Kelsie Van Horn, DPT

About Kelsie

Hi, I’m Kelsie Van Horn, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for dance medicine and performance-based rehabilitation. I work with dancers and active individuals to recover from injury, optimize performance, and build long-term resilience so they can continue doing what they love. I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah, where I also completed my undergraduate studies in Ballet and Kinesiology. As a trained ballet dancer with experience across multiple styles, I understand the demands of performance and how they influence movement and injury risk. I’ve worked with dancers across all levels, from pediatric and pre-professional to collegiate and professional performers. My clinical experience includes neurologic, pediatric, acute care, aquatic rehabilitation, and international settings. These experiences have shaped a well-rounded, adaptable approach to care—strengthening my focus on motor control, movement quality, and whole-body health. My work in aquatic therapy also led me to develop an Aqua Barre program, blending ballet principles with water-based rehabilitation to build strength, control, and confidence in a low-impact environment. I take a whole-body, patient-centered and individualized approach, looking beyond the site of pain to assess movement patterns, technique, and contributing lifestyle factors, while blending manual therapy, targeted exercise, and movement retraining to support both recovery and performance. Outside of the clinic, I enjoy staying active through hiking, exploring new places, and spending time outdoors. I also love traveling and experiencing new cultures, which continues to broaden my perspective and bring balance and curiosity into my work.