Welcome! I’m Killian.

I’m a physical therapist, run coach, and strength coach. But, most importantly, I’m a runner myself. I’ve loved running since I was 8 years old, however, it wasn’t until a recent injury that I realized how out of touch the healthcare system can be when it comes to runners. 

This is why I’ve dedicated hundreds of hours to expanding my knowledge within the running rehab space, as well as run and strength coaching. My goal is to keep you running, to promote longevity in the sport, and to show you just how strong you are! 

I know that navigating an injury or knowing how to properly train for your next race can bring on stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. In my work, I always aim to make the process enjoyable (and fun!), so that you can meet your goals and see your own resiliency.  

Ever since graduating with my doctorate of physical therapy, I’ve known that I want to work with runners, but I didn’t know in what capacity. Did I just want to help them rehab injuries? Or could I do more? After watching injured runners be forced to alter or completely stop training, I realized that I could help them address those “niggles” that pop up before they end up in my office. This is why I now offer run coaching as well.  

No matter the stage of your running journey, I can’t wait to help you chase your goals!  

Fun Facts

I’m Irish, but I prefer a Midwest goodbye

Born & raised in Michigan

Dog mom to Bailey & Troy

Favorite movie: Harry Potter (3 obviously)

Michigan State Spartan

Dream job as a kid: play in the NBA- yes, you read that right- the NBA

Favorite TV show: MASH

Client Love

  • Killian takes a different approach to physical therapy and actually makes it fun and educational. She not only has helped reduce my pain, but she has also helped me improve mobility and build strength in my weak areas to make sure I can keep going to the gym. She is so knowledgeable and kind and even goes the extra mile to check-in in between appointments. Highly recommend!

    Michelle B.

  • I’m so glad I've been able to work with Killian. I’ve been to large rehab clinics where I barely saw my PT and felt more like a number than a person. That’s not the case with Killian. You’re her only priority the whole session. She takes her time and listens to your needs and carefully crafts a rehab program that gets results! As a long distance runner who’s done several marathons, recent knee pain was really holding me back. I was getting pain going up the stairs and was having trouble running for more than 30 minutes. Since working with Killian I ran my fastest 1/2 marathon in 5 years and I don’t have any more pain! I can’t recommend her enough.

    Mike J.

  • Killian is by far my favorite PT I've worked with. I had her for two injuries and she was amazing. She took her job to the next level. Obviously she helped me recover but she did it in such a personal way. She showed how much she cared and genuinely wanted to help. Even when I was cleared, she still helped me to find a personal trainer to continue my muscle gain. She is great at what she does and she makes sure to have a relationship with you.

    Julia J.

  • Killian was very attentive, organized, and thorough. The emails with detailed directions and youtube video links are especially helpful for keeping you on track. I also appreciated the ease of booking and communicating.

    Rachel H.

  • Dr. Carlton is knowledgeable, professional, effective and takes a positive proactive approach to patient care. She has literally taken care of me shoulder to toe, for athletic and everyday injury recovery. I'm an ex athlete and full-time coach and have seen Dr. Carlton on numerous occasions in which she has treated me and gotten me "back in the game". She demonstrates a wide range of therapies and does a great job of helping patients understand their recovery process.

    Brandon B.

  • I met Killian three days after my total knee replacement. She was young and I thought my rehab would be just going through the motions. Boy was I wrong! Killian is highly skilled and very goal oriented. She motivated you to work hard and get your life back to normal. I'm in my early 70s and my passion is cycling and we discussed a plan to get me back on my bike. And within seven weeks we achieved that goal. I can't say enough good things about her. Hire her and you won't regret it.

    Tim H.