Clinical Expertise and Special Interests
I provide individualized treatment to patients of all ages, and conditions including orthopedic injuries and neurologic disorders. I have a special interest in treating patients who are experiencing vertigo and post-concussion symptoms. I provide a wide variety of treatments including manual therapy, exercise, and balance and visual training. I truly enjoy spending my day with patients helping them improve their function, alleviate pain or maintain their independence. I am a compassionate provider who works hard to provide the best care while providing a fun and comforting environment.
Educational Foundation
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Concordia University-St. Paul, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Certifications
- Certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katie Walters' background and training?
Katie Walters is a physical therapist at Neuroscience Group's Appleton location. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Concordia University-St. Paul in Minnesota, completing her full education in the Twin Cities area before bringing her clinical focus to Northeast Wisconsin. She holds a Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification reflecting specialized post-graduate training in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular system disorders, and is a member of both the American Physical Therapy Association and the Vestibular Disorders Association — a specialty organization for clinicians dedicated to vestibular care. Her concussion program affiliation positions her within NG's Summit Concussion Clinic at the Appleton location.
What certifications or licenses does Katie Walters hold?
Katie holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Concordia University-St. Paul and is licensed as a physical therapist in Wisconsin. She holds a Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification, reflecting specialized post-graduate training in vestibular assessment and treatment — an area requiring specific competency in managing balance disorders, vertigo, and dizziness that is distinct from general PT practice. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Vestibular Disorders Association, a professional organization specifically dedicated to supporting clinicians who treat vestibular conditions.
What does Katie Walters do at Neuroscience Group?
Katie is a physical therapist at Neuroscience Group's Appleton location, providing individualized physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients of all ages across both orthopedic and neurological conditions. Her vestibular certification and concussion program involvement make her a particularly relevant resource for patients referred through NG's concussion clinic and neurology program who are experiencing vertigo, dizziness, or post-concussion physical therapy needs. She uses a treatment toolkit that includes manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and balance and visual training — a combination especially suited to vestibular rehabilitation. She is committed to creating a compassionate, engaging environment where patients feel empowered to take an active role in their own recovery.
What conditions does Katie Walters treat or help rehabilitate?
Katie has a special clinical interest in treating vertigo and post-concussion symptoms, supported by her Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification and Vestibular Disorders Association membership. Her broader scope covers orthopedic injuries and neurological disorders across all age groups, including patients recovering from spine surgery, managing chronic musculoskeletal pain, or working through neurological rehabilitation needs. Her concussion program affiliation extends her scope to include the physical therapy component of post-concussion management for patients in NG's Summit Concussion Clinic. Balance and visual training are core components of her vestibular practice and also benefit patients with neurological conditions affecting mobility and coordination.
What is Katie's approach to patient care?
Katie believes physical therapists hold a unique position in the patient's medical team — they spend extended, meaningful time with patients, which creates an opportunity to listen deeply, educate thoroughly, and help patients genuinely understand and take ownership of their condition. Her conviction is that knowledge is power: patients who understand what is happening in their body and why specific treatment approaches are being used are better equipped to recover, prevent recurrence, and maintain their independence. She works hard to deliver the best care while creating an environment that is both comforting and genuinely enjoyable — a combination that makes the often challenging work of rehabilitation more sustainable and motivating for the people she serves.
“I have a very unique position in a patient’s medical team. I am able to spend time with my patients, listen to their concerns, and help educate and empower them to take control of their condition or injury. Knowledge is power!”