DR. KRISTEN COOPER
​MSPT, DPT, CSCS, LMT, BCTMB, RYT-200, CEAS, PCES

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 2021

Personal Interests
Dr. Cooper married an avid sailboat racer, and enjoys being on the water in her free time. She has two boys at home that keep her smiling and busy. Athletics have always been a part of her life from a young age, ranging from soccer, softball, skiing, and rugby, to distance running, tennis, golf, weight lifting and yoga in more recent years.

Personal
​Goals
"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 , 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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