Crystal Funke, DPT, MHA, PT

Professional Background

Crystal Funke, DPT, MHA, PT, is a clinical instructor in the KU Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She joined the faculty of the School of Health Professions in July 2023 and teaches courses in the physical therapy doctoral program, including applied kinesiology, physical therapy interventions, orthopedic physical therapy, and musculoskeletal conditions and management.

In addition, Funke is director of physical therapy services at the Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center at KU Medical Center and is also active with the JaySTART Clinic.

Funke has more than a decade of clinical experience as a physical therapist and currently provides telehealth services for Joint Recovery Services/TheraNow in Tyler, Texas, and Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Academic Background

After receiving a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Kansas State University, Funke completed a doctorate in physical therapy at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, in 2013. In 2020, she added a master's degree in health care administration from Grantham University in Little Rock, Arkansas.