Dr. Kolander was born and raised in Santa Rosa, CA. She graduated from Concordia University Irvine with a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy. She then attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Miami, FL, where she obtained her Doctor of Physical therapy in 2021.

Steffenie is excited to return to Northern California to begin her physical therapy career and is eager to help people achieve their physical therapy and personal goals.

In her free time, Steffenie loves spending time outside, especially at the beach, with her husband, Noah, and dog, Moose.