Katie is a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant who has been practicing since 2018. With experience spanning skilled rehabilitation, general rehab and traumatic brain injury care in assisted living, outpatient sub-acute hospital rehab, long-term care, acute care, and multiple outpatient travel contracts. Katie brings a wide breadth of clinical knowledge to every patient she treats.
Katie is passionate about changing the “patient factory” culture often found in healthcare. Instead of rushing from one appointment to the next, she focuses on truly understanding each individual by welcoming their stories, listening to how they feel, and creating a space where they can openly share what’s working and what isn’t. Her patient-centered approach is grounded in her core values of empathy, integrity, kindness, and humility.
Originally from Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Katie has lived in multiple states through her work as a traveling PTA, most recently completing a contract in Harrisburg to be closer to family for the holidays. She joined Optimum Health & Wellness to immerse herself in a new community, grow alongside other professionals, and bring her dedication to meaningful, personalized care for the people she serves.
Outside the clinic, Katie stays active and curious. She can often be found hiking, running, playing soccer, basketball, cooking new recipes, listening to music, shelling and searching for cool stones along rocky beaches, or making homemade cards for loved ones. She also enjoys true-crime and survivor stories, with favorites including All That Remains, Crime Junkie, and I Survived.
Katie lives by the motto: “Don’t worry about making the right decision—make the decision right.” It’s a philosophy that shows up in her work every day as she helps patients build confidence, strength, and a path forward.