Katie is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated summa cum laude from Lenoir Rhyne University in 2000. She began her career in the DC metro area in outpatient occupational therapy, and decided early on to focus on hand rehabilitation. She received her certification in hand therapy after meeting all of the commission’s criteria in 2006. Prior to joining the OrthoVirginia team in 2010, Katie worked for both large hospital organizations and a private practice of of hand surgeons. She and her husband keep active with their 2 boys and their sports and extracurriculars. She enjoys reading, travel, cooking, and fitness.