Physical Therapist Exercise Physiologist

Nisha Gandhi

Exercise Physiologist

609-***-**** ************@*****.***

Montgomery, AL linkedin.com/in/nisha gandhi

Professional Summary

Passionate about promoting wellness and improving quality of life through evidence-based interventions. Dedicated and results-driven Exercise Physiologist in designing and implementing exercise programs for individuals with chronic conditions, athletic performance needs, or general fitness goals. Adept at clinical assessments, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Certifications

Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) -(2025-2028)

Basic Life Support (BLS) -(2024-2026)

Certified Physical therapist (IAPT)- since 2005.

Skills

Exercise Prescription & Testing

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Health Risk Appraisal & Assessment

EKG Interpretation

Chronic Disease Management

Biomechanics & Kinesiology

Patient Education & Motivation

EMR Documentation (e.g., Epic, Cerner)

Group Fitness Instruction

Functional Movement Screening

Geriatric rehabilitation

Sports injury rehabilitation

Professional Experience

Rehabilitation specialist

Life Care center, Hilton head, SC

Feb 2012- April 2012

- Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments and develop individualized exercise programs for patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic conditions.

- Monitor patient vitals during exercise sessions and adjust interventions as needed.

- Collaborate with physicians, Physical therapist and dietitians to optimize patient outcomes.

- Educate patients on lifestyle modification and chronic disease prevention.

- Maintain detailed records of ADL and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Physical therapist student volunteer

Drayer Physical therapy Institute

08/2011 to 12/2011.

-Monitor patients following orthopedics surgery such as knee replacement as well as sports injury patients, conduct comprehensive assessment and design treatment plan with qualified staff members such as Physical therapist and Physical therapist assistant.

-Demonstrate posture alignment as well as mobilization techniques for sports rehabilitation and use of many electro modalities such as iontophoresis and tapping techniques.

-Gain knowledge of pre and post knee replacement surgery rehabilitation protocol for patients under the guidance of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dean.

Senior Physical therapist

Marg Physical therapy Rehabilitation center

12/2005 to 03/2010

-Worked as a senior physiotherapist in assessing, evaluating and implementing treatment plan for neurological, cardiovascular as well as orthopedic condition

-Extensive knowledge of Neuro development technology as well as myofascial release technique used for stroke as well as spinal cord injury clients.

-Proven track record in designing effective treatment plan for pediatric rehabilitation of cerebral palsy involving sensory as well as motor development using audiovisual and sensory integration techniques.

-Designed practical sessions for students of physical therapy, based on suspension, mobilization, gait analysis as well as strengthening techniques.

Clinical Therapist

Polio rehabilitation center

05/2010 to 01/2011

-Adapt at developing individual intervention in collaboration with patients by using graded exercises and multidisciplinary teams to achieve patient recovery goals.

-Demonstrated ability to utilize therapeutic techniques and patient education to improve outcomes.

-Evaluate the patient of musculoskeletal condition, design the treatment plan using different electro modalities such as low frequency current, ultrasound, traction, hot packs to reduce pain and other symptoms.

Education

Bachelors in physical therapy.

Government college of physical therapy

Graduation: 05/2005.

GPA-4. Ranked in Top 25% of class.

Masters in kinesiology-sports medicine, Exercise physiologist

Auburn University of Montgomery – Montgomery, AL

Graduation: 05/2025

GPA-3.54. Ranked in Top 25% of class.

Professional Affiliations

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) – Member since [2024]

Indian Association of Physical therapist Lifetime membership (IAP)- Member since 2005

CME workshop on Basic principles of Assessment on cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

CME workshop on Gait Analysis

Introduction to NDT- Neuro development technology

CME workshop on Physical therapy in cardiopulmonary conditions

Fitness and sports injury and rehabilitation protocol

8th PSRP Hands on workshop on shoulder rehabilitation

Research

Cerebral Palsy classification and types, rehabilitation protocol.

Publications

Food, Physical Activity, and Health Deserts in Alabama: How Access to Healthy Living is linked to Socioeconomic factors (2020)

Literature Review on Health Deserts in Alabama-Worked under the guidance of Professor Davis to conduct a comprehensive literature review exploring the intersection of food deserts, physical activity deserts, and health outcomes in Alabama. The project focused on how limited access to healthy living resources—such as nutritious food options, recreational spaces, and healthcare facilities—is closely tied to socioeconomic factors including income, education, and racial disparities. The review highlighted systemic barriers that perpetuate health inequities and informed strategies for improving community access to health-promoting environments.

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