Cassandra McKeithan Pt, Dpt, Clt

Cassandra McKeithan, PT, DPT, CLT has a diverse work experience in the field of physical therapy. Cassandra currently works at Maven Clinic as a Physical Support Coach, delivering virtual care and support to members through coaching and education sessions. Their role involves providing evidence-based education and recommendations in areas such as prenatal and postpartum exercise, pain management, birth preparation, recovery, incontinence, and pelvic floor health. Cassandra collaborates with Maven's care advocate team for referrals and follow-ups.

Prior to Maven Clinic, Cassandra worked at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services: Chapel Harbor - Fox Chapel as a Women's Rehab and Men's Health Physical Therapist. In this role, they provided rehabilitative care to specialty patient populations, including pelvic floor, lymphedema, and oncology rehab. Their responsibilities included performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, providing documentation, patient education, and discharge planning.

Cassandra gained experience as a Student Physical Therapist at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services: Gibsonia, Teis Inc, and UPMC St. Margaret. These roles involved assisting in patient care and treatment under supervision.

In addition, Cassandra has worked as a Kids Zone Associate at Oxford Athletic Club, where they provided assistance and supervision for children.

Early in their career, Cassandra worked as a Student Physical Therapist at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services and as a Front Desk Associate at Gold's Gym, where they greeted and checked-in guests, handled cash, managed the retail store, and gave facility tours.

Overall, Cassandra has gained extensive experience in the field of physical therapy, with a focus on women's rehab, men's health, specialty patient populations, and virtual coaching and support. Cassandra possesses strong clinical skills, patient education abilities, and a commitment to evidence-based care.

Cassandra McKeithan, PT, DPT, CLT, completed their education in a chronological manner. Cassandra first pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise Science and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology at Kent State University from 2014 to 2018. Following this, they pursued a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy/Therapist at the University of Pittsburgh from 2018 to 2020.

In addition to their formal education, Cassandra has obtained various certifications to enhance their expertise. Cassandra is a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) from the American College of Sports Medicine, holds a certification in Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) from the American Heart Association, and is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) from the Klose Training & Consulting, LLC. Cassandra is also a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania and has obtained certification as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist from Core Exercise Solutions.