Katharine Coombes
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 2015
Professional Bio
Dr. Katharine Coombes is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), mom of two girls, and loves to practice yoga, Pilates, and run. She is raising her family in the NorthShore and currently practices at Collective Motion in Evanston.
Katharine graduated from Northwestern University’s DPT program in the Feinberg School of Medicine receiving both the Clinical Excellence and Student Leadership Awards. Since then, she has assisted patients with issues such as pain, post-surgical recovery, and returning to running. Katharine has specialized training in treatment of pelvic floor conditions, including pelvic and coccygeal pain, bladder and bowel incontinence, constipation, and dyspareunia, as well as pregnancy and post pregnancy concerns, including diastasis rectus abdominus and return to activity.
Katharine believes moving with ease and strength cultivates wellbeing. Her Physical Therapy philosophy is grounded in the movement system approach. Katharine will not only address your acute concern, but also, your habitual movement patterns and postures that create inefficiency and pain. You will learn how to prevent recurrence and be empowered to consciously move in ways that promote your strength and wellness.
Practicing yoga for over 20 years, and guiding students as a yoga instructor since 2011, Katharine incorporates the evidence-based benefits of mindfulness and diaphragmatic breathing into her clinical practice. She works with her patients and clients to establish a transformative and comprehensive treatment plan.
Katharine's pursuit of advanced training continues as she is currently completing her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training with Balanced Body.
Katharine is a member of the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health and is an elected member of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Assembly of Representatives.
Katharine graduated from Northwestern University’s DPT program in the Feinberg School of Medicine receiving both the Clinical Excellence and Student Leadership Awards. Since then, she has assisted patients with issues such as pain, post-surgical recovery, and returning to running. Katharine has specialized training in treatment of pelvic floor conditions, including pelvic and coccygeal pain, bladder and bowel incontinence, constipation, and dyspareunia, as well as pregnancy and post pregnancy concerns, including diastasis rectus abdominus and return to activity.
Katharine believes moving with ease and strength cultivates wellbeing. Her Physical Therapy philosophy is grounded in the movement system approach. Katharine will not only address your acute concern, but also, your habitual movement patterns and postures that create inefficiency and pain. You will learn how to prevent recurrence and be empowered to consciously move in ways that promote your strength and wellness.
Practicing yoga for over 20 years, and guiding students as a yoga instructor since 2011, Katharine incorporates the evidence-based benefits of mindfulness and diaphragmatic breathing into her clinical practice. She works with her patients and clients to establish a transformative and comprehensive treatment plan.
Katharine's pursuit of advanced training continues as she is currently completing her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training with Balanced Body.
Katharine is a member of the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health and is an elected member of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Assembly of Representatives.
Nickname
Katharine
Preferred Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Practice Name
Katharine Coombes Physical Therapy PLLC
Practice Website
Practice Description
Katharine has specialized training in treatment of pelvic floor conditions, including pelvic and coccygeal pain, bladder and bowel incontinence, constipation, and dyspareunia, as well as pregnancy and post pregnancy concerns, including diastasis rectus abdominus and return to activity.
Katharine believes moving with ease and strength cultivates wellbeing. Her Physical Therapy philosophy is grounded in the movement system approach. Katharine will not only address your acute concern, but also, your habitual movement patterns and postures that create inefficiency and pain. You will learn how to prevent recurrence and be empowered to consciously move in ways that promote your strength and wellness.
Practicing yoga for over 20 years, and guiding students as a yoga instructor since 2011, Katharine incorporates the evidence-based benefits of mindfulness and diaphragmatic breathing into her clinical practice. She works with her patients and clients to establish a transformative and comprehensive treatment plan.
Katharine's pursuit of advanced training continues as she is currently completing her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training with Balanced Body.
Katharine believes moving with ease and strength cultivates wellbeing. Her Physical Therapy philosophy is grounded in the movement system approach. Katharine will not only address your acute concern, but also, your habitual movement patterns and postures that create inefficiency and pain. You will learn how to prevent recurrence and be empowered to consciously move in ways that promote your strength and wellness.
Practicing yoga for over 20 years, and guiding students as a yoga instructor since 2011, Katharine incorporates the evidence-based benefits of mindfulness and diaphragmatic breathing into her clinical practice. She works with her patients and clients to establish a transformative and comprehensive treatment plan.
Katharine's pursuit of advanced training continues as she is currently completing her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training with Balanced Body.
Areas of Expertise
Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Labor & Delivery Prep, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Cesarean Incision & Scar Management, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA), Bladder Health, Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Urgency and Frequency, Bowel Health, Constipation, Orthopedics, Sexual Health, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Muscle Weakness, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Rectocele, Cystocele, Uterocele, Pelvic Pain
Populations Treated
All gender identities
Practice Setting
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice
Home Visits
No
Telehealth Offered
No
Languages Spoken
English
Payment Accepted
Cash-Based Services, Accepts Insurance
Accepted Insurance
BCBS IL
University / College
Northwestern University [IL] (PT-00099)