Katie McCurry, PT, DPT
Katie joined the PHENIX team in August of 2018. Previous to her joining our staff, she practiced as a traveling physical therapist at various locations across the country, as well as 2 years at Proliance Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation of Bellevue between her travel assignments. Katie is quite happy to return permanently to the west side of Washington with the mountains in her back yard.
Katie completed her Bachelor of Science at Washington State University in Genetics and Cell Biology in 2008 followed by completion of her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences in 2011. While there, she hiked 5 of the 14,000 foot peaks in between study time and thoroughly enjoyed mile high living before starting her traveling PT career. She embraces balance between being very active and working hard, encouraging her patients in learning and practicing balance between health and wellness with healing.
Katie’s philosophy of practice centers on the ultimate goal of restoring quality of life for her patients. She utilizes evidence-based practice, manual techniques, and customized programs tailored to each patient’s needs. Katie believes in creating a positive environment and experience for all patients and developing self-management and injury prevention with each client. She likes to help patients realize what they are capable of and how to live a fulfilling life working beyond limitations.
Katie has always been an avid runner in competition as well as pure enjoyment. She has coached both competitive high school athletics and runners of all ages with USA Track & Field (USATF) from preschool to senior athletes. She continues to officiate at USATF and Division I athletic events. She enjoys developing training programs, analyzing running mechanics, and getting runners back to their goals. She has personal experience with sidelining injuries and understands the mental and psychological challenges these injuries bring. She also knows the joy of tying up your laces again.
Outside of the clinic Katie remains very active with running, hiking, weight lifting, and tennis. She enjoys living close to the wineries, partaking in educational classes and concerts, and appreciates a good glass of wine with friends She was born and raised in Pullman and remains a die-hard Cougar fan.