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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Easy to understand, clear explanation of what was to be accomplished.
Jul-2025
Very professional and precise in her work. I feel included in planning for my care. Friendly and approachable.
Jul-2025
Fantastic therapy session. Helped me understand some healing concepts about the therapy snd nerves
Jun-2025
Great personality very friendly listens communicates well over all a great therapist
Jun-2025
Very personal and professional.
Jun-2025
Always does a great job 👏
Jun-2025
She has been instrumental in getting mobility back in my hand after surgery 2 months ago!
Jun-2025
Excellent instruction
May-2025
Thank you, Christine for all your care
May-2025
Very professional, with great ideas for strengthening my hand and thumb joint.
May-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.
Easy to understand, clear explanation of what was to be accomplished.
Very professional and precise in her work. I feel included in planning for my care. Friendly and approachable.
Fantastic therapy session. Helped me understand some healing concepts about the therapy snd nerves
Great personality very friendly listens communicates well over all a great therapist
Very personal and professional.
Always does a great job 👏
She has been instrumental in getting mobility back in my hand after surgery 2 months ago!
Excellent instruction
Thank you, Christine for all your care
Very professional, with great ideas for strengthening my hand and thumb joint.