Katrina J.  Banks, PT, DPT, CCI, CSRS, LSVT-BIG, NCSBoard Certified Neurologic Physical Therapist is a licensed Physical Therapist with a specialty in Neurology, and CEO of Neurologic Optimal Wellness Physical Therapy LLC. She is a Springfield, MA native and became intrigued with the profession of Physical Therapy back in high school when her aunt had suffered a stroke.She is a UMASS Amherst Alum (Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Bachelors of Art in Psychology 2007), an American International College Alum (Masters of Physical Therapy 2009), and a Temple University Alum (Doctor of Physical Therapy 2014).

She is a lifelong learner and wants to stay current to any new research or interventions that may be beneficial to her clientele. Currently she is a Certified Clinical Instructor (2016) for Physical Therapist students, certified as a Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (2016), certified in LSVT-BIG Parkinson’s disease (2017), a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association (2020), and recently obtained a certification as a Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) therapist (2021). 

Dr. Banks has been featured in a number of publications, including Women’s Health Magazine, Essence, and The Huffington Post. She is also a frequent guest on television and radio shows, where she shares her expertise on a variety of wellness topics.