Locations

Karen Browning, PT, DPT

Director

Kent, CT|

Originally from Rhode Island, Karen earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and worked in corporate health and wellness for 10 years, the first 6 years in Providence and the last 4 years in Connecticut. Karen continued her career in the fitness field as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer. She has also worked as an American Red Cross class instructor while raising her two sons, now 20 and 22 years old. Karen returned to school at the University of Hartford in 2014 where she earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has been working in out patient rehab full time while also doing some per diem work in acute care. Karen has continued her education by completing training in Mulligan, McKenzie, pelvic restoration and dry needing.

Certifications

Mulligan

McKenzie

Pelvic Restoration

Dry Needing

Arlin DeBoer, PT

Physical Therapist

Kent, CT|

Certifications

Arlin DeBoer received a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in orthopedic physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. He was an adjunct professor in the orthopedic physical therapy graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh.

Arlin has expertise in the treatment of orthopedic, sports, and neurological conditions, and geriatrics. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings. Arlin and his wife Laura, also a physical therapist, opened Kent Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation in 2000. Arlin and Laura enjoy cross-country skiing, off-road biking, golfing, hiking and jogging.

Evan Menze, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Kent, CT|

Evan has always had a passion for exercise, fitness and health. He earned a Degree in Kinesiology from University of Rhode Island and Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Connecticut. Throughout his work and clinical experience, he  has worked with people of all ages from infants to the geriatric population.

Evan has always had a passion for helping other people and has worked with young adults with autism for 5 years by helping with daily activities, and helping them be a part of the community. Evan also has a passion for sport & athletics. He played hockey & baseball his whole life growing up. His love of sports has created a passion for helping people return to higher levels of activity and to remain active.

Since working with ACCESS PT in our Kent location, he has had experience working with many different populations such as sports injuries, gait and balance deficits, orthopedic injuries, low back pain, and post surgical patients.

Certifications

Completion of McKenzie Part A: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, The Lumbar Spine

Tracey Lynn Shrack

Patient Coordinator

Kent, CT|