Ms. Kristen Fogle, PT, DPT

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Get to know Physical Therapist Dr. Kristen Fogle, who serves patients in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Fogle is a physical therapist specializing in the treatment of orthopedic and women’s health related conditions. She is in practice with Align Health in Columbus, Ohio. She places a high priority on patient education, enabling clients to take ownership of their recovery and maintain optimal function and fitness levels outside of the clinic.

Currently, Dr. Fogle has been focused on working with clients in the outpatient setting dealing with women’s health related conditions, orthopedic related injuries, and post-operative conditions. She has completed multiple trainings through Functional Movement Systems to better serve her community in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Dr. Fogle received her women’s health certification with Herman & Wallace to be able to provide exceptional care for women dealing with different conditions of pelvic floor pain, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Dr. Fogle has continuously advanced her efforts and skill set by attaining specialty training and certifications through Astym, Master Dry Needling and RockTape.

Before embarking on her professional journey, Dr. Fogle earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine with a concentration on Physical Therapy from Mercyhurst College in 2010. She then went on to graduate with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Toledo in 2013. 

Upon receiving her Doctorate degree, she came home to Columbus, Ohio, where she has been working as a physical therapist in the inpatient and outpatient settings. She has served as a physical therapist/facility manager at Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers (February 2015 – August 2020) and as a physical therapist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (July 2013 – February 2015).

Align Health was founded by Jamie Coburn Van Horn. Although recently established, the idea originated about 15 years ago. Ten years into her career as an occupational therapist, Jamie knew she was called to do more in healthcare – what that “more” was she wasn’t quite sure at that time. ​Then through her own life experiences – recovery from a severe motor vehicle accident, life/career changes, and the adoption of a neurodiverse child – she was faced with navigating a path of challenges. She set forth to align a group of holistic professionals to serve her integrative health needs. It is from this mission, Jamie founded Align Health – a collaborative mind body wellness approach to optimal lifestyle management. 

As the name implies, Align Health is a collaborative group of mind body wellness professionals “giving support to” (align) clients’ efforts of achieving a “state of physical, mental, and social well-being” (health). 

Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, electrotherapy, shockwave modality, exercise prescription, joint mobilization and health education, treats conditions such as chronic or acute pain, soft tissue injuries, cartilage damage, arthritis, gait disorders, and physical impairments typically of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological, and endocrinological origins. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient’s physical functions through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, rehabilitation, and patient education. It is practiced by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries).

On a more personal note, Dr. Fogle is passionate about fitness, including both running and Crossfit. She resides in the greater Columbus area with her husband, son, and golden doodle, all of which keep her on her toes outside the clinic. She brings her passion of life and fitness to her treatment style to help her clients achieve their lifestyle goals.

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