Teddie Buchner

Dr. Teddie Buchner completed her PhD in occupational therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She graduated summa cum laude from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan with an undergraduate degree integrating Biomedical Science and Developmental Psychology. Subsequently, she completed her master’s degree in occupational therapy at GVSU as well.

Teddie has worked as an occupational therapist in community mental health, school-based practice, and outpatient pediatric settings, eventually specializing in maternal and infant mental health, pediatric mental health, developmental trauma, and sensory integration. In these positions, she took on leadership roles and worked to develop programs addressing gaps she identified in both services offered and service accessibility for community members.

Inspired by her experience with occupational therapy students in their clinical education placements with her in her practice, Dr. Buchner transitioned to an academic role, first with Grand Rapids Community College in their OTA program as assistant professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, then with McMaster University as an adjunct assistant professor. Currently, she is a fulltime faculty member with the University of Alberta as an associate professor of occupational therapy where she teaches pediatric and mental health courses as well as offers an elective in maternal mental health. Dr. Buchner’s research interests include maternal and family-related mental health, the occupational basis of women’s health, developmental trauma/pediatric mental health, and occupation-based practice.

Dr. Buchner is licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state of Michigan and registered as an occupational therapist in Alberta, Canada.