Kyra Kress is a Physical Therapist who graduated from Daemen University in Buffalo, NY in 2021. She has known Taylor since 2016, when they were teammates on the Daemen Track Team and later became friends and roommates.

Since graduating from PT school, Kyra has gained experience in both permanent and travel positions. She spent approximately 2.5 years in permanent roles, one year in outpatient and 1.5 years in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) before beginning her travel therapy journey. Over the past year and a half, she has traveled with her fiancé, completing contracts in TN, SC, NC, and now CA.

Most of Kyra’s clinical experience and interests are in the SNF setting, where she enjoys helping older adults regain the strength and independence needed to return to their prior level of living. She has also treated in outpatient orthopedic clinics throughout her career.

Outside of work, Kyra enjoys trying new coffee shops, thrifting, baking sourdough, going on neighborhood walks, and spending time with dogs, especially pugs. A proud Buffalo native, she’s also a big fan of Dunkin’ and the Buffalo Bills.

Kyra has always had a passion for travel and feels that beginning her travel therapy career has helped her grow both personally and professionally. The support and mentorship she received from friends when starting out reinforced her belief in the importance of community, and she is passionate about providing that same support to others beginning their journey in travel therapy.