Meet Dr. Kait
Kait Ireland
Founder, Doctor of Physical Therapy, S&C Coach
I am a soccer player turned strength & conditioning coach turned physical therapist.
My academic qualifications to work with athletes include both a Masters degree in Kinesiology (studying exercise & sports conditioning) & a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Experience-wise, I’ve worked for many years as a strength & conditioning coach & completed internships at notable facilities like EXOS in Arizona and Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts, where I’ve worked with athletes from most sports and levels including folks playing in the NFL, MBA, NHL, etc.
My drive to provide high quality care to athletes comes from my loves of sports (especially soccer), coaching/teaching, & building athleticism as well as my frustrations with the quality of care the athletes I’ve worked with (prior to becoming a PT) have received from traditional physicians & physical therapists who just don’t understand the unique demands of sports participation.
My expertise lies in my understanding of human movement, sports conditioning, & athletic injuries which allows me to help athletes become stronger, faster, more powerful, & more resilient while training or rehabbing injuries with me.
I'm married to my PT-school-sweetheart, Ricky. We have a 6 month old son, Sebastian & a Shiba Inu named Tonks (yes, that's a HP reference). While our lives right now consist mostly of family time, I've enjoyed pursuing a variety of hobbies over the years including salsa & swing dancing, rock climbing, musicianship (of the big brass instrument/marching band variety), emergency medicine (catch me on the side lines of sporting events), & of course, playing soccer.