Katy Kemp

My first journey to Nepal was a wild and wondrous exploration of a land and people who live in the most magnificent place on planet earth. The natural beauty did not capture me as much as the beautiful spirits of the Nepali people. To live on so little but to encompass such radiance truly touched my soul. My heart was awakened after this trip in 1999 and I have been dreaming of the day of my return. I can’t express in words my gratitude for being a practitioner with of the 2012 team.

I will be the first Physical Therapist volunteering with the Acupuncture Relief Project. My intention is to treat patients and to train others to restore vitality, strength and motion caused by deficiencies in the biomechanics of the body. Using my specialized physical therapy training, I hope to treat and teach the Nepali people how to optimize health and physical functioning to live the highest quality of life possible in the face of trauma, illness or aging.

My professional path began in 2006 when I graduated from Pacific University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  Today I primarily work with seniors in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The wisdom and courage of my elders inspires me to take my physical therapy knowledge and skills to the communities of Chapagoan.

I am honored to serve the people of Nepal. This journey will undoubtedly allow us to touch countless numbers of lives needing our expertise and compassion. Thank you for your generous support.