Amber Williams holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from California State University in Sacramento (CSUS) and now focuses on serving pediatric populations. She shares, “I have always had a love for children, especially those with special needs.”

For much of her life, Amber has not been a stranger to the world of physical therapy. She was an elite gymnast as a teenager, competing on the USA Gymnastics Tumbling and Trampoline National Team from 2001-2004. However, it was not until she cared for a close family member following a serious accident that she became interested in physical therapy as a future profession.

While Amber already had a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Texas Tech University (2009) she switched her focus and dove into preparing for graduate studies in physical therapy by completing 52 hours of prerequisite coursework at the University of Arkansas (2011-2012). During that time she also volunteered with the New Heights Church Children’s Ministry and rEcess respite programs for families with children with special needs.

Amber‘s doctoral research studied the efficacy of treadmill exercise through the STEPS program at Sacramento State (2014-2015). She completed one of her major doctoral clinical experiences at Children’s Therapy TEAM under the supervision of Physical Therapist Christina Ruby. Amber also completed a clinical rotation at the UC Davis Medical Center providing care in the Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Acute Care Units.

During Amber’s graduate studies, she served in the CSUS Pro Bono Clinic for pediatric and adult patients with neurological and orthopedic challenges. Amber is a member of the Pediatric Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and she is a member of the Arkansas Physical Therapy Association.

Raised in Texas, Amber now feels at home in Northwest Arkansas. She has been happily married to her husband, Kenny, since 2013 and enjoys spending time with their two boys. She also appreciates opportunities to be outdoors, ride her bicycle, run, travel, do crafts, and spend time with her family.