Rebecca Knowles, OTD, OTR/L, RYT
Rebecca Knowles, OTD, OTR/L, RYT, is an occupational therapist and yoga instructor specializing in sensory processing and mental health. She serves as Unyte’s Director of Research, Education, and Quality. Dr. Knowles’ role is to lead the clinical aspects of the organization, translating science into practice and supporting the evolution of Unyte programs. She is a clinical leader with diverse experience across the lifespan and continuum of care, including work in hospitals, schools, and community settings.
Dr. Knowles has lectured in clinical graduate programs, authored publications, and spoken at conferences around the world on sensory processing differences in mental health populations and addiction treatment. Through a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens, she is passionate about changing the paradigm in healthcare delivery to be more human-centered, holistic, and effective not only at reducing symptoms, but promoting health and wellbeing.
Dr. Knowles earned a clinical doctorate in occupational therapy from A.T. Still University, following a Bachelor of Science in rehabilitation studies and psychology from the University of North Texas. Her registered yoga teacher training was completed with 8 Limbs Yoga in Seattle, WA, along with nearly 1000 hours of teaching experience and continuing education.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Rebecca Knowles maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Unyte Health US, Inc. and Midwestern University. She receives a speaking honorarium from Сòòò½ÊÓƵ. She has no relevant finical relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Rebecca Knowles is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
