Kieran earned his B.S. in Microbiology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2016. Following that, he worked at Newbury Park Physical Therapy as a PT tech, gaining valuable experience in the field. He continued his studies as a member of the inaugural cohort at Oregon State University – Cascades, earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree before coming home to NPPT as a Physical Therapist. He is a Ventura County native, originally hailing from Ventura.
As part of his capstone study he conducted research looking at the kinematics, plantar pressure, and kinetics of traditional vs maximal running shoes in recreational athletes, and is in the process of publishing the results along with 6 of his colleagues.
In his free time Kieran enjoys weightlifting, snowboarding, mountain biking, and running. He is a devote fan of LA sports teams and also enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.