Amy McKnight
MSW, Life Coach and Clinical Social Worker
Amy started working at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in 2005 as a clinical social worker. She works with recently injured spinal cord injured patients and their families, assisting them with adjusting to their disability, providing resources in the community and facilitating their transition home after hospitalization.
Prior to working as a social worker, she worked for many years in the financial industry. In addition to her work at Rancho Los Amigos, Amy was a competitive wheelchair tennis player for approximately 15 years, traveling the world to compete and participating on 2 national teams.
Amy is essential to the KnowBarriers Peer Mentor program. She coordinates mentor presentations, provides ongoing training; and is a valuable link between Rancho patients and staff and KnowBarriers peer mentors.
Contact Information:
- Date of Injury: 1974
- Type of Injury: Spinal Cord Injury
- Current Home: Playa Del Rey
- Education:
- Masters of Social Work
- Occupation:
- Clinical Social Worker, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
"Life is what you make it".
Change happens to us sometimes and we aren't prepared and feel unsure about what direction to go in, but it is truly our attitude that can shape the outcome of the situation. After a life altering injury it is important to find something that you care about, that is meaningful and motivates you to wake up and get out of bed each morning. With a positive attitude, hard work and good support, anything is possible.