Kindra earned a B.S. in Exercise Science Integrated Physiology and Business Administration from Pacific University before completing her DPT at George Fox University. She grew up here in Lacey and is happy to be back in the area. As a physical therapist, she thrives on inspiring others to be their best not only in their sport or art, but in life. She loves helping patients of all ages and skill levels but working with gymnasts, dancers, circus artists, cheerleaders, and fitness athletes are her favorite. She uses biomechanical analysis and functional movement to create a whole body treatment approach catered to each person’s needs and learning styles. Kindra loves the puzzle of identifying the root cause of a symptom and teaching her patients to fix it with a combination of sport or movement specific exercises and self massage, myofascial release, and joint mobilization techniques. She is well educated in treating hypermobility including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She is a lifelong learner and is always seeking ways to grow and develop her skills to better help her patients.  Her goal is to educate her patients on the tools to maintain a healthy and pain free life so they never have to give up on their dreams. 

Favorite Movie:  I love too many movies, I constantly have movies on in the background while I am doing other activities. 
Favorite Book: I’m not a reader, but I have been learning to enjoy audiobooks while I drive.
Why I live in the south sound: Most of my family is here and I love the access to the great outdoors and performing opportunities. This area is so pretty and there are never ending opportunities for adventure. 
Favorite sports moment: Continually living out my dream as an acrobat and aerialist performing throughout the US.
Worst injury ever suffered: I’ve unfortunately had too many to count. The worst have been an elbow dislocation that led to surgery 10 years later, a shoulder dislocation leading to chronic instability, managing unstable ribs after fractures to both sides,  multiple fractures to my ankle, and breaking my arm 3 times before it fully healed. 
When I am not at work I am: Performing as a professional aerialist, partner acrobatic, and hand-balancer, working backstage or on the sideline as a physical therapist, and coaching other performers or athletes. I also enjoy spending time with my family, game nights with my friends, trying new foods, and adventuring in the great outdoors whether it’s kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, or rock climbing.
Best advice I’ve ever received: Follow your heart and be true to yourself.