Kara Whitson, DPT, CSCS, graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Wingate University in North Carolina in 2024. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science at Greensboro College in 2019. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. During her college career, Kara was captain of the women’s lacrosse team at Greensboro College. She joined the ActivePT team in 2025.
Kara is passionate about helping patients who suffer from shoulder pain, hip pain, knee pain, sports-related injuries, and those who are rehabilitating after surgery. She provides personalized, evidence-based care that supports each patient’s journey, whether it’s meeting functional goals, managing chronic conditions, or excelling in athletic performance.
Kara lives in Rochester with her boyfriend, her dog (Duke), and two cats (Kiza and Eva). She enjoys lifting weights, running, and spending time with friends and family.
Certifications and Education
- DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Wingate Univeristy in Wingate, North Carolina – 2024
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree from Greensboro College – 2019.
- CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Memberships
- APTA – American Physical Therapy Association
Surgical Observation
- Knee arthroscopy with partial knee meniscectomy
- Total hip arthroplasty (THA)
- Total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
- Knee arthroscopy with ACL reconstruction
- Quadriceps tendon repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy with biceps and labral repairs
- Bilateral mastectomy with unilateral sentinel lymph node biopsy and bilateral reconstruction
- Unilateral reflector-directed lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy