Dr. Kristen Cooper
​MSPT, DPT, CSCS, LMT, BCTMB, RYT-200, CEAS

Degrees:
  • Graduated with BS in Clinical Science from Ithaca College in 2001
  • Graduated with a MS in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2002
  • Graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Temple University in 2009
  • Graduated as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) from AACC in 2011

Certifications:
  • Obtained designation as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA in 2004
  • Completed Level 1 and Level 2 (advanced) training in Functional Dry Needling from Kinetacore in 2009/2010
  • Completed training and became a Certified Fertility Massage Therapist 2015
  • Completed the 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training program through YogaWorks at Blue Lotus Yoga Studio in 2019 and is registered with Yoga Alliance
  • Nationally Board Certified Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist through The Back School 2020
  • Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist from Sarah Duvall/Core Exercise Solutions

My Interests
I married an avid sailboat racer in 2010, and enjoy being on the water in my free time. I have two boys at home that keep me busy and are the love of my life. Athletics have always been a part of my life from a young age, ranging from soccer, softball, skiing, and rugby, to distance running, tennis, golf, and yoga in more recent years.

My Story
Since starting work as a physical therapist in 2002, I have relocated a few times and have experienced a variety of job settings. These diverse experiences have allowed me to see both positives and negatives in the healthcare setting.  I have learned about the limitations and demands that both insurance and corporate companies can place on patient treatment, and have witnessed a decline in quality of patient care in the typical outpatient setting. 
When given an opportunity to provide services on a one-on-one basis at ONE Physical Therapy, I was thrilled to be able to provide clients with individual care without the constraints of insurance/corporate productivity policies. 
My goal as a therapist it to learn about each patient and their individual life demands and goals, and find a treatment approach and regimen that works best for them.

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