Katie Werkema, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Cottonwood Heights
Bio
Katie Werkema is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a dedicated physical therapist. She graduated from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2025. Katie specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy and outpatient physical therapy.
Her patient-centered and relationship-driven approach focuses on building trust and listening to patient goals. She combines evidence-based exercise with hands-on care to help patients understand and manage pain, improving their function and overall quality of life. Katie believes that success in therapy looks different for each individual.
Motivated by her desire to make a meaningful change in patients’ lives, Katie draws on her personal experiences as an athlete dealing with injuries and rehabilitation, fostering strong relationships with patients to support their physical and mental well-being.
In her free time, Katie enjoys weightlifting, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, reading, and crocheting; she has recently begun exploring sourdough baking.