Welcome to Inspire Physical Therapy and Wellness
We believe in making Physical Therapy and Wellness services convenient for you. Here in the St. Louis region, we provide these services in the comfort of your own home, or you can visit us at our Maplewood, MO location. Either way, we promise to make you feel at-ease.
We understand that choosing the right healthcare provider can feel overwhelming. Give us a call—we’d love to hear your story and explore how we can support your journey. Or use the “Book Appointment” link to schedule a free 30-minute Discovery Call!
Meet Kay, the Founder and Owner
Kathleen "Kay" Dunlap, PT, DPT has treated hundreds of patients since she began practicing over a decade ago. She started her own practice to offer more one-on-one time with her patients as well as to offer a whole-body approach.
Dr. Dunlap earned her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. She is passionate about manual therapy for chronic pain and treating balance and vestibular disorders such as BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). She holds certifications in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Disease, the Hesch Method of Manual Therapy (whole body with an emphasis on sacroiliac disorders and neck pain/headaches), Food as Medicine, and Vestibular Rehabilitation.
Kay helps her clients regain their strength and mobility so they can function independently. She customizes every treatment plan to match each individual's unique needs, lifestyle, and preferences. Kay is approachable, easy to talk to, and wants you to feel comfortable during your sessions with her.
More personally, Kay is married and has a young daughter. They live in a historic home in Saint Louis City with their three cats. She has many hobbies, including baking, gardening, hiking, knitting, reading, and watching TV.
Is your problem causing you to miss out on life?
We are dedicated to get you back to doing the things you love. Here are many of the concerns that we treat:
Quality Care You Can Trust
Quality Care You Can Trust
Our mission is to empower each individual to confidently meet their health and wellness goals by providing access to convenient and compassionate care.
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Coming Summer 2025
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Real People. Real Results.
"I saw Dr. Dunlap for a running issue after a marathon. I’m a woman in my 30s, and I needed some guidance on form and muscle imbalances and soreness. Dr. Dunlap listened to me completely, treating me with understanding and respect as we made a care plan together. If you are looking for a PT who really listens to you and partners with you on your movement and function, Dr. Dunlap will be an excellent fit. She thinks about the whole patient and considers your health holistically. My father, a senior, has also benefitted greatly from receiving guidance from Dr. Dunlap on his posture and mobility issues. I would not hesitate to work with Dr. Dunlap again. I trust her completely with my own health and my family's health."
"Kathleen is always very detailed and provides great information about my treatment. She is very thorough and I feel like I'm getting fantastic service."
“Kay Dunlap was great to work with as my Physical Therapist. She is very patient, informative and kind. Kay was wonderful and provided great exercises and information. Kay’s demeanor and professionalism as well as being kind and compassionate is a real plus. She is a terrific Physical Therapist. My therapy goals were completely met."
“Dear Kay, You have been an angel to me. Always cheerful and helpful. I will never forget you.”
“Kay Dunlap was great to work with as my therapist. She is very patient, informative, and kind. Kay was wonderful and provided great exercises and information. Kay’s demeanor and professionalism and well as being kind and compassionate is a real plus. She is terrific!”
"Kathleen is enthusiastically recommended! From our first appointment Kay has met me with a brilliant smile. She’s been consistently prompt, and is professional in every respect. Kathleen knows her way around human anatomy, and is very thoughtful about how a change or adjustment in one body area can affect a completely different area. Kay creates challenging, helpful ‘homework’ that’s well presented for clear understanding. The homework’s doable! Most importantly, my strength and endurance have improved significantly since I started working with Kay, as my pain has decreased!"
"My visit was great, the therapist was caring & understanding. She allowed me to rest & was encouraging & patient. Since I am an older person, that is appreciated. She made me feel I made progress & was fun to work with She is an asset to any company & individual."
"I had several visits with this provider. I found her to be respectful and professional and I enjoyed working with her. She is knowledgeable and her expertise has greatly improved my balance and mobility."
"I really felt comfortable with Kathleen. She is very professional and a caring person. She understood my pain and helped me."
"Dr Dunlap, is attentive and kind, and helped me through treatment for migraines. It has helped with them immensely! Highly recommend her to anyone!"
“This was my first experience with physical therapy ever. People should feel the energy of someone that cares and not just doing it for work. Kathleen is an outstanding, bubbly person.”
“Dear Kathleen, I feel so fortunate that I’ve met you, despite the injury that brought us together. Thank you for making me feel SO much better!! I appreciate your positivity and your expertise. Thank you!”
"Kathleen is very caring, knowledgeable, and professional. She helped me heal my knee and shoulder."
"I have had two separate therapy sessions with Kathleen. The first was due to a pinched nerve in my neck. She is very good at listening and understanding what your symptoms and problems are. She was able to, in a few sessions using traction, to alleviate my problem. I am now currently seeing Kathleen on a sciatic nerve and arthritis (in my knees and right hip) issue. She has diagnosed where most of my pain is coming from and has set up exercises to strengthen and alleviate the pain that I am having. Kathleen is very professional, considerate and cheerful. She is very pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs therapy."