Kelly Villars, PT, DPT, CLT, is a dedicated and experienced physical therapist with over two decades of service on the Northshore. Born and raised in New Orleans, Kelly began her healthcare journey with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Adventist University in 1990. She spent 10 years as a registered nurse, first in oncology and later in cardiac intensive care, before discovering her passion for rehabilitation. In 2001, Kelly earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University in Pittsburgh. Since 2002, she has been committed to helping patients in the Northshore community restore mobility and improve quality of life.
She is widely known for her specialization in treating back pain and is a recognized Certified Lymphedema Therapist serving the Northshore community. Kelly holds advanced training in myofascial release, functional manual therapy, and the McKenzie method for back assessment and treatment. In 2009, she became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through Klose Training and continues to be a trusted resource for patients managing lymphedema.
Kelly and her husband, Rennie, continue to reside on the Northshore. Their family has grown to include Jessica and Matt, Matthew and Jo, and two grandsons, Luke and Tripp, along with their beloved dog, Chloe. In her free time, Kelly enjoys gardening, going on walks, reading, and baking sourdough bread.
She is widely known for her specialization in treating back pain and is a recognized Certified Lymphedema Therapist serving the Northshore community. Kelly holds advanced training in myofascial release, functional manual therapy, and the McKenzie method for back assessment and treatment. In 2009, she became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through Klose Training and continues to be a trusted resource for patients managing lymphedema.
Kelly and her husband, Rennie, continue to reside on the Northshore. Their family has grown to include Jessica and Matt, Matthew and Jo, and two grandsons, Luke and Tripp, along with their beloved dog, Chloe. In her free time, Kelly enjoys gardening, going on walks, reading, and baking sourdough bread.
Kelly Villars PT, DPT, CLT