Dr. Stephanie Esgro obtained her master’s in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2014. Following graduation, she worked in both geriatric and school-based settings. Dr. Esgro served on the board of the Pennsylvania State Association as recording secretary and newsletter editor. She also served as an adjunct faculty member at Temple University.

In 2016, she moved to California to attend the University of Southern California. She completed her residency at the USC Lifestyle Redesign(TM) Faculty Practice and obtained her Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2017. Her doctoral studies focused on chronic disease management, prevention, and wellness.

Before beginning her career in academia, she worked in travel therapy, home health, and inpatient acute care, experimenting with integrating her wellness and mental health knowledge into traditional settings. Dr. Esgro has also presented at the AOTA National Conference, served as a panelist for new practitioners at the AOTA/NBCOT Student Conclave, and has contributed to the AOTA Student Pulse E-Newsletter. She is a certified yoga teacher and Reiki Level II practitioner. Dr. Esgro is a multi-passionate practitioner who believes that everyone has the right to live a healthy and meaningful life. Her goal as a professor is to ensure that all students feel confident in addressing patients holistically.

Dr. Esgro is an avid reader and writer. She loves to travel and cook, spend time with her family and friends, go to the beach, hike, and explore various metaphysical healing modalities, including Astrology & Human Design.

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