Kate Coffman

Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Marquette University. During her undergraduate career, Kate became a certified personal trainer. As a trainer, she worked with student athletes, active service personnel, and the geriatric/pediatric population. She then went on to open a Wellness Department at the Helfaer Recreation Center, where she managed group fitness, personal training, and free fitness assessments. Kate then transferred into the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program at Marquette University to pursue the next stage of her career. After successfully completing her doctorate program, Kate has developed a passion for orthopedic diagnoses, sports, musculoskeletal, pre and post-operative cases, work hardening/conditioning, pain management, and postural/body mechanic education for prevention of injury. Kate excels in hands-on skills using manual therapy techniques that she studied under a Fellow of Manual Therapy, such as joint/soft tissue mobilization, manipulation, and muscle energy techniques. She also provides instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization using Graston tools and dry needling technique. Kate’s specialty services include: Tactical Athlete Health & Performance Institute (TAHPI) provider, clinical instructor, ACL-Return to Play Standard Testing, Occupro Work Conditioning and Hardening certified, Functional Capacity Evaluation provider, Dry Needling certified, and Graston Technique© certified. She is constantly working towards advancing her skills and certifications. In her free-time, Kate loves celebrating life with her family and friends.