Kara Knox
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 2011
Original Join Date: 2011
Professional Bio
Education:
Bachelor of Science Kinesiology -University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2009
Doctor of Physical Therapy -Northwestern University 2012
Certifications:
Certificate of Advanced Practice-Obstetrics 2019
Certificate of Advanced Practice-Pelvic Health 2021
Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (Pelvic Health Board Certification) 2021
ICE Physio Certified Specialist: Dry Needling 2024
License:
Licensed physical therapist in Washington since 2012
Intramuscular Needling Endorsement
Memberships:
American Physical Therapy Association since 2011
American Physical Therapy Association Pelvic Health Chapter since 2012
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists since 2025
Dr. Knox has had the honor of serving the Lummi Nation since 2021. She sees people with pelvic health dysfunction across the lifespan and has been focusing most recently on sexual health, wellness and trauma informed care.
Dr. Knox lives in Bellingham with her family and many pets and enjoys doing anything active out in nature.
Bachelor of Science Kinesiology -University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2009
Doctor of Physical Therapy -Northwestern University 2012
Certifications:
Certificate of Advanced Practice-Obstetrics 2019
Certificate of Advanced Practice-Pelvic Health 2021
Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (Pelvic Health Board Certification) 2021
ICE Physio Certified Specialist: Dry Needling 2024
License:
Licensed physical therapist in Washington since 2012
Intramuscular Needling Endorsement
Memberships:
American Physical Therapy Association since 2011
American Physical Therapy Association Pelvic Health Chapter since 2012
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists since 2025
Dr. Knox has had the honor of serving the Lummi Nation since 2021. She sees people with pelvic health dysfunction across the lifespan and has been focusing most recently on sexual health, wellness and trauma informed care.
Dr. Knox lives in Bellingham with her family and many pets and enjoys doing anything active out in nature.
CAPP-Certified In
🏅 Obstetric Health (CAPP-OB), 🏅 Pelvic Health (CAPP-Pelvic)
Year Earned
CAPP-OB Certified | 2020 February
CAPP-Pelvic Certified | 2020 May
CAPP-Pelvic Certified | 2020 May
Practice Name
Lummi Tribal Health Clinic
Practice Description
Outpatient physical therapy located within the Lummi Tribal Health Clinic. I am a board-certified pelvic health specialist serving the Lummi Nation and any other tribal members with a chart at our clinic. I treat all orthopedic conditions as well as pelvic floor dysfunction, including but not limited to: urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, pregnancy-related pain, post partum symptoms, pediatric pelvic health concerns, geriatric pelvic health concerns, pelvic organ prolapse, painful intercourse, constipation, fecal incontinence. I have a fitness-forward approach and am well trained in trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive care.
Areas of Expertise
Pregnancy & Postpartum, Male Pelvic Health, Male Incontinence (Non-Surgical), Transgender Pelvic Health, Pediatric Pelvic Health, Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Pelvic Oncology, Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Constipation, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis, Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia
Practice Setting
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice
Populations Treated
Women, Men, Transgender men
ABPTS Board-Certified In
Women's Health
Languages Spoken
English
Business Hours
Mon-Wed 8-5; Thur 8-1
Home Visits
No