About

Breanna Ellis, PT, DPT, OCS, is a licensed Physical Therapist who discovered a passion for health and wellness from a young age as a competitive dancer in her upbringing in Minnesota. Her fascination with movement has been a driving force, and she finds great fulfillment from guiding her patients along the journey from injury to recovery, primarily through the education of body awareness and the promotion of healthy movement patterns. She has pursued advanced coursework in various areas including manual therapy, sports physical therapy, yoga, and strength and conditioning. Furthermore, she earned additional certifications in Pelvic Health and Pilates. Breanna enjoys helping her patients achieve optimal health through individualized treatment plans utilizing a combination of manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise. She strives to not only alleviate patients’ pain but return them to their activities and passions. When she’s not treating patients, Breanna enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, boating, taking exercise classes, trying new restaurants, going to events, and engaging in different cultural experiences in Minneapolis.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Emory University (2017)
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – Exercise and Movement Science, University of Wisconsin (2013)

Professional Certifications

Pelvic Floor Level 1 Certified, Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
Pilates Mat One and Mat Two Trained, Balanced Body
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR, AED)
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
Functional Dry Needling, Kinetacore
Pilates Reformer 1 Trained, Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI)

Professional Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Achievements & Awards

Honors Graduate, Emory University