Ashley Kumar, DPT, COMT, CKTP, DN
PERSONAL TRAINER AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Ashley Kumar is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in injury prevention and postural alignment, bridging the gap between rehabilitation and fitness. She is passionate about teaching clients how to move often and move well by emphasizing proper body mechanics and alignment. Ashley earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Missouri State University and is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through Maitland Physiotherapy Seminars. She uses a variety of evidence-based techniques—including Graston Technique, Kinesio Taping, Active Release Therapy, and Dry Needling—to enhance outcomes and promote long-term mobility.
Ashley’s focus areas include orthopedic injuries, postpartum care, running-related injuries, and functional movement training. Her approach is highly personalized, blending therapeutic care with fitness-minded strategies to help clients remain active, pain-free, and mobile. As a wellness advocate, she also incorporates stress management and diaphragmatic breathing techniques to address chronic pain and promote overall healing. She inspires her clients to take ownership of their health and incorporates both education and practical movement strategies into every session.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Postpartum corrective exercise, orthopedic manual therapy (COMT), dry needling, Graston Technique, Kinesio taping, injury prevention, running analysis, postural alignment, work ergonomics, functional movement integration
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“I have suffered from consistent headaches and lower back pain for years. Ashley is amazing and has been a tremendous blessing to me. She has helped me in so many ways (physical therapy, pain management, and corrective movement). Life-changing.”
“I have nothing but good things to say about Ashley Kumar. I started seeing her last fall for intense, constant hip pain. The first physical therapist I saw told me I should get cortisone shots in my hips if I didn’t get any better. Not Ashley: she knew that muscle weaknesses and imbalances were causing my pain. I am grateful to report that after months of doing the exercises that Ashley has given me, I am now pain-free and have returned stronger and healthier to my normal running and walking activities, without any cortisone shots. I continue to train with Ashley because there is no one else like her. Thank you, Ashley, for doing what you do!”