Dr. Greathouse graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors in Health Science in 2001, and continued on to graduate with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 2003. She has 13 years of experience as a full-time practicing clinician in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy with an emphasis on Manual Therapy. She has taken many continuing education courses through the osteopathic medicine program at Michigan State University. Some of these courses include exercise prescription, muscle energy, high velocity, myofascial release and craniosacral. Due to her drive for continued learning and best patient care, she completed her Manual Therapy Certification in 2015 and earned her transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree in 2016 from the University of St. Augustine in Florida.
Dr. Greathouse is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor. She was nominated for the “Cindy Kincaid Clinical Instructor of the year” award in 2011. She enjoys educating students and seeing their growth clinically during their academic clinical affiliations.
She is excited to continue her career with Doctors of Physical Therapy as an onsite physical therapist at Dart Container in Michigan. With most of her experience being in restorative care, she is happy to now incorporate the prevention piece into her practice.
When Kristina is not working, she enjoys living an active lifestyle with her family. She likes watching and playing sports with her children, vegetable gardening, and camping/vacationing. You will find her cheering on the Michigan State Spartans!