RHB Alumna Featured in Authority Magazine Interview

By Shawna Robins
Authority Magazine

Millions of people struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. Whether it’s due to stress, lifestyle habits, medical conditions, or environmental factors, insomnia can take a serious toll on our physical and mental well-being. But what really works when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep? In this interview series, Authority Magazine talks to sleep experts, doctors, wellness coaches, researchers, and anyone who is an authority on the topic of sleep. We want to explore “5 Proven Strategies to Help You Sleep Through the Night”, techniques that are backed by science, experience, or both. As part of this interview series, we had the pleasure to interview Maj. Lina Ochoa.

Maj. Lina Ochoa currently serves as the U.S. Army Sleep Domain Lead under the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) system at the Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT), Fort Eustis, Va. In this role, she leads efforts to optimize Soldier readiness through education, research, and the integration of sleep, behavioral, and cognitive science in Army education, performance, and doctrine development. 

She earned her doctorate from the Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD program in the University of Kentucky's College of Health Sciences, where her research focused on occupational performance, physical, cognitive, and sleep readiness. 

Her academic work is published in journals such as OTJR and Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. She also earned her MS in Occupational Therapy from Florida International University. Maj. Ochoa is a board-certified Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator. Her clinical leadership includes roles at Evans Army Community Hospital and William Beaumont Army Medical Center. A prior-enlisted 88M (Motor Transport Operator) in the Army National Guard, she brings over 16 years of service. 

She has taught at the University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University, presented nationally, and supported Army global health engagement missions in Honduras. She is married to another service member, enjoys time with her puppies Marco and Lobo, and remains committed to mentorship and service.

Read her interview with Authority Magazine and Medium.com here.