Kathleen "Kate" Heinrich, PT, DPT

Kate graduated with her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University in 2017. She has been a board-certified specialist in pediatric physical therapy since 2022. Her experiences with patients have ranged from infants to young adults in both acute care and outpatient settings. Kate is a level 2 Credentialed Clinical Instructor and serves as a mentor in the pediatric residency program for Creighton. She enjoys helping students and residents develop their understanding and improve their clinical skills.

Kate has a special interest in working with children in the aquatic setting and has completed training with the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute. She has also completed the APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency Certificate in 2020. This is the only certificate program for physical therapists who practice in aquatics. Kate likes to utilize the buoyancy of the water to help support children; as well as use the progressive resistance options in a lower-impact environment for children with musculoskeletal conditions. Kate has a has a special interest in working with children with connective tissue disorders and enjoys working with these kids in both the clinic and pool settings.

She is looking forward to working together with families to improve their children’s quality of life and achieve their goals!