Dr. Blankenship earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. She later completed her Doctorate in Health Science at the University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana.
For over a decade, Dr. Blankenship practiced in hospital and outpatient settings, specializing in pediatric occupational therapy. Her primary focus was working with children diagnosed with cerebral palsy and complex neurological conditions. During her clinical career, she contributed to the development of a specialized protocol for the early treatment of unilateral cerebral palsy.
In 2024, Dr. Blankenship transitioned to full-time academia. Her teaching centers on her clinical expertise, particularly in pediatrics and neurological rehabilitation. Her scholarly interests include constraint-induced movement therapy, dynamic movement intervention, and follow-up care for infants discharged from the NICU.