Dr. Kutina’s path to physical therapy was anything but traditional. After earning her bachelor’s degree in English and Theater, she realized that what she missed most from her years as a high school and collegiate All-American athlete in lacrosse and cross country was helping people stay active and perform at their best.

She returned to Case Western Reserve University to earn her Master’s degree in Anatomy before completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Duke University. Over the next decade, she worked alongside leading orthopedic specialists in North Carolina, including Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic and the medical team supporting the Carolina Hurricanes. During that time, she also earned her Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, a distinction awarded to only a select group of clinicians each year.

Driven by a passion for understanding how people move and recover, Dr. Kutina went on to earn her PhD in Rehabilitation Science and Technology, specializing in lower limb biomechanics and motor learning.

Today, with nearly 20 years of experience in orthopedics, biomechanics, and movement science, Dr. Kutina combines advanced clinical expertise with a personalized approach to help patients move better, recover faster, and return confidently to the activities they love.