Christine Niho, OTR/L completed her Bachelor's degree at UCLA, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1998. In college, she worked at Santa Monica Hand Therapy, where she first gained exposure to the art and science of hand therapy. She went on to earn her Master's in occupational therapy at Columbia University. Her love of upper extremity rehabilitation led her to complete a hand therapy internship at San Francisco General Hospital.
Christine Niho, OTR/L completed her Bachelor's degree at UCLA, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1998. In college, she worked at Santa Monica Hand Therapy, where she first gained exposure to the art and science of hand therapy. She went on to earn her Master's in occupational therapy at Columbia University. Her love of upper extremity rehabilitation led her to complete a hand therapy internship at San Francisco General Hospital.
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Christine was excellent! I felt comfortable explaining my injury to her. She was professional, efficient and an excellent communicator. The hand stretches she assigned to me are effective and relevant. I look forward to working w her again.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
She’s very attentive and gentle. She knows what she’s doing!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very attentive. Thoroughly explained and demonstrated hand exercises swiftly, but not rushed. Appreciated that she didn't waste time without sacrificing quality of care.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Great ocupational therapist.
I couldn't ask for better and kept me coming back till I was released.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Kristine was very kind and caring. She was very professional and my visit even interrupted one of her other patients visit and both the first patient and herself were kind to fit me in. Thank you.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
She works my fingers and they are getting more range of motion. Lots of different play things
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Chris is a great example of professionalism.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very Professional nice lady
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent and compassionate
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Professional, caring, knowledgable
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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Swift Institute – Professional Circle Reno
10539 Professional Circle Suite 201 Reno, NV 89521
Christine Niho, OTR/L completed her Bachelor's degree at UCLA, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1998. In college, she worked at Santa Monica Hand Therapy, where she first gained exposure to the art and science of hand therapy. She went on to earn her Master's in occupational therapy at Columbia University. Her love of upper extremity rehabilitation led her to complete a hand therapy internship at San Francisco General Hospital. After working at California Pacific Medical Center, Davies, and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, she became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2006 and moved to Reno/Tahoe. Christine joined the Swift Institute Hand Therapy team in 2023.
In her free time, Christine enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending time with her daughters and overgrown puppy Kingsley. She's also a competitive tennis player.
Christine was excellent! I felt comfortable explaining my injury to her. She was professional, efficient and an excellent communicator. The hand stretches she assigned to me are effective and relevant. I look forward to working w her again.
She’s very attentive and gentle. She knows what she’s doing!
Very attentive. Thoroughly explained and demonstrated hand exercises swiftly, but not rushed. Appreciated that she didn't waste time without sacrificing quality of care.
Great ocupational therapist. I couldn't ask for better and kept me coming back till I was released.
Kristine was very kind and caring. She was very professional and my visit even interrupted one of her other patients visit and both the first patient and herself were kind to fit me in. Thank you.
She works my fingers and they are getting more range of motion. Lots of different play things
Chris is a great example of professionalism.
Very Professional nice lady
Excellent and compassionate
Professional, caring, knowledgable