Maddie Irmen Connolly

Maddie Irmen Connolly, PT, DPT

Maddie Irmen Connolly, PT, DPT, brings a personal understanding of the demands and joys of movement from her time as a professional dancer to her work as a Physical Therapist. She enjoys working collaboratively with patients and is passionate about using movement and a hands-on approach to foster meaningful changes for her patients. Maddie is motivated to help her patients heal and learn about their bodies so they can return to doing the things that matter most to them.

Maddie’s practice is strongly rooted in the techniques and interconnected whole-body approach of the Institute of Physical Art. She continues to further her practice with continuing education courses and pursuing certification as a Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT). She received her doctorate of physical therapy from Hunter College, where she was honored as the Ayers-Selman Founders Award recipient for scholarship and professional activities. She has completed clinical affiliations specializing in pediatrics and dance medicine.

Katherine Tan PT, MS, OCS, CCTT, CFMT

Katherine was originally drawn to Physical Therapy as a teenager when she sustained an injury as a competitive swimmer. This early experience with rehabilitation convinced her of the importance of an integrative approach to patient care.

For over 15 years, Katherine has been practicing Physical Therapy in the areas of orthopedics and manual therapy. She is a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Maddie’s passion for physical therapy grew out of her experiences sharing movement as a professional modern dancer and dance teacher. She holds a BFA in Dance from The Ohio State University, and danced professionally in New York City, performing theatrical and physically demanding pieces. She also had the pleasure of teaching dance to students of all ages, striving to nourish healthy body-awareness and foster creativity in her students.

Maddie stays moving with dancing, cycling, yoga, Pilates, and hiking. She enjoys any activity that involves her friends, wonderful husband, Ryan, and family!

Maddie's Credentials

Sitting to be a Certified Functional Manual Therapy in 2026

Professional Dance and movement experience

Extensive experience working with Dancers