Episode 91: Katherine Millis
My conversation today is with Dr. Katherine Millis, a Physical Therapist with a Certification in Sports and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (CSOMT). I love her passion for helping artistic athletes attain their personal goals. Dr. Millis earned her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of the Incarnate Word. After graduating from PT school, she continued her education by pursuing her Certification in Sports and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (CSOMT), and she was a Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).
As a dancer herself, Dr. Millis understands the specific needs of dancers and the benefits of working with a PT who understands dance. She is actually still performing professionally today, and she started her own business called Excelerate Physical Therapy! In our conversation, we talk about her journey as well as what it looked like to start her business in the midst of the pandemic. Dr. Millis gives practical tips for dancers and athletes, and we chat about how every aspect of our wellness is interrelated.
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About Katherine:
Dr. Katherine Millis is passionate about helping Artistic Athletes attain their personal goals.
Dr. Millis earned her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of the Incarnate Word. After graduating from PT school, she continued her education by pursing her Certification in Sports and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (CSOMT). Knowing that performing artists are unique athletes, Dr. Millis continued her education by becoming a Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). These programs allow her to provide Artistic Athletes with the most efficient, but effective treatments to enhance recovery.
Katherine has been dancing since the age of 2 with her focus on studio style dance such as Ballet/Pointe, Jazz and Tap. Some of her favorite dance memories include spending time on the Dallas Cowboy’s field performing with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Destiny’s Child along with spending summers training at intensives including ABT NYC.
In college, she had the privilege of dancing with Ballet Brazos as Clara in the Nutcracker and Odile in Swan Lake. Recently, Dr. Millis has been a member of Powerhouse Dance Team, a Main Stage dancer with Redrum fear park and is now a member of the Houston Show Choir where she is participating as a Rookie this season. She is excited to not only perform with The Houston Show Choir, but choreograph for their Spring Show performed at Hobby Center. Katherine continues to pursue Pro-Cheer dance and still performs professionally today!
Links from the Show:
- Texas Dance Educators Association
- Dulles High School
- Episode 51 with Kayla Sokoloff
- American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists
- Texas A&M University
- American Ballet Theatre (ABT)
- Missouri Contemporary Ballet
- Ballet Brazos
- Powerhouse Dance Team
- Joffrey Ballet
- University of Missouri
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Excelerate Physical Therapy
- Episode 90 with Angie Weiss
- Glutino Cookies
Connect with Katherine:
km@excelmobilept.com