Matt Higuera, OTD, OTR/L

Spooner North Phoenix

Occupation & Hand Therapist

Education:
OTD – Northern Arizona University (2021)
BS – Arizona State University (2013)

Areas of Interest:
Upper Extremity Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Neurological Rehabilitation
Manual Therapy

Community Involvement:
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
America Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT)

About Me:
Matt was born and raised in Arizona where he completed his undergraduate degree at Arizona State University (ASU) and his doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) at Northern Arizona University (NAU). During his time as a doctorate student he was able to gain experience in hand therapy, geriatrics, and neurological rehabilitation. Research studies at NAU focused on mental health where he was able to present at the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference.

Outside the Clinic:
Matt has always had a passion for music and in his spare time he enjoys performing and helping others to experience the joy of music.