Katie Graves

Katie Graves, PT, DPT, DHSc earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from University of California, Davis and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of the Pacific. In 2024, she earned the Doctor of Health Science degree from University of the Pacific. Her research interests include student success in higher education, health advocacy and cardiopulmonary physical therapy. She is also a graduate of the Folsom Long Term Orthopedic Manual Therapy program.

Dr. Graves began teaching early in her career as adjunct faculty for University of the Pacific and continued teaching intermittently over the course of 16 years while practicing at an outpatient orthopedic clinic and serving as an APTA certified clinical instructor. She earned her board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2009. In 2020, Dr. Graves shifted her focus of clinical practice to the home health setting and now enjoys providing care and serving patients within the San Joaquin County community alongside her academic appointment.

Dr. Graves is passionate about teaching and loves working with students. She strives to create an inclusive learning environment that supports the success of the cohort, as well as facilitating a meaningful learning experience for each individual student. Her teaching philosophy aligns with the principles of adult learning theory, and she aims to utilize a variety of teaching methods designed to prepare students for future excellence.

Both Dr. Graves and her husband are proud Pacific Tiger Physical Therapy Alumni! They have two (now adult) children, and they enjoy spending time together outdoors, playing tennis, or on occasion getting away for a weekend up north at the Graves family ranch.