Kaitlyn attended Nazareth University for her undergraduate and graduate degrees earning a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2021 followed by her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2023. After completing her doctorate, Kaitlyn continued her studies completing a Sports Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. During her residency year, she assisted an athletic trainer in coverage of high school sporting events, triaging athletes in the training room, and treating athletes of all ages on and off the field.
Outside of her sports residency, Kaitlyn has dedicated time to broadening her skill set and improving her ability to treat patients to the best of her ability. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and takes a fitness-forward approach to physical therapy, ensuring that every patient has tools to manage their condition outside of physical therapy. Her advanced training has also included the Gray Institute’s Certification of Applied Functional Science and Certified Running Analyst.
Being active in sports was mainly why Kaitlyn fell into physical therapy. As a former collegiate track and field and cross-country athlete, she has experienced many injuries that sidelined her from competing. She enjoys treating athletes of all ages and sports to help them return to the field, court, or trail.
When not treating in the clinic, Kaitlyn enjoys running, hiking, weightlifting, reading, playing board games with friends, and participating in triathlons and running races.
Education
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy – Nazareth University 2023
- Bachelors of Science in Health and Human Services – Nazareth University 2021
- Bachelors of Science in Psychology – Nazareth University 2021
Certifications
- Certified Running Analyst
- Certification of Applied Functional Science (CAFS)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
- Dry Needling Certification, Level 1
Specializing in
- Sports Medicine
- orthopedic rehabilitation
- strength and conditioning
- chronic and overuse injuries
- pre and post surgical rehabilitation
- manual therapy