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Kathryn Deaton, DPT

Specialty focus: Orthopedics and Pelvic Health

Dr. Kathryn is the CEO and founder of Elite PT. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Oklahoma Health and Exercise Science Center and is board-certified in orthopedics. She also has her manual therapy certification and over a decade of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, injury prevention, and movement health. She is an Adjunct Professor in the DPT program, and serves on the board of the Oklahoma Performing Arts Council  as well as a liaison for the board of Oklahoma City’s Downtown Club for young professionals. She is passionate about improving the lives of others through movement. 

She enjoys spending time with her two daughters, Avery and Emma, husband, Rob, along with their Boxer/Cane Corso mix, Cash. Dr. Kathryn loves being active and playing just about any sport or engaging in any type of exercise especially with her friends and family. If she's not moving around Oklahoma City, you can find her at some of her favorite coffee spots or restaurants, or traveling with her family.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Manual Therapy Certified

Pelvic Health Specialist

ASTYM Certified

Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist

Functional + Pelvic Health

Dry-Needle Certified

Doctor of Physical Therapy Manual Therapy Certified Pelvic Health Specialist ASTYM Certified Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist Functional + Pelvic Health Dry-Needle Certified

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Kathryn’s Credentials:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist

  • Manual Therapy Certified

  • Pelvic Health Specialist

  • ASTYM Certified

  • Functional + Pelvic Health

  • Dry-Needle Certified 

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