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Amy Eicher, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Education:

  • Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL for Physical Therapist Assistant Applied Science

  • Illinois State University, Normal, IL for Bachelors of Science

Background: After a 20 year journey with chronic SI joint and back pain, Amy found her way out after diving deep into the study of pain science. She then went back to school to become a PTA. She thrives on helping people return to lives they love by using creativity to help them meet their goals. She has authored a best selling memoir on her pain journey as well as two other books to help others overcome their pain. She has a special interest in chronic issues, be it pelvic pain, musculoskeletal pain, or chronic dizziness. Amy has also taught and spoken internationally on topics of chronic pain management and how clinicians can best help people experiencing chronic pain. Outside of her work, she can be found dreaming of her next Disney trip, crafting something with yarn or power tools, or coaching women experiencing chronic pain.

  • Are you struggling with unexplained dizziness or debilitating vertigo?

    Amy is here to guide you towards relief and recovery. With extensive experience and a passion for restoring balance, Amy specializes in treating a spectrum of dizziness disorders, including: undiagnosed dizziness, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), cervical vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Neuritis, Migraine-associated vertigo (MAV), Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS), and Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).

  • With expertise in treating a diverse range of conditions affecting balance and gait, Amy offers personalized care for individuals facing challenges such as undiagnosed imbalance, peripheral neuropathy, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), amputation, and gait disorders.

  • Amy is your dedicated ally in overcoming orthopedic pain, injuries, and sports-related issues. With personalized care and expert guidance, Amy helps you reclaim strength, mobility, and vitality. Say goodbye to pain and hello to peak performance.

  • Amy is skilled in pelvic floor health, helping patients find relief from conditions like diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, joint pain, and pain with intercourse. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, she supports individuals through all stages of life, including pregnancy and postpartum, to restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

  • Amy is dedicated to helping patients manage and rehabilitate chronic pain conditions through personalized, movement-based care. She empowers individuals with the tools and strategies they need to reduce pain, improve function, and regain confidence in their bodies for long-term relief and improved quality of life.

✅ Trainings/Certifications:

  • Stanford University’s Empowered Relief Program

🏆 Awards:

  • Favorite Physical Therapy Office (2024), Pantagraph Readers’ Choice Awards

Serving Central Illinois:

Bloomington, IL | Normal, IL | Champaign, IL | Clinton, IL | Decatur, IL | Dwight, IL | Peoria, IL | Springfield, IL | Pontiac, IL | Towanda, IL | Le Roy, IL | Lexington, IL | Hudson, IL | Carlock, IL | Mackinaw, IL | Pekin, IL | Urbana, IL | Savoy, IL | Chenoa, IL | El Paso, IL | Lincoln, IL | Heyworth, IL | Gibson City, IL | LaSalle, IL | Peru, IL | Downs, IL | Farmer City, IL | Eureka, IL | Fairbury, IL | Forsyth, IL | Mahomet, IL | Gridley, IL | Minonk, IL | Chillicothe, IL | Morton, IL | Rantoul, IL