EVENTS calendar
Location: Intermountain Primary Children's and University of Utah, 81 N. Mario Capecchi Drive, Eccles Outpatient Building, The Lone Peak room, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Time:
5:30pm Registration
5:45pm Peer to peer support and refreshments
6:00pm Lecture
Expert Speakers:
Meghan Candee, MD, MSc
Vijay Ravindra, MD
Kathryn Johnson, PT, DPT
Kelsi Schiltz, PT, DPT, NCS
Topic:
Caring for Patients with Chiari, EDS, CCI, & more!
Dr. Meghan Candee graduated from Dartmouth College, earned a Master’s degree at the Institute for Human Nutrition of Columbia University and completed her medical degree at Albany Medical College. She then moved west for pediatric residency and subspecialty training in pediatric neurology at the University of Utah, where she was a chief resident and is now a professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Primary Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in neurology with special qualification in pediatric neurology, is a UCNS certified Headache Specialist and is a fellow of the American Headache Society. Dr. Candee helped found and is the director of the University of Utah Comprehensive Pediatric Headache Clinic, the only pediatric headache clinic in the state, serving Utah and 5 surrounding states. When she is not seeing patients in clinic or in the hospital, she is engaged in research and is the Chief Experience Officer for Intermountain Children’s Health.
Dr. Vijay Ravindra: During my time as a medical student, I developed a profound interest in pediatric neurosurgery. My initial fascination with the field of neurosurgery was sparked by a deep-seated interest in neuroscience, particularly neuroanatomy. This passion was further ignited through learning about the myriad conditions affecting the nervous system. The complexities and challenges associated with developing treatments for intricate neurological conditions inspire and motivate me, as I am dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life.
Pediatric neurosurgery offers a unique opportunity to care for vulnerable patients and make a significant impact on their lives. This field is not only technically demanding but also requires thoughtful consideration of factors such as growth and development. It is a true privilege to care for children, bearing witness to their remarkable resilience and healing capabilities.
My initial attraction to residency training at the University of Utah stemmed from the program’s extensive case volume and comprehensive educational approach. This training laid a solid foundation for my pediatric fellowship and paved the way for my career in both general and pediatric neurosurgery. I am delighted to return to Utah as a faculty member, driven by the same motivations that first drew me here: to collaborate with a team of highly motivated individuals committed to making meaningful differences in children’s lives. The department’s mission—centered on patient care, innovation, research excellence, and teamwork—resonates deeply with my core values, and I am thrilled to be part of this inspiring team.
Katie Johnson PT, DPT, OCS is a board-certified specialist in orthopedics. She has been practicing in outpatient orthopedics since graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 2011. In addition to musculoskeletal injuries, Katie has a special interest in treating hypermobility and connective tissue disorders, such as Ehler’s-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), autonomic dysfunction (POTS) and concussion. In addition to seeing patients at the orthopedic center, Katie works in clinic with the total joint replacement team and with autonomic neurology at the University of Utah. She is currently working on several research projects in these areas and is a co-author of the Utah ADaPT protocol for autonomic dysfunction and has presented her work at local and national conferences. She received her certificate in vestibular therapy from Duke University in 2021. She has a robust background in manual therapy and exercise prescription.
Kelsi Schiltz was born in Bellevue, WA and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Washington in 2010. Then she attended Washington University in St. Louis receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2014. There she developed a passion for treating patients with neurologic conditions. She also met her husband, Adam Schiltz (owner) there.
She spent the first half of her career at an outpatient neurologic physical therapy clinic in Salem, Oregon. There she obtained her board-certification in neurology and vestibular certification. She also started a Diabetes education/exercise program and Stroke Wellness program for community support. In 2017, Rogue joined the family.
In her journey to further her career and seek more adventure, she moved her family (Adam and Rogue) to Salt Lake City, UT to work for the University of Utah and Adam started Rogue Rehabilitation and Performance. Over the years she started managing POTS and hypermobility in private practice and working in research studying concussion. In 2021, Adam and Kelsi’s family grew, adding their son Theo and another baby in 2025.
Her current passions are for managing vestibular disorders, concussions/mTBI, autonomic disorders, hypermobility, complex neurologic conditions and other neurologic conditions.. Her clinical aspirations are to increase access to quality care, restore function, increase participation, and explore new approaches in treatment for patient care utilizing creativity, exercise, education, and dry needling. Kelsi also serves her community through teaching pilates, research, and developing transitional programs.
