTD, BCP, OTR/L, is a highly skilled pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years of experience transforming children's lives through play-based interventions. As a board certified specialist in pediatrics, she has achieved a distinction held by less than 1% of all OTs nationwide, demonstrating her expertise and dedication to the field. Dr. Alaniz has also completed advanced training in sensory integration, earning SIPT certification after more tha...

Megan Blaufuss, OTR/L, MS, CPAM is a practicing clinician with expertise regarding the neurorehabilitation of pediatric hemiparesis. She has professional experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has received her Certification in Physical Agent Modalities. During her career, she has received additional training in various interventions and technologies including FES bike, FES-evoked movement patterns system, and dynamic orthoses.

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Dr. Tenika Danley, BSOT, OTR/L, MHFA is an accomplished 6th year associate professor in the Occupational Therapy Program at Faulkner University in Montgomery, AL. Danley serves as an adviser to 9 students in the entry-level doctorate program. As a professor Danley has taught courses including Neuro rehab, Ethics and Interprofessional Healthcare, Community Service and Problem-Based Learning, and Adult Physical Dysfunction. Other related courses taught include Organizati...