Philly's Top Physical Therapy Team

Jessica, originally from Bucks County, PA, graduated from Temple University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She was awarded her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Thomas Jefferson University in 2018 after successful completion of 4 clinical internships and evidence based research on spinal cord injuries. She presented her findings at the 2018 Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, LA.

While a doctoral student, Jessica completed an affiliation with Strive at the Delran location, where she treated a variety of patients with orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, and pediatric neurological disorders. In 2018, she was added to the Moorestown Strive location where she treats a wide variety of outpatient diagnoses and conditions.

Jessica is licensed in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey where she qualifies for direct access evaluations. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Her future career goals include becoming certified in the McKenzie Method for treatment of spine and extremities and earning her Orthopedic Specialist Certification. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, especially pediatric cases.

In her time away from work, Jessica spends her time with family and friends, traveling, and exercising. She lives in Philadelphia and loves exploring the city.

Julia Kajen graduated from Simmons University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015. Prior to moving to Philadelphia in 2020, she was a volunteer at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program and Bridge Over Troubled Waters, providing medical care, health education and support for people experiencing homelessness. Julia was an adjunct faculty member in the DPT program at Simmons University and continues to mentor physical therapist students.

Julia is passionate about the field of physical therapy and has presented at the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference, Yale School of Nursing, and Tufts Medical Center on topics including chronic pain, pelvic health, and physical therapy for the transgender and gender non-binary population.

Julia is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and has pelvic health training through the Herman & Wallace Institute. She plans to earn her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification in the next few years.

Julia has special clinical interests in bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunctions, and pain disorders including vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, abdominal pain, coccydynia, fibromyalgia, and amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome. Julia enjoys working with patients with hip and ankle dysfunctions, performing artists, and the LGBTQI community. She emphasizes corrective exercise and manual therapy during her treatment sessions. She empowers her patients by teaching them relevant anatomy, physiology, pain science, and symptom management techniques.

Julia is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is involved in the Academy of Orthopedics, Academy of Pelvic Health, and the PT Political Action Committee. She serves on the Finance Committee of the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association.

Julia is involved in community activism, and her hobbies include reading, hiking, watching horror movies, and preparing to write a novel.

Lorah Kate Styer, Katie for short, graduated from Alvernia University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Prior to graduate school, Katie attended Temple University where she achieved a B.S in Kinesiology. She completed her final clinical affiliation with Strive Physical Therapy in Moorestown, and currently works at this location.

Katie has experience treating a wide range of patients that range between acute care in the ICU, pediatrics, and orthopedics in the outpatient setting. Throughout her clinical affiliations, she has worked with patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, including developmental delays, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, post-op hip and knee replacements, low back pain, and balance dysfunction. She hopes to eventually earn her Orthopedic Certified Specialist certification, while also taking a variety of continuing education courses to gain a broad scope of knowledge. Outside of physical therapy, Katie’s hobbies include traveling, hiking, spending time in the Outer Banks, hiking, and going on long walks through Philly.