Bailey Nichols, COTA/L
I was born and raised in Brock, TX and became a part of the Hardin Simmons University family in 2015. In 2019 I graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Exercise Science. I received my A.A.S. in Occupational Therapy the following year from Parker University with a passion for Neurodegenerative Disorders and upper extremity trauma. My clinical experience has a large emphasis in Neurodegenerative Disorders including Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, MS, and nerve dysfunction. I have extensive experience working with the Geriatric population both in the Outpatient and Assisted Living settings. I am passionate about creative interventions that are client centered and evidence based. I am continuously pursuing new skills and education to improve my interventions and care so that my patients receive the best care possible. I am invested in every person’s story and how as a provider I can improve the quality of their daily life.
Education:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2021
Parker University, Honors 2020
Hardin Simmons University 2019
Experience:
Advantage Healthcare Systems 2021-present
Serving as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team in an outpatient clinic.
- Providing conservative, post operative, non-operative and preventative treatments for individuals with upper extremity injuries.
- Treating the neuromusculoskeletal system.
- Developed individualized and group treatments for patients with brain injury, vestibular disturbances, and high fall risk due to aging.
- Collaborating with other providers and disciplines
- Managing the schedules and treatments for patients at the Southlake location.
Select Rehabilitation
Serving as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team in an ALF and Memory Care Setting
- Providing goal oriented, client centered treatments as it pertained to client’s daily tasks and routine integration
- Collaborating with other providers and disciplines
Skills:
- Certification in Vestibular Rehab & Balance Training
- Treatment of neural inflammation such as carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, and thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Treating Vestibular Dysfunction and Balance Deficit Training
- Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Innovative Treatments for the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow
- Proficient in: PNF stretches, NDT movement patterns, Graston Technique, Manual therapy, Kinesiology taping, and nerve glides.
