Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson, OTR – SciMAC Member

Shawn Johnson, OTR, is an occupational therapist, rehabilitation consultant, and nonprofit leader with decades of experience supporting people with upper limb loss and limb difference. Her work is especially focused on individuals living without both hands or all four limbs, combining clinical expertise, education, and community programming to strengthen rehabilitation and long-term support.

  • Experienced Occupational Therapist & Rehabilitation Specialist
    • Occupational therapist with experience at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Ottobock, and Arm Dynamics
    • Upper Limb Loss Rehabilitation Consultant
    • Brings decades of experience working with people with complex upper limb loss and limb difference
  • Founder & Nonprofit Leader
    • Founder and Executive Director of Enhancing Skills for Life, a Houston-based nonprofit established in 2017
    • Chair and Co-Chair of the Skills for Life Bilateral Upper Limb Loss Workshops since 2008
    • Passionate about helping people living without both hands or all four limbs develop skills, connections, and resources for everyday life
  • Longstanding Leadership with the Amputee Coalition
    • Has presented on upper limb topics at Amputee Coalition National Conferences since 2004
    • Served on the Upper Limb Advisory Council (ULAC) from 2009–2018
    • Invited to join SciMAC in 2016 and has contributed a decade of service to its work
  • Author & Educational Contributor
    • Authored the occupational therapy article Surviving the First Year for First Step in 2010
    • Contributed an article on bilateral upper limb loss to inMotion in 2011
    • Has helped ensure upper limb loss and limb difference are represented in Amputee Coalition publications and National Conference programming
  • SciMAC & Resource Development
    • Contributes to multidisciplinary task forces and peer-review initiatives
    • Supported resources addressing wrist disarticulation and sex and intimacy
    • Collaborates with clinical, research, and community leaders to improve rehabilitation outcomes and access to care

Shawn’s longstanding dedication to upper limb rehabilitation brings specialized expertise to SciMAC, helping ensure the experiences and needs of people with upper limb and multiple limb loss and limb difference are represented in education, resources, and programs.