Occupational Therapist

Christy Altman, MS, OTR/L

Christy has been a contract Occupational Therapist for the Cyzner Institute and the Private Practice of Lisa E. Cyzner, PhD, OTR/L since January of 2003. Christy also works for the Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) system as an Occupational Therapist. Since beginning her career with CMS in 2002, Christy has assumed various leadership roles as part of her position including coordinating therapy services for a special needs school and mentoring new staff.

Christy received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. She received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. Christy is certified and licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in North Carolina and is also a certified Interactive Metronome^® trainer. She has extensive experience in assistive technology, handwriting, and sensory processing disorders. When not dedicated to her OT work, Christy enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family—especially her nephew, and cooking.