Sarah Kaiser

DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Sarah has been practicing physical therapy in the Seattle area since 2008. She has advanced certifications in orthopedic care, manual therapy, and clinical diagnostics, which she utilizes to confidently approach patient evaluation and treatment. Sarah’s goal is to uncover underlying sources of symptoms that have been resistant to prior treatment. She currently specializes in treating complex spine conditions, with a special interest in clinical instability. Sarah spends half her time as a teaching associate in foundational and advanced musculoskeletal courses in the University of Washington Doctor of Physical Therapy program. There, her research interests include diagnosis and intervention for clinical instability and hypermobility syndromes.

Education:
Seattle University, BS in General Science
Washington University in St. Louis, Doctor of Physical Therapy
International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist of the Spine and Extremities
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists

Special Interests:
Chronic and complex spine conditions, pelvic and SIJ dysfunction, hypermobility syndromes, and pelvic health including persistent dysfunction into middle age following child birth.

Outside the Clinic:
Toddler wrangling and when time allows running, cycling, swimming, hiking, and talking about my favorite podcasts.