Michelle Schairer, OTD, OTR/L

Hand and Upper Extremity

Education

Michelle grew up in Seattle WA and graduated from Washington State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences. In 2018 she moved to Billings MT where she received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary in 2021. She is enrolled in the Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellowship to support specialization in hand therapy.

Specialties

Before working in hand therapy, Michelle worked in pediatrics and transitional care with older adults. She also has experience teaching and mentoring graduate students at the University of Mary. Michelle is a second-generation hand therapist following in her mother’s footsteps.

Interests

Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and corgi. She enjoys archery, paddle boarding, hiking, reading, and camping.