College of Education

Short Bio

Niyati Shah is the inaugural Director of Clinical Education for Auburn University's Physical Therapy program. She also co-directs the Auburn University Clinical Translational Neuroscience Lab. A practicing physical therapist for over 18 years, she specializes in cardiopulmonary physical therapy in sub-acute care and geriatric rehabilitation. She's passionate about reducing rural healthcare disparities and a champion for women's pelvic health. She served as the Director of Rehabilitation of a 99-bed sub-acute care facility in San Diego, CA for 8 years prior to Auburn. She helped setup quarantine rehabilitation units during the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded the rehabilitation protocols in this dynamically evolving arena. The work and time in our lives that redefined frontline healthcare provider roles in every aspect especially the care for our elderly.