Catherine Cieslak, PT, DPT
Director, George Fox Physical Therapy Community Clinic
Areas of Expertise
- International primary care
- Outpatient settings
- Persistent pain
Catherine Cieslak, a graduate of George Fox's physical therapy program, joined the university in 2023 to work as a full-time physical therapist and as director of the university's Physical Therapy Community Clinic. She is now working part-time in the clinic.
A winter 2023 graduate of the PT program at George Fox, she has a passion for giving back to the university and the greater community of Newberg through the healing ministry of physical therapy. She has also led the program's service trip to Uganda in the spring and summer many years.
In addition to her DPT degree from George Fox, she holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Oregon State University (2018). Catherine lives in Beaverton with her husband Stephen, and attends St. Mary Cathedral Catholic Church in Portland.
Catherine and her husband welcomed their first baby girl, Gianna, in May of 2025 and love the new joy-filled adventure of family life. She enjoys singing in church and at weddings, taking trips to the Oregon Coast, playing board/card games, and spending quality time with family and friends.