DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kristina is a licensed physical therapist and co-center manager at our Caledonia clinic. She is originally from Mount Pleasant and completed her undergraduate work at Hope College with a Bachelor of Art in Exercise Science in 2007. Kristina earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University in 2010. Her experiences include several years of continuing education to treat orthopedic injuries, pediatric patients, geriatric patients, patients with neurological diagnoses especially people with Parkinson’s Disease, patients with acute and chronic pain, and patients who have undergone various post-operative procedures.
Kristina has a strong passion for working with a variety of different ages including pediatrics, novice through high-end collegiate athletes, and geriatrics. Kristina’s philosophy for treating an individual is to look above and below the complaint of pain and to take a whole-body, systematic approach to evaluation and treatment. Kristina is certified in Intramuscular Manual Therapy (Dry Needling) and in LSVT BIG. Kristina’s professional aspirations are to be a life-long learner and to continue to develop as a therapist to better serve her patients and the community.
In Kristina’s leisure time, she enjoys being outside and staying active. She enjoys running, biking, and swimming. Kristina loves to travel and visit new places. She and her husband especially enjoy golfing together.
Central Michigan University, 2010
Hope College, 2007
Level 1, Level 2A
I highly recommend Hulst Jepsen Therapy. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I feel very confident with my therapist in guiding my recovery process following a total knee replacement.
Anne A.