Occupational Therapy

Maddy Marie Nave Tortelli

Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Contact


mmnavetortelli@noctrl.edu

Office Location

STAD 302A

Office Hours

Varies- Virtual or In-Person

Dr. Maddy Nave Tortelli, OTD, OTR/L is an assistant professor of occupational therapy. Maddy earned her Bachelors of Liberal Arts in Human Occupation Studies from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH, then received her Occupational Therapy Doctorate from Drake University.

Maddy has a special interest in the mental health roots of occupational therapy. Prior to transitioning to academia, Maddy worked in forensic mental health where she focused on client-centered, occupation-based intervention for life skills and community reintegration programming. 

Maddy has a particular interest in creating a classroom focused on belonging and inclusivity to foster well-rounded practitioners.

Dr. Nave Tortelli is a member of the occupational therapy honor society, Pi Theta Epsilon, and serves as one of the faculty advisors for North Central's Beta Sigma chapter. This service-oriented chapter allows members to get involved in the community while utilizing occupational therapy skills.

Courses Taught

DOTD 704 - Functional Anatomy

MOCT 522 - Mental Health Theory

MOCT 532 - Mental Health Assessment

DOTD 722 - Mental Health Theory

DOTD 732 - Mental Health Assessment

DOTD 810 - Evidence Based Practice II

Additional Credentials

Licensed Occupational Therapist (IL)

Registered Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Member of Pi Theta Epsilon National Honor Society in Occupational Therapy

Active Member of the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA)

Active Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Areas of Interest

Occupational Therapy

Trauma Informed Care

Mental Health

Perinatal Mental Health

Evidence Based Practice

Community Engaged Learning