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Chen, MS, LAT, ATC, Katie

Katie Chen, MS, LAT, ATC
- Title:
- Assistant Athletic Trainer - Football
- Email:
Katie Chen joined the Health & Performance staff at the University of Minnesota in June 2022 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer working with Football.
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Originally from Claremont, CA, Katie attended the University of Minnesota and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. While at Minnesota, she worked as a student intern with Gopher Football from 2017 – 2020. Chen then attended Boston University and graduated with a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training in May 2022. She was a medical volunteer for the 2022 Boston Marathon.
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Katie is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Minnesota State Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT). She holds certification in Dry Needling Level 1.
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Personal Pronouns:
She/Her/Hers
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Clinical Interests:
Preventative Care Strategies
Manual Therapy
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Originally from Claremont, CA, Katie attended the University of Minnesota and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. While at Minnesota, she worked as a student intern with Gopher Football from 2017 – 2020. Chen then attended Boston University and graduated with a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training in May 2022. She was a medical volunteer for the 2022 Boston Marathon.
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Katie is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Minnesota State Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT). She holds certification in Dry Needling Level 1.
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Personal Pronouns:
She/Her/Hers
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Clinical Interests:
Preventative Care Strategies
Manual Therapy
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