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Dr. Emily Kesterson PT, DPT, CSCS

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Dr. Emily Kesterson PT, DPT, CSCS

Emily earned her Bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science at the University of North Florida where she played Division 1 soccer. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 


Emily is a performance focused physical therapist dedicated to helping active adults and athletes move better, recover faster, and perform at their highest level. Emily brings both clinical expertise and personal experience into her care, as she has navigated multiple orthopedic surgeries herself. This fuels her passion for helping others return to the activities they love with confidence. 


Outside of work, Emily enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and playing pickleball. She enjoys strength training and is currently training for a half Ironman. 

 

Email: drkesterson@adaptperformanceandtraining.com

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