Staff Spotlight: Megan Westman

What is your name? 

Megan Westman

What is/will be your role at ARC Physical Therapy+? 

Physical Therapist in our Kansas City, KS Clinic 

Where are you from (born, raised, or grew up)?

 Grew up in Overland Park, KS

Where did you go to school?  Please include institution, degree/Cert. earned, and year. 

I graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor in Science and Education.  Then I attended Rockhurst to earn my Doctorate in Physical Therapy! 

Who or what inspired you to get into the physical therapy space? 

My awesome patients inspire me daily! Watching them overcome their own challenges keeps me motivated! 

What do you like most about your work in the physical therapy space? 

I love being able to help people recover and make positive changes in their lives! 

What patients/diagnoses are you most excited about treating? 

I love working with patients with back and spine issues.  As a McKenzie Certified therapist (MDT), I get to use a lot of tools and techniques to help educate patients on how to manage their issues for the long term.  It is very rewarding to see patients understand how the body works and get back to the activities they love. 

Are you involved with any outside organizations? If so, what? 

My husband and I are actively involved in our local church

What do you like to do in your free time? 

Read and play with my daughter! 

How do you like to celebrate a win or a good day?

A stop to Smoothie King 😊 

Favorite Sports Team?

KC Chiefs

Sweet or salty?

Salty 

Coffee or tea? 

Both! But coffee > tea 

Beach or mountains?

Both! But I have a soft sport for the mountains 

Go out or stay in?

Stay in

Anything else you’d like to share? 

I have 2 dogs – Leo is a golden retriever and Winnie is a shepherd mix

Related Blog Posts

TRANSCRIPT: We have partnered with ARC since the beginning, over, I guess, 20 years now, right? Since the beginning. And it’s been a great partnership.[...]

TRANSCRIPT: Well, I just appreciate over the years all the care they’ve taken for my patients. I mean, not all therapists are the same, just[...]

What is your name?   Bayli Liechti What is your role at ARC Physical Therapy+?   Administrative Assistant at the Liberty Clinic. What year did[...]