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Melinda Butler Henderson

Melinda Butler Henderson

OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT
Dr. Melinda Butler Henderson, OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT is a licensed occupational therapist, board certified patient advocate, QAPI certified professional, and Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She has been an instructor for Summit Professional Education, since 2016 and has developed and taught more than a dozen CEU courses, written numerous blogs, and recorded podcasts. She also serves as Summit's AOTA accreditation consultant. Full time, Dr. Henderson serves as Chief Development Officer for BenCura Rehabilitation Services, a full-service rehabilitation management company specializing in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and hospital-based outpatient clinics across both urban and rural/critical access areas. She leads initiatives in learning and development, business growth, and program innovation. An international speaker and educator, Dr. Henderson has channeled her passion for productive aging into founding Therapy Strategies Plus, a consulting firm focused on advocacy and education for seniors and their caregivers. A servant at heart, she also serves as a member of the board of directors for the Frankie Mae Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting caregivers of aging adults. Dr. Henderson is a lifelong learner, dedicated to advancing equitable, evidence-based care for older adults while empowering caregivers and clinicians through education, advocacy, and innovation.
In Person CE

Upcoming In-Person Courses

500+

In-Person Courses Annually

4.7 (1359 Ratings)

Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform ...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Charleston, SC

09-19-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Eastern
4.8 (285 Ratings)

Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: P...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Charleston, SC

09-20-2026 |
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Eastern
4.8 (251 Ratings)

Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effecti...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Charleston, SC

09-20-2026 |
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern
4.7 (1359 Ratings)

Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform ...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Fairfax, VA

10-17-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Eastern
4.8 (285 Ratings)

Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: P...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Fairfax, VA

10-18-2026 |
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Eastern
4.8 (251 Ratings)

Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effecti...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Fairfax, VA

10-18-2026 |
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern
4.7 (1359 Ratings)

Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform ...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Philadelphia, PA

12-04-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Eastern
4.8 (285 Ratings)

Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: P...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Philadelphia, PA

12-05-2026 |
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Eastern
4.8 (251 Ratings)

Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effecti...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Philadelphia, PA

12-05-2026 |
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern
Live Webinar CE

Upcoming Live Webinars

200+

Live Webinars Annually

The Geriatric Behavioral Health Blueprint: Improving Function and o...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

09-30-2026 |
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM Eastern

Communication That Counts: Navigating Challenging Clinical Conversa...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

10-30-2026 |
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM Eastern
4.7 (652 Ratings)

Skilled ADL Training for Complex Aging Adults: Practical Strategies...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

11-05-2026 |
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM Eastern
On Demand CE

On-Demand Video Courses

600+

On-Demand Video/Text Courses

4.5 (12511 Ratings)

Practical DME and Home Modifications for Aging Adults: Cost Effecti...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.6 (2235 Ratings)

Medicare Documentation: Practical Strategies for Justifying Therapy...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.7 (1359 Ratings)

Creating Value-Based Treatment Meet the Demands of Medicare Reform ...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.7 (1595 Ratings)

Functional Geriatrics: Documentation and Treatment Strategies Every...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.3 (777 Ratings)

Coding and Billing for the PDPM and PDGM

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.3 (2083 Ratings)

Current Ethical Trends in Occupational Therapy

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.5 (2068 Ratings)

Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: P...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.6 (1283 Ratings)

Rehabilitation for the Frail or Cognitively Impaired Older Adult: P...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.7 (652 Ratings)

Skilled ADL Training for Complex Aging Adults: Practical Strategies...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.6 (122 Ratings)

Lymphedema Management for the Upper Extremity

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
Podcast CE

Podcast Episodes

Monthly

CE Podcast Episodes

4.5 (2278 Ratings)

The Fabulous Five of ADL Training in Older Adults: Practical Strate...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.3 (165 Ratings)

PT and OT Evaluation Coding Essentials: Making Complexity Coding Le...

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7
4.5 (106 Ratings)

Therapy Treatment Mode Guidelines for PDPM and Medicare Part B

Melinda Butler Henderson OTR/L, OTD, BCPA, QCP, CLT

Available 24/7