Kelli graduated from The University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in Science and a minor in pre-physical therapy in 2006. She earned her doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2009 when she began her career with Rowe Neurology Institute.
Over the years she has completed many continuing education courses with the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine for thoracic and lumbar spine disorders, become a certified kinesiotaping practioner and most recently earned her Board Certification through the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Specialist. She is currently working toward a certification in Functional Dry Needling (KinetaCore) and has most recently completed the level 1 course.
Kelli became an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor in 2012 and is the Center Coordinator for Clinical Education (CCCE) at RNI. She has set up contracts with DPT programs from Arkansas State University, Harding University and St. Mary’s Stephani DPT program. She also manages contracts with KU Medical Center’s DPT program for final student clinical rotations.