Empowering you to feel your best!
Dr. Kelly Holland
Arizona’s Only McKenzie Method® Diplomate
About
About Dr. Kelly Holland
Kelly Holland, PT, MPT, DPT, Dip. MDT, has been helping heal and empower people like you for nearly 20 years. With a doctorate in physical therapy, she is trained in all aspects of the practice. She specializes in neck, back and extremity disorders and has devoted special study to osteopenia and osteoporosis care.
In addition to her academic degrees, Kelly earned diplomate credentials in the evidence-based McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) from the renowned McKenzie Institute International®, headquartered in New Zealand. One of approximately 450 McKenzie diplomates around the world, Kelly is the only diplomate practicing in the state of Arizona.
After working for and running physical therapy clinics, Kelly recently opened her own physical therapy practice in Scottsdale and Tempe.
About you!
During your first appointment, Kelly will listen carefully to you, review your medical history and any imaging you provide, and thoroughly assess your physical therapy needs with a detailed diagnostic process. She will tell you what she thinks is possible and will develop a personalized treatment plan for you. She will help you understand what’s likely causing your pain, she will train you how to stop your pain and she’ll teach you how to keep your pain from coming back.
With expertise and compassion, Kelly is committed to empowering you to feel your best!
About the butterfly
Some people have asked why we use a butterfly with a spine for our logo. Butterflies symbolize a beautiful metamorphosis. As we all learned in school, butterflies begin life as eggs. They transform into caterpillars. Next, in the chrysalis phase, the larva cells grow into butterflies. Together, we will work to create an important metamorphosis for you.
Treatment
Assess ✦ Treat ✦ Restore ✦ Prevent
When you come to Holland Spine Physical Therapy PLC, you’ll receive an in-depth evaluation that usually lasts about an hour, following the protocols of the evidence-based McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT). The evaluation includes, for example, a series of repeated movements and sustained positions. Seeing the body's reaction helps Dr. Holland understand the nature of the problem and how to correct it.
Then, Kelly, a diplomate in the McKenzie Method®, will develop an initial treatment plan and begin patient education to help you understand MDT, recovery and prevention. Subsequent visits typically last 45-60 minutes. While not all conditions benefit from MDT, we know quickly if they will, and most patients experience improvement during the first session.
Treatment is available in-clinic following CDC COVID-19 practices and via HIPAA-compliant tele-health.
Conditions Treated
Specializing in neck, back and extremity disorders
(pre / post surgery)
elbow, wrist or hand
extremity including the shoulder and shoulder blade, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand
vertebrae
discectomy, laminectomy / foraminotomy
syndrome
ankle and foot
upper and lower leg, knee, ankle, and foot
The McKenzie Method®
The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) is an international, evidence-based method of patient evaluation and treatment for spine and extremity pain. MDT was developed by Robin McKenzie, a physiotherapist from New Zealand, and is practiced by physicians and physical therapists in more than 45 countries.
Robin discovered that musculoskeletal pain is often “mechanical” in nature, meaning that movements and postures cause pain. In similar fashion, movements and postures can be used to eliminate pain. MDT promotes recovery through patient education and empowerment to self-treat through corrective, repeated movements and postures. This method of treatment has helped millions to recover, restoring their quality of life.
Compassionate Care
Pain is a real pain! When you’re experiencing it, you can barely focus on anything else. You want to feel like yourself again (if not better). That’s what we want, too. That’s our mission.
At Holland Spine Physical Therapy, PLC, we use the protocols of the evidence-based McKenzie Method® to understand and treat your pain. As we do, we’re committed to giving you the highest standards of care, compassion, kindness and comfort.
After a thorough assessment, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan for you. You’ll always receive one-on-one care with Kelly in a calm, unrushed environment. We’ll become partners in your recovery, and you’ll play an active role. You’ll learn what’s causing your pain, how to make it go away, and how to prevent it from coming back. That’s what we mean by “empowering you to feel your best!”
Testimonials
“You are a wonderful therapist, Kelly.”
— Amber E.
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“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you … your PT assistance has been invaluable.”
— Barry F.
“You are the best.”
— Sandi W.
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“You’re the finest clinical therapist I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. Your kindness and empathy for all those you touch will help so many folks.”
— Todd B., former supervisor
For Patients
Making an appointment
To make an appointment, please call 602-320-1007 or email kelly@hollandspinephysicaltherapy.com. Dr. Holland will happily provide a free, preliminary consultation.
Initial evaluations last about 60 minutes. Subsequent appointments generally run 45-60 minutes. Please wear comfortable clothes to your appointments.
Payment information
Holland Spine Physical Therapy, PLC, is a cash-based practice, accepting cash, check, and credit card payments. For patients with out-of-network insurance benefits, we will provide a “super bill” of services provided to help you receive available reimbursement from your insurance company.
Patient forms
To help us make progress together as quickly as possible, we’d appreciate your completing the patient intake form below at least 48 hours before your first appointment. You can use either the online or printable format. If you use the printable form, we ask that you scan your completed form and email it to kelly@hollandspinephysicaltherapy.com. The online intake form will come directly to Kelly.