Our Team

Dr. Katie McClellan, Physical Therapist and Clinical Manager at Harter Physical Therapy in Goddard, smiling in a blue striped shirt

Dr. Katie McClellan, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT
Clinical Director

Why You’ll Love Working with Katie

  • Elite Clinical Expertise: Holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and has completed extensive coursework to earn specialized certifications—as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist (COMT), Certified Performance Specialist (CPS), and certified dry needling practitioner—allowing her to identify underlying root causes and create targeted, highly effective treatment plans for faster, lasting recovery.
  • Holistic & Empowering Philosophy: Believes in treating the whole person rather than just a diagnosis, crafting individualized, evidence-based plans that build confidence and empower you to take an active role in your recovery.
  • Former Division I Athlete Perspective: Having navigated her own college throwing injury, Katie brings firsthand understanding of high-level rehabilitation, understanding how vital proper recovery is to restoring confidence and getting back to what you love.
  • Goal-Driven Personalization: Takes the time to learn what uniquely motivates you, creating a deeply supportive environment where you feel heard, engaged, and championed at every stage of care.

In Her Own Words

“The most rewarding part of working with patients every day is getting to know them and building genuine relationships. I love discovering what is important to each person and helping them regain their independence and quality of life.”

Beyond the Clinic

  • Fun Fact: She is a former Division I NCAA track athlete who placed 3rd in the javelin at the Big XII Championships for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, quarterbacked a flag football team to nationals, and holds a Master’s degree in Sports Administration from Arizona State University!
  • Life Outside the Clinic: When she isn’t at work, Katie loves watching her son play soccer, exploring new local spots and restaurants with family and friends, cheering on the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, Husker Football, and Jayhawk Basketball, or catching up on the latest Netflix show.
Katie McClellan with her two children, smiling inside a mirrored room lit with blue and purple neon lights