Dr. Katie Sauer
PT, DPT, Cert-DN, XPS
Katie earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island in 2024 and her Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science from Syracuse University in 2020. She is passionate about the role exercise plays in helping people move and feel their best, and she takes a movement-first approach to care that is customized to each patient’s goals and lifestyle.
Katie values understanding what matters most to her patients and emphasizes shared decision-making, empowering them to take an active role in their recovery while working toward results that exceed expectations.
Her experience includes working with people of all ages and ability levels, as well as in sport, from high school and Division I college football to professional soccer players in Ireland. She is also a certified EXOS Sports Performance Specialist, enhancing her ability to design effective, performance-driven rehabilitation programs.
Outside of the clinic, Katie enjoys strength training, skiing, hiking, watching football (Go Patriots!), and spending time with her cats, Frank and Charlie.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Health & Exercise Science -- Syracuse University
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - University of Rhode Island
Certifications:
EXOS XPS Performance Specialist
Certified Dry Needling -- DN1 & DN2
Specialties
Sports Physical Therapy & Return to Sport
Weightlifting Athletes
Mountain Athletes: Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Trail Running
Chronic and Complex Pain
Post-Operative Care & Recovery
Manual Therapy and Mobilization
Blood Flow Restriction
Functional Dry Needling
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