Nick Rainey

Nick Rainey serves as an Adjunct Professor at Tufts University, Phoenix while maintaining three specialized clinical practices in Sierra Vista, Arizona: Rainey Pain & Performance, Sierra Vista Headache and TMJ Specialists, and Access Therapy. Board certified in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), he represents the highest clinical credentialing standards in his field.

His expertise spans four interconnected domains: orthopaedic physical therapy, advanced manual therapy techniques, cervical and temporomandibular disorders, and pelvic health rehabilitation. Dr. Rainey's clinical philosophy emphasizes simplifying complex biomechanical concepts to accelerate clinician development, directly supporting his mission to 'progress the profession one provider at a time' through continuing education instruction.

His distinguished credentials include:

• Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification
• Fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
• Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT)
• Advanced Pelvic Health certification through Evidence in Motion

Dr. Rainey actively mentors physical therapy students, residents, and fellows through clinical rotations and continuing education courses, focusing on translating theoretical knowledge into practical clinical skills across his specialty domains. His teaching methodology emphasizes immediate applicability of advanced techniques in real-world practice settings.