Kelly Werts, DPT (she/her/hers)

Physical Therapist
Advocate Health
Charlotte, NC, United States

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Health Science degree and a Minor in Psychology from Clemson University in 2009. I received my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Emory University in 2012.

I am currently working full time as a Physical Therapist (PT) at Carolinas Rehabilitation - Charlotte on the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) team. In addition to SCI and neurodegenerative diseases, I have additional training to specialize in wound care and vestibular therapy. I am a co-investigator or PT assessor on several research studies, including studies looking at psychometric properties of SCI outcome measures or PT wound care in the SCI population. I am a current member of the Neurology Section of the APTA and APTA North Carolina. I am looking to advance my career and share my knowledge by mentoring and leading therapists to perform quality and evidence-based care.

Presentation(s):

• Navigating Quality of Life and Pressure Injuries in Spinal Cord Injury Care 2565

  Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM  

• Interdisciplinary Vestibular Screening and Treatment Protocols for TBI, SCI, and Oncologic Diagnoses in Inpatient Rehabilitation 1928

  Thursday, October 30, 2025
  1:15 PM - 2:15 PM