Maria Kelly, MPT
Maria has been practicing physical therapy since 2000, when she earned her Master's in Physical Therapy from UW-Madison. Her clinical background has a strong focus on outpatient orthopedics and manual therapy, in which she completed a 2.5 year program through the Manual Therapy Institute. Her philosophy is centered around educating her patients in order to help them understand why they experience their symptoms, as well as collaborating with her patients, in order to help them reach their goals. She is well versed in all aspects of orthopedic rehabilitation, and has additional training in the treatment of running and sports-related injuries, spine injuries, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. She is also trained in treating vestibular dysfunction as well as post-concussion syndrome. Maria and her husband, Pete, have three kids (Carter, Rachel, and Samantha), and reside in Jackson, WI.
Question and Answer with Maria:
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What have been your highlights along your professional journey thus far?
My professional journey started at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee. I was fortunate enough to participate in an intensive manual therapy program over the course of 2.5 years, that strongly shaped the therapist I am today and eventually led me to Health In Balance Physical Therapy.
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What can a patient expect from a physical therapy session with you?
I treat the whole person, with an emphasis on posture and body mechanics, via hands-on treatment that incorporates my manual therapy skills.
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What do you do to stay healthy and well?
Being a mother of three kids keeps me active and busy. I love to run and do strength training to stay in shape and keep my sanity. (I am a much more pleasant person on the days that I have had a chance to work out, just ask my husband, or my co-workers).
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What are your favorite hobbies/things to do?
My list of favorite things to do would include any combination of the following: running, baking, watching my kids’ soccer games, maybe a little bit of shopping, reading a good book, going to a Badger game, and of course spending time with family and friends. For me, it doesn’t get any better than that.