Onward Milwaukee
Performance Physical Therapy
Excellence Looks Different
Free 15-minute Consultation
Our Mission
Eliminating pain and maximizing performance for active individuals in Milwaukee. This is performance physical therapy!
“Just Rest” isn’t the answer. Deep down, you know that, and so do we. At Onward Milwaukee Physical Therapy, we replace that generic advice with comprehensive assessment and treatment plans enabling us to create a specific road map for your active and accelerated recovery. Get us on your team so you can stop “waiting it out” and start making progress back to the activities you love today.
Running Evaluations
Hip Impingement
Shoulder Pain
Back Pain
Our Team
Meet the Onward Milwaukee Team
Dr. Kelly Benfey, PT
Kelly is a physical therapist and Crossfit Level 1 Trainer located in Milwaukee, WI. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. In addition to being owner of Onward Milwaukee and clinical physical therapist, Kelly assumes a role as adjunct faculty for the Clinical Management of Fitness Athletes division under the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE). Over weekend courses, she teaches physical therapists around the country on how to improve their skills with treating athletes of all kinds.
Dr. Drew Nicholas, PT, DPT, OCS, CF-L1
Drew is a physical therapist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Drew completed an orthopedic residency and manual therapy certification program through Evidence in Motion and is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. He also has additional training and certifications in the areas of neck and back pain, spinal manipulation, and management of the fitness athlete.
The Onward Experience
What Our Clients Say
“I started seeing Kelly to address lingering issues with my lower back a hip arthroscopy a few years back. After working with numerous other providers, was still having issues. After just a couple of sessions with Kelly, my back pain disappeared and I was able to keep doing my favorite activities without any pain or limitations!”
– Jared P.
“As a CrossFit athlete, I wanted to work with a PT who understood the demands of CrossFit and could optimize treatment with this in mind. I have been able to return to what I love, AND I have more mobility, strength, and knowledge thanks to Dr. Benfey. Her approach is comprehensive; though I saw her for a hip issue, she also helped me address related issues to improve my overall performance.”
– Lisa B.
“The day I started working with Kelly Benfey, I could barely walk, because I was in such pain. By the time our first session was over, I was able to walk home, pain free. She was very professional and knowledgeable and not only worked with my injured quads but also put me through workouts that gradually increased in intensity and strengthened my quads until I was able to start working out normally again.”
– Matt C.