Mackenzie Kennedy
Mackenzie Kennedy (she/her) is a student physical therapist at the University of North Georgia, currently pursuing her DPT and holding the credential of an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist. With a strong foundation built upon shadowing, volunteering, and working within the physical therapy field since 2018 across numerous settings, Mackenzie brings both practical experience and a deep commitment to fostering inclusivity to her academic pursuits. Recognizing the importance of accessibility and disability equity, she has pioneered new guidelines and ideas for inclusivity within the UNG physical therapy program, actively paving the way for future students. Looking ahead, Mackenzie will be transitioning to a full-time therapist role with Benchmark Physical Therapy in the greater metro Atlanta area, where she intends to continue her vital work in promoting inclusivity, with a particular focus on bringing in LGBTQ+ inclusive practices. Drawing from her own lived experience navigating the world with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, she offers a personal perspective to the crucial conversations surrounding accessibility and disability equity within healthcare. As a student panelist at the "Advancing Accessibility and Disability Equity Summit," she shared reflections on her journey and the importance of fostering a more inclusive environment for both patients and future clinicians. Mackenzie's clinical interests include pediatrics, chronic pain management, and the complexities of connective tissue disorders, areas deeply informed by her personal understanding of navigating healthcare with a disability.
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