Karen has been a practicing clinician for over 22 years. She has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, and her Bachelor’s degree was through University of Central Florida. She also has an advanced certification in Lymphedema management. Dr. Stephens has a broad spectrum of experience in a multitude of settings including, acute care, stroke management, pediatric, geriatrics, and outpatient. She is currently expanding her knowledge and experience through an advanced certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy from McKenzie Institute International. She has presented CEU courses to physicians as well as other therapists to achieve cohesive clinical understanding between all disciplines to produce better outcomes for their patients. Her hobbies are outdoor activities, and spending time with family.