Kelly Oneil | Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy

Kelly O'Neill

PT, DPT

Lead Physical Therapist

About

Kelly O’Neill earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. She is passionate about the physical and mental therapeutic benefits of movement and partnering with patients to develop a plan to return to an active and pain-free lifestyle. Kelly’s treatment approach combines hands-on manual work, specific therapeutic activities, and educating her patients how best to increase longevity, health, & happiness.

Kelly grew up in Lake Oswego and played a variety of sports but excelled most at Soccer and Running. In 2017, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology & Anatomy, as well as a degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon. During her time in Eugene, Kelly was a member of the Women’s Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field teams. Throughout her education Kelly has volunteered with a variety of organizations that work with people with special needs, including: Down Syndrome Network of Oregon, Special Olympics, and Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN).

In her free time Kelly enjoys skiing, running, and exploring new local restaurants/breweries. She has recently taken up bouldering.

Certifications/Training

  • Orthopedic Residency graduate
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
  • Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through North American Institute Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT)
  • Complete Concussion Management Certified (CCMI)
  • Oregon Return to Play after concussion certified through OHSU
  • Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Certified through SmartCuff
  • Barbell Method Rehab Certified

Special Interests

  • Manual Therapy
  • Vestibular and post Concussion
  • Running performance, injury prevention and treatment
  • Youth athletes and injury prevention

Q & A

What is your favorite Pandora Station?
Still Woozy, Glass Animals, Cautious Clay, Tame Impala, Tom Misch, and Khruangbin.

What is your favorite Sport to watch?
Soccer and Basketball.

If you could only eat one food or meal for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
Burrito. Enough said.

What is your Starbucks order?
Hot: Vanilla or Chai Latte with Oat milk.
Cold: Cold brew with Oat milk.

Board Certifications

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist

Additional Certifications

Complete Concussion Management Certified

Oregon Return to Play After Concussion Certified through OHSU

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Certified through SmartCuff

Barbell Method Rehab Certified

Education

Graduate: Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Hometown

Lake Oswego, OR

Recent Blog Posts

Our educational blogs draw on the expertise and experience of our therapists, bringing you the information you need to pursue an active, healthy, and pain-free life.
If I continue to have severe pain with weight bearing after a meniscus injury, despite cortisone shots and physical therapy treatment, is it likely that I need surgery for full recovery?

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