Meet Katie, a Yakima native who has been practicing physical therapy in the Yakima Valley since 2011. The majority of her career has been in the outpatient orthopedic setting, but also has experience with complex pediatric diagnoses. 

Katie was a Division I collegiate athlete, competing in both cross country and track and field throughout her undergraduate studies while earning a Bachelors in Nutritional Sciences. She then went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University. She has since become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Fellow of Applied Functional Science and Certified Running Gait Analyst. 

Katie has a passion for staying physically fit and healthy, and enjoys encouraging and empowering others to maintain an active lifestyle. Katie is a sub 3 hour marathoner, and has won many road and trail races over the past decade. She enjoys and is energized by getting to work with athletes of all levels. She can guide patients with proper exercises, manual therapy techniques, and nutritional advice to help each individual achieve the goals they have set. She offers running analysis and development of race training plans. She has worked with athletes of all levels, from young recreational kids to competitors in

the Olympic Trials. 

When she is not working, Katie is busy raising three beautiful daughters with her husband. She loves to watch them grow and participate in various sporting activities. Besides running, Katie enjoys road cycling and baking.