Katie Counter is a state-licensed and nationally-certified athletic trainer with more than 13 years of experience. She joined Inova Sports Medicine in 2015 and she works as a clinical athletic trainer. She is trained in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, and works alongside orthopedic surgeons and primary care sports medicine physicians treating athletes and patients of all ages and ability.

Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in athletic training at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA. She then earned her Master of Science at The Citadel in Charleston, SC, while completing her internship at the College of Charleston. After being hired by the College of Charleston she served as an athletic trainer for the men's soccer, women's tennis and equestrian teams. She also spent time teaching in the Athletic Training Education Program as well as serving as the clinical coordinator. After her time in Charleston, Katie went on to complete an athletic training residency at University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.

Katie became interested in pursuing athletic training because of her own interests in sports and an active lifestyle. Her goal is to help patients return to their favorite activity as quickly and safely as possible.

Radio Shows

The Role of the Athletic Trainer On & Off the Field. August 2017.