Kaitlyn graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN in 2019. She then completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy through the American Academy of Manipulatice Therapy (AAMT) in 2023. She completed her undergraduate education at Gustavus Adolphus College in 2016 with a major in athletic training and a minor in coaching with softball emphasis. During her college career, Kaitlyn played third base for the Gustavus Softball Team. She joined the ActivePT team in 2021.
Kaitlyn is passionate about treating softball athletes, shoulder pain, neck and back pain, and knee pain. She provides patient-centered care that includes a hands-on approach with a variety of treatment options to best meet her patient’s goals. Kaitlyn’s goal is to help her patients return to meaningful activities in their lives.
Kaitlyn lives in Oronoco, MN with her husband Sam, and dog, Bentley. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, gardening, and playing/coaching softball.
Certifications
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
- Diploma in Osteopractic from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- OCS – Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Cert. SMT – Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Cert. DN – Certification in Dry Needling from the Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- ATC, LAT – Certified Athletic Trainer, Licensed Athletic Trainer
Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Minnesota Physical Therapy Association (MNAPTA)
Surgical Observation
- Observation of laminectomy
- Observation of brain tumor removal