Amy became an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor in 2010 and is the Center Coordinator for Clinical Education (CCCE) at RNI. She has set up contracts with the University of Kansas Medical Center and the Blue Valley School System’s CAPS program for student clinical rotations. In addition to full time rotations, Dr. Nichols also organizes observations and assignments for area undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Nichols has been a guest speaker for the KUMed physical therapy department since 2007, speaking on topics of brain injury and Multiple Sclerosis. She also has taught a continuing education course for the Kansas Physical Therapy Association on the role of physical therapy and headaches. She currently is working on an independent research study with Leigh Kreshel at RNI on the effects of a 24-week exercise program for Multiple Sclerosis patients following physical therapy.
Amy graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in physical science. She earned her doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center as a member of KU’s first DPT class.