Personalized Physical Therapy and Run Coaching
Personalized Physical Therapy and Run Coaching
Board certified physical therapist with more than 14 years experience in sports rehabilitation. Specializing in running related injury prevention and treatment, video gait analysis, and run coaching.
Looking to jump start your training? Want to run faster and farther but don't know where to begin? Maybe you are recovering from an injury or looking for specialized physical therapy services. That's where we come in! Let us help you focus your goals and get you back on the road.
Personalized consultation and treatment regarding physical therapy related injuries and injury prevention, includes manual therapy, video gait analysis, and exercise prescription.
Custom training plan for a race or specific client goal. Can be done over the phone or in person with varying degrees of contact depending on client's preference.
Free educational clinic held twice a year (usually in the spring and the fall). For local runners in South Florida, RunCoachPT brings healthcare providers and professionals together to help runners stay healthy and run longer. The next clinic will be held on September 15th, 2024. Sign up on Eventbrite: "So Flo Run Clinic Series: Nutrition".
Hour long evaluation including assessment, plan/goal setting and treatment.
Manual and/or treatment session, includes hands on and exercise prescription.
Treadmill and hands on gait analysis using Dartfish software to assess abnormalities in gait and running form from head to toe. Discussion and treatment plan included.
Hour long session focused on cupping (static and dynamic) to help increase blood flow, promote healing and provide pain relief.
Kinesiotape applied for pain relief, swelling and improved movement/function.
3-month minimum commitment, unlimited revisions and one weekly phone call or zoom check in PLUS 2 circuit/cross training workouts specific for runners and your individual needs.
3-month minimum commitment, unlimited revisions and one weekly phone call or zoom check in.
A one-time consultation and training plan for any distance race. Good for someone looking for guidance but not too much oversight. Training plan only, no modifications or adjustments.
Two 30-45 minute circuit training sessions personalized to your needs. Not just for runners! Easy to do in your own home using what you already have. No need to purchase additional equipment. Can be texted or e-mailed with descriptions and photo/video instructions included.
45–60-minute circuit training session personalized to your needs. Not just for runners but can be tailored to your desired goals. Can come to your home or provide services at another location with all equipment included.
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Experience
2007, Bachelor of Science, *4 years of collegiate basketball, Clark University, Worcester, MA
2010, Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
2010-2013, Outpatient sports medicine Physical Therapist, Southern Orthopedic Specialists, New Orleans, LA
2013-2019, Outpatient sports medicine Physical Therapist, clinic manager, Emory University Healthcare *first female and *youngest manager of an Emory Physical Therapy Clinic, *developed The Emory Run Clinic, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, sideline volunteering with high school football state champions, volunteered with women's shelter run group
2019-2022, Outpatient sports medicine Physical Therapist, XL Physical Therapy, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2022-Current, Owner of RunCoachPT, LLC
2024-Current, Ochy Ambassador
2024-Current, lululemon Ambassador
Certifications
2011, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
2014, Certified Kinesiotape Practioner
2016, Board Certified, Sports Certified Specialist
2016, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
2021, Road Runners Club of America Certified Run Coach
Women Running Series: The Running Coach PT with Dr. Kim Melvan — Ella-Go
Episode 58: Interview with Kimberly Melvan- RunCoach PT by Chasing Life (spotify.com)
Slow and Steady, Trust the Process with Dr. Kimberly Melvan by Refine Your Foundation (spotify.com)
Is Heel Striking Really So Bad for Runners? | Well+Good (wellandgood.com)
Introduction to Physical Therapy - by Kimberly Harris, DPT, CSCS - YouTube
Please contact us directly with any questions, comments, or scheduling inquiries you may have.
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