Kelsey Brown PT, DPT, OCS

Kelsey Brown PT, DPT, OCS

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  • About me

    Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Dry Needling

  • Education

    • Michigan State University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science - BS Kinesiology High Honors

      Activities and Societies: PEK: Professional Kinesiology Fraternity Minor in Health Promotions, Cognate in Adapted Physical Activity, Deans List

    • Oxford High School

      2009 - 2013

      Activities and Societies:

    • Grand Valley State University

      2017 - 2020
      Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy/Therapist

      Advanced Topics: Neurological Physical TherapyAdvanced Topics: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

  • Experience

    • MSU Greenline

      Feb 2016 - May 2017
      Student Caller

      • Raised over $10,000 in funds for various allocations on campus.• Acquired 90 donors from the alumni base and other Michigan State affiliates.• Communicated daily with MSU alumni and friends of the university providing updates on their respective colleges and programs and adapting the call to fit various personalities and situations.• Mentored new employees throughout their first semester of calling by answering any questions they had, providing advice, and helping them set and achieve goals. Show less

    • Premier Rehabilitation

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Physical Therapy Intern

      Completed 360 hours of physical therapy internship in outpatient orthopedic setting. • Observed DPT and OMPT certified therapists perform various techniques such as manual traction, graston, massage, manipulation and mobilization.• Led patients through various exercises and adapted the exercise to increase/decrease intensity and monitored good form.• Researched new techniques/exercises that the therapists could implement.• Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.• Assisted patients with usage and the proper set up of equipment and weight machines in order to perform exercises safely. Show less

    • Doctors of Physical Therapy

      May 2018 - Jun 2018
      Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

      Designed and implemented plans of care for patients using Alter G treadmill, pool and aquasizer environments

    • Advent Physical Therapy

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2019
      Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

      • Managed caseload of 14 patients with various diagnoses including low back pain, chronic pain, post-surgical, plantar fasciitis and muscle strains.• Engaged in patient education on pain neuroscience

    • Spectrum Health

      Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
      Subacute Physical Therapist

      • Targeted experience at skilled nursing facility with balance and safety assessment, and assistive device recommendations

    • Mercy Health St. Mary's

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
      Acute Care Physical Therapist

      • Interdisciplinary collaboration to evaluate and treat complex patients in ICU and ED settings• Proficient utilizing in-person and video translation services

    • Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
      Outpatient Physical Therapist

      Utilized the McKenzie Method and pain neuroscience to evaluate and treat patients with chronic pain.Interdisciplinary collaboration with occupational therapists, psychologists and physicians to ensure patient's successful completion of pain rehabilitation program.

    • Advent Physical Therapy

      Nov 2020 - Jan 2025
      • Partner Student Coordinator

        Jul 2024 - Jan 2025
      • Clinic Director

        May 2022 - Jan 2025
      • Physical Therapist

        Nov 2020 - Jan 2025
    • Corewell Health

      Dec 2024 - now
      Home Care Physical Therapist

      Providing in home physical therapy services to allow patients to recover in their homes and avoid re-hospitalization.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

      ABPTS
      Jun 2023
    • Mckenzie Part A, B, C and D

      McKenzie Institute USA
      Feb 2022
    • Certified Dry Needle

      Masterdryneedling
      Sept 2024
    • Physical Therapist

      State of Michigan
      Jul 2023
    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      Mar 2020
    • LSVT BIG Certified Clinician

      LSVT Global, Inc.
      Apr 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Builder

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity on Oct 2018
      Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Kelsey Brown PT, DPT, OCS
    • Physical Therapist

      Issued by GVSU/Advent Physical Therapy Pro Bono Clinic on Sept 2022
      GVSU/Advent Physical Therapy Pro Bono ClinicAssociated with Kelsey Brown PT, DPT, OCS
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital on Jun 2016
      Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitalAssociated with Kelsey Brown PT, DPT, OCS
    • Student Physical Therapist

      Issued by Grand Valley State University on Jul 2018
      Grand Valley State UniversityAssociated with Kelsey Brown PT, DPT, OCS
    • Student Physical Therapist

      Issued by Hearts in Motion (HIM) on Jul 2019
      Hearts in Motion (HIM)Associated with Kelsey Brown PT, DPT, OCS