Kristen H., PT, DPT

Location: Bay State Physical Therapy – Ipswich

Kristen is the Clinical Manager of the Ipswich office. She earned her B.S. in Exercise Physiology as well as her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UMass Lowell. Kristen has experience working with a variety of orthopedic conditions in both outpatient and acute care settings. She followed her passion for working with athletes by becoming a Certified Functional Strength Coach and has additional education in treating soccer players.

As a high school athlete, Kristen sustained numerous injuries over the years. Most notably, she suffered an ACL and meniscus tear during a soccer practice and underwent ACL reconstruction surgery. This led to her passion for the rehabilitation process and helping players return to their sport.

She enjoys working with patients of all ages and activity levels. Kristen believes that exercise is the best medicine and the key to rehabilitation and injury prevention. She works with the patient to identify his or her needs and goals for physical therapy and then build an appropriate treatment plan. Kristen believes in patient education as a necessary tool to empower patients in caring for their bodies beyond physical therapy.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and relaxing on the beach. She likes to cook and experiment with new recipes. She likes to stay active through group fitness classes and walking her energetic lab, Ollie!