What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Katie is amazing! From our first session, she’s been incredibly thorough in explaining every exercise, the purpose behind it, and how it fits into a realistic plan. She takes the time to answer every question in detail and makes sure I feel supported throughout each workout.
Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, great communicator trainer!”
Pinkan T.February 2, 2026
“Katie Swenson was very professional. I appreciated how thorough she was. She sat down and talked to me at length about my injuries. The examination she conducted was lengthy and she took her time to get my input with each movement. I've repeated physical therapy 4 times and did not receive this type of consultation at any of the visits. Katie is also friendly and warm mixing, treatment and chit chat. I would definitely recommend her.”
Carolyn J.October 21, 2024
About Kathryn Swenson
Katie has been practicing physical therapy since 2015 following receiving her doctorate in physical therapy from Creighton University. Katie’s experience as a collegiate athlete playing volleyball at Northwest Missouri State University and the University of Hawaii at Hilo led to her interest in physical therapy and the rehabilitation of injuries. To further enhance her knowledge, she received her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification in 2016 from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). She has special interest in treating orthopedic injuries of the shoulders, knees, and hip joints, both surgical and non-surgical. She has worked closely with physicians in the Chicago area to develop post-operative protocols following hip labral repair, rotator cuff, and Tommy John surgeries. Katie has a significant amount of experience in the rehabilitation of high-level athletes including those at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. Katie is originally from Omaha, Nebraska and has been living in Chicago for 7 years.
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Practice names
Education and training
- Creighton University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Awards and publications
- Dr. Swenson Received Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification in 2016 From the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1669851283
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
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Wait time
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Bedside manner
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Katie was kind, attentive, knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. She answered all my questions and made me feel worlds better
June 19, 2024Christine T.Verified patient
Katie was very thorough, listened extremely well and mapped out exactly what her plan was to help relieve my shoulder pain.
December 15, 2023Shellie J.Verified patient
I've had a nice experience so far: professional, accommodating and good listener.
March 14, 2025Luciano P.Verified patient
Katie is amazing! From our first session, she’s been incredibly thorough in explaining every exercise, the purpose behind it, and how it fits into a realistic plan. She takes the time to answer every question in detail and makes sure I feel supported throughout each workout.
Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, great communicator trainer!
February 2, 2026Pinkan T.Verified patient
Excellent, would recommend to anyone who needs PT
January 8, 2026Samantha C.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable. Good
Listeners. I’d go back.
June 5, 2025christina C.Verified patient
Katie Swenson was very professional. I appreciated how thorough she was. She sat down and talked to me at length about my injuries. The examination she conducted was lengthy and she took her time to get my input with each movement. I've repeated physical therapy 4 times and did not receive this type of consultation at any of the visits. Katie is also friendly and warm mixing, treatment and chit chat. I would definitely recommend her.
October 21, 2024Carolyn J.Verified patient
Dr. Katie Swenson was wonderful. She was warm, spent a lot of time listening to my concerns, carefully evaluated me, explained what was going on in a clear way, and created my personalized treatment plan. I left feeling hopeful that I will get some relief.
June 26, 2024Brittany L.Verified patient
Thorough analysis of my injury, spent plenty of time with me (more than other PT experience), and followed up with a good care plan.
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Katie is, without question, the best physical therapist I've seen in twenty years of PT (competitive equestrian - I've got a lot of injuries!). She is empathetic, knowledgable, good-humored, and consistent. She listens and doesn't dismiss questions or concerns. She's a provider who genuinely cares about her patients and their progress - she celebrates wins and helps manage set-backs without judgement. I've seen dozens of PTs, Katie is the only one I've come back to and recommend to anyone who will listen. Whether you're an athlete hoping to recover from an injury and get back to prime form or a regular person hoping to live pain-free, I would recommend Katie full-heartedly. There is nobody better!
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Kathryn Swenson frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Back Pain, New Patient Visit, Physical Therapy Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Kathryn Swenson on their profile.
What languages does Kathryn Swenson speak?
Kathryn Swenson speaks English.
How do patients rate Kathryn Swenson in reviews?
30 patients have reviewed Kathryn Swenson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.