Misha Shah

Texas A&M University Alum

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Axis Therapy Services ()
    • Physical Therapy Technician
      Aug 2025 - May 2026 · 10 mos

      - Assisting patients through their prescribed exercise programs under the supervision of licensed physical therapists - Administering modalities such as ultrasound therapy and electrical stimulation (e-stim) - Preparing and maintaining treatment areas, including daily sanitation and equipment organization - Operating and assisting with the clinic’s HydroTrack aquatic therapy system - Managing front desk tasks including scheduling, patient check-in, and communication with providers

    • Physical Therapy Volunteer
      Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

      - Supported day-to-day clinic operations in a personalized, one-on-one care setting, assisting therapists with patient setup, equipment sanitation, and laundry duties to ensure a smooth and efficient clinical environment. - Observed diverse treatment modalities including cupping therapy, Aquatreadmill-assisted rehabilitation, and manual interventions grounded in the McKenzie Method. - Gained valuable insight into individualized patient care, particularly in chronic pain management and spine-focused rehabilitation strategies. - Strengthened understanding of private practice workflows and the importance of patient education and therapeutic rapport in maximizing outcomes.

  • Research Assistant at Texas A&M University - Pain, Rehabilitation, and Society Futures Lab
    Aug 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    - Run participants for the study, collect data, run data analyses - Help with starting up new lab and foundational administrative duties - First author on multiple posters (United States Association for the Study of Pain: 2025; TAMU Student Research Week: 2024) - Currently working on in-progress paper for publication

  • Physical Therapy Volunteer at Central Texas Sports Medicine
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    - Observe a wide variety of sports-related injuries and rehabilitation cases, including post-op ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repairs, and return-to-play protocols. - Gain exposure to therapeutic exercises and manual techniques tailored to high school and collegiate athletes. - Support clinical staff by maintaining a clean, organized treatment space and assisting with laundry, ensuring consistent patient care flow. - Deepen understanding of how PT interventions are customized for performance recovery and injury prevention in athletic populations.

  • Physical Therapy Volunteer at St. Joseph Health
    Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 · 2 mos

    - Assisted licensed physical therapists in supporting patient care, including setting up and sanitizing treatment areas and observing various interventions for orthopedic, neurological, and post-operative conditions. - Developed hands-on understanding of patient communication, empathy, and care progression in an outpatient setting with a diverse population. - Gained exposure to a multidisciplinary rehab team and enhanced knowledge of clinical documentation and treatment planning.

  • Campus Retail Associate at Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
    Aug 2024 - Sep 2024 · 2 mos

    - Process sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments. - Pick, process, pack, and ship orders in a timely manner. - Take initiative to support store operations including operating equipment and cash register while ensuring speed of service and accurate transactions. - Keep the store looking fresh by shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products or space within the store.