Victor Michael Camacho, OTD, OTR/L, L.Ac. has been a practicing occupational therapist for over 25 years. Dr. Camacho received his B.S. in occupational therapy from Kean College in 1995. In 2004 he earned an M.S degree in Acupuncture from the Tri-state College of Acupuncture. Dr . Camacho maintains a national certification and N.J license to practice acupuncture. He earned his Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) from Quinnipiac University in 2019.  Dr. Camacho's practice area of interest and passion is adult rehabilitation with expertise in amputee rehabilitation. He has experience working in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing facilities. As a clinician, Dr. Camacho has worked closely with amputee survivors and their families to facilitate engagement and participation in valued and needed occupations within their desired environment. Dr. Camacho began his academic career in 2006 as an Adjunct Professor at Kean University and consistently taught Theory II lab and Introduction to Occupational Therapy until 2019. He has experience teaching in a classroom and a virtual setting.  In 2019, Dr. Camacho joined the Kean University Occupational Therapy Department as an Assistant Professor. He teaches Adult Physical Rehabilitation Practice Seminar, Applied Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy, Conditions Across Lifespan II, Community Partnerships, Theory Guidelines to Practice II (lab instructor), and Introduction to Occupational Therapy.  Dr. Camacho’s research agenda is focused on addressing the physical and mental health of individuals experiencing limb loss. Self-management of pain, health literacy, and home modifications are among the areas of interest. Host: Molly Nadeau Kean University