Mahsa Mohammadzadeh
MSc OT, PhD (Candidate)
Mahsa Mohammadzadeh is an occupational therapist and PhD Candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Ottawa. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy before completing a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, where she developed a strong foundation in neurological rehabilitation, functional recovery, and patient-centred care. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies with a research focus on spinal cord injury, participation, and community reintegration, with particular emphasis on the Canadian healthcare system, rehabilitation services, and policy development.
Throughout her clinical career, Mahsa has gained valuable experience in adult neurological rehabilitation across both hospital and private practice settings, providing care in inpatient and outpatient environments. She has worked extensively with individuals recovering from stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions. Her clinical practice has focused on improving independence in activities of daily living, gait training, balance rehabilitation, upper extremity function, self-care activities, and community participation. She is committed to helping individuals maximize their independence and quality of life through personalized, evidence-based rehabilitation programs.
Mahsa is passionate about integrating research with clinical practice to improve rehabilitation outcomes and promote long-term participation in meaningful daily activities. Her doctoral research continues to explore the complex relationship between spinal cord injury, participation, accessibility, and health policy, with the goal of generating evidence that supports more inclusive rehabilitation services and improved patient outcomes. She believes that combining rigorous scientific research with compassionate, individualized care is essential for advancing rehabilitation practice.
As a member of the RehabOttawa.ca team, Mahsa contributes to the development and scientific review of evidence-based rehabilitation protocols, bringing valuable expertise in neurological rehabilitation, functional recovery, community participation, and patient-centred care. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, researchers, and healthcare professionals, she is committed to ensuring that rehabilitation recommendations address not only physical recovery but also functional independence and quality of life.