Sabina Khan, PhD, OTD, MS, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, OT Programs

Campus

Miami, FL

College

College of Rehabilitative Sciences

Specialties

Adult Rehabilitation
Geriatrics
Mental Health
Neurological Disorders
Neurological Rehabilitation
Pelvic Health

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Neuro-Nutrition Specialty , University of New Hampshire
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Chatham University
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Stonybrook University

Research Interests

Women’s health
Obesity/bariatrics
Health and wellness
Behavioral health

Dr. Khan specializes in women’s health and pelvic floor rehabilitation, working with women from adolescence to older adulthood. Clinically, she supports pregnant and postpartum women through post-cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment, post-op hysterectomy, mastectomy, menopause and aging. Her practice addresses the distinct health challenges marginalized communities face, advocating for holistic well-being through integrated therapy and lifestyle interventions.

In academia, Dr. Khan’s research agenda centers on understanding and improving women’s health across various life stages. She investigates women’s health conditions and their impact on daily living and quality of life, and explores trauma-informed care and social issues. She focuses on advancing healthcare education to develop responsive and adaptive professionals who meet complex patient needs and enhance patient-centered care. She has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to texts and presented at national and international conferences in women’s health, trauma-informed care and education.