Kristine Leon Guerrero
Development of Professional Plans & Goals
My professional goals as a Doctor of Physical Therapy center on serving military populations through evidence-based care, tactical rehabilitation, and health promotion. I am especially committed to supporting the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum servicewomen by advancing care models that enhance maternal readiness, recovery, and return-to-duty outcomes. These goals reflect my passion for integrating high-quality rehabilitation, mentorship, and educational leadership to make a meaningful impact within military and tactical healthcare systems.
Immediate Goals (0–6 Mo. Post-Graduation)
- Secure licensure and employment as a civilian physical therapist on a military base.
- Join the APTA state chapter based on duty station assignment (currently registered in Hawaii).
- Obtain NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification to support high-performance military rehabilitation.
Short-Term Goals (1–2 Yrs)
- Achieve clinical proficiency in military and tactical rehabilitation.
- Begin mentorship and clinical instructor training to support DPT students and early-career clinicians.
- Join a collaborative team and initiate strategic planning for improvement of the Army’s Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) Program.
- Complete Pelvic Function Level 1 & Pregnancy & Postpartum Considerations for High Intensity Athletics (Remote Course) through Herman & Wallace as an introduction to more specialized training in perinatal and pelvic health care.
Long-Term Goals (3–5 Yrs)
- Serve as a contributor to the development and implementation of revamped pilot programs for the Army’s P3T Program, with a focus on improving maternal readiness and physical performance outcomes.
- Teach and mentor DPT students as a clinical instructor, promoting excellence and leadership in the next generation of physical therapists.
- Advance my Herman & Wallace specialized training with the High Intensity Perinatal Athletics Practicum, further developing hands-on skills to evaluate and treat high-intensity perinatal athletes within military and athletic populations.
Strategies & Resources
1Progressive Learning
Begin with foundational coursework, then advance to hands-on practicum experiences to refine clinical application.
2Mentorship & Teaching
Seek guidance from experienced clinicians while also developing as a mentor and clinical instructor to reinforce learning through teaching.
3Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Partner with military health teams to contribute to program development, particularly in initiatives like the Army’s P3T Program.
4Professional Engagement
Stay active in APTA and relevant specialty sections to maintain current knowledge and expand my professional network.
5Reflective Practice
Use structured feedback, outcome tracking, and clinical reflection to guide growth and adapt strategies as needed.