About me
Emily Kerkhof is a second-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at Wayne State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Eastern Michigan University. She serves as a research assistant for the Furry Fridays research initiative, supporting the development and evaluation of therapy dog programming in healthcare settings. Their work focuses on the use of therapy dogs in inpatient hospital environments to promote patient well-being, engagement, and participation. Emily is passionate about integrating animal-assisted interventions into occupational therapy practice through evidence-informed, client-centered approaches. Through her work, Emily aims to enhance holistic care and improve quality of life for individuals across the continuum of care.Emily Kerkhof is a second-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at Wayne State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Eastern Michigan University. She serves as a research assistant for the Furry Fridays research initiative, supporting the development and evaluation of therapy dog programming in healthcare settings. Their work focuses on the use of therapy dogs in inpatient hospital environments to promote patient well-being, engagement, and participation. Emily is passionate about integrating animal-assisted interventions into occupational therapy practice through evidence-informed, client-centered approaches. Through her work, Emily aims to enhance holistic care and improve quality of life for individuals across the continuum of care.Emily Kerkhof is a second-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at Wayne State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Eastern Michigan University. She serves as a research assistant for the Furry Fridays research initiative, supporting the development and evaluation of therapy dog programming in healthcare settings. Their work focuses on the use of therapy dogs in inpatient hospital environments to promote patient well-being, engagement, and participation. Emily is passionate about integrating animal-assisted interventions into occupational therapy practice through evidence-informed, client-centered approaches. Through her work, Emily aims to enhance holistic care and improve quality of life for individuals across the continuum of care.Emily Kerkhof is a second-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at Wayne State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Eastern Michigan University. She serves as a research assistant for the Furry Fridays research initiative, supporting the development and evaluation of therapy dog programming in healthcare settings. Their work focuses on the use of therapy dogs in inpatient hospital environments to promote patient well-being, engagement, and participation. Emily is passionate about integrating animal-assisted interventions into occupational therapy practice through evidence-informed, client-centered approaches. Through her work, Emily aims to enhance holistic care and improve quality of life for individuals across the continuum of care.
