Dr. Crystal Graham

Crystal is a British trained Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience.In 2012 she qualified from the University of Cumbria with a Master of Science inOccupational Therapy, having already completed her Bachelor of Science (hons) Psychologyin Leeds. She is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists UK and hasworked for the NHS England across a variety of specialities, including Acute and Sub -AcuteCare, Neurological Rehabilitation, Elderly Care and Mental Health.In 2017, Crystal moved to Abu Dhabi, initially working at Cleveland Clinic before mostrecently working at SSMC in partnership with Mayo Clinic. Whilst working within two of thelargest hospital facilities in the UAE she had the pleasure of treating some of the mostcomplex patients from the UAE in Major Trauma ICU, Stroke and NeurologicalRehabilitation.Crystal has a special interest in human behaviour and the brain, cognitive rehabilitation andthe impact of mental health and emotional well-being on physical recovery. Crystal is a keenYogi and a 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher. She is a true believer that a holistic, client-centredapproach alongside effective interdisciplinary teamwork is crucial in maximising individuals’functional recovery and independence. Specialities:Neurological Rehabilitation – Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Spinal Cord InjuryCognitive RehabilitationPost-Surgical RehabilitationICU syndromeUpper Limb RehabilitationEquipment Assessment and Advice (wheelchairs, aids and adaptations)Energy Conservation and Fatigue ManagementMindfulness and Relaxation