North County Water and Sport Therapy Center - June/July 2025

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Raised in the Midwest, Kelly received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and her master’s degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2001. In 2017, she completed her doctoral degree in physical therapy from the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Kelly has practiced in a variety of physical therapy settings, including inpatient acute and post-acute rehabilitation and home health services. However, she has focused on outpatient orthopedic patient care for most of her career. A passionate physical therapy teacher, Kelly looks to inspire her patients to reach their maximum rehabilitative potential. Kelly is an avid sports enthusiast. For fun, she enjoys long-distance running, weightlifting, and watching college and professional sports.

MICHAEL CHIESI PT, MSPT, CKTP

Michael is a licensed physical therapist in three states specializing in orthopedic and vestibular physical therapy. He prides himself on educating his patients so they know the details of their injuries and what needs to be done to correct them. He completed his undergraduate and graduate work in physical therapy at Northeastern University in Boston, where he graduated with honors. Michael has been practicing for over 20 years and believes every new patient is a fresh start.

He started his career in Boston, then moved to Arizona, continuing his practice and management in physical therapy clinics. He is now moving to San Diego to join North County Water and Sports Therapy Center in the next chapter of his career. Michael has over 12 years of management experience, focusing on clinic and clinician growth, and wants to mentor future generations of physical therapists. Other than mentorship, his main passions revolve around patient-focused health care, team building and growth, and treating patients in the best ways possible to expedite their return to function. In his free time, Michael enjoys traveling with his wife, teaching sports, playing games with his son, and going on long walks with his dog. Michael will be joining North County Water and Sports Therapy Center as a Clinical Supervisor with a role as a treating clinician and management responsibilities.

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