Dr. Kate Jochimsen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the MGH Institute for Health Professions, and a Researcher at the MGH Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research. She earned her M.S. in Athletic Training from Florida International University, her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky, and completed her postdoctoral training in biomechanics at Ohio State University. Her work "bridges the gap" between sports medicine and psychology, with a primary focus on hip injuries. She is the 2025 recipient of the NATA Foundation New Investigator Award, and her research is supported by organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
- B.S. in Human Biology, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
- M.S. in Athletic Training, Florida International University, Miami, FL
- Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
- Postdoctoral Training in Biomechanics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Psychologically informed practice in sports medicine; mind-body interventions for rehabilitation; chronic hip pain and hip injuries; psychosocial factors in orthopedic outcomes; sports medicine clinician communication about mental health; hip biomechanics
These publications represent my core research program, which bridges sports medicine and psychology. Through this work, my team and I have identified key barriers to implementing psychologically informed care in sports settings, demonstrated that psychological factors are meaningfully associated with pain and function in individuals with hip-joint related pain, and shown that mind-body and psychosocial interventions can improve outcomes following orthopedic injuries. Together, these papers highlight the importance of addressing both the physical and psychological dimensions of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
In addition, Dr. Jochimsen regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.
Integrating Psychological Interventions into Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Hip Pain. Young Athlete's Hip Research (YAHiR) Conference and Research Meeting. Oxford, England. September 25-27th, 2024. Keynote lecture.
The Pain Puzzle: Understanding and Treating What Hurts. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Philadelphia, PA. July 2, 2026.
Biomechanics and Beyond: How Mindsets Shape Movement and Recovery. Lunch & Learn: New Balance Sports Research Lab. Boston, MA. December 11th, 2025.
Mental Health and Psychological Considerations for Hip Pathology. AOSSM-AF Think Tank: Clinical Research Gaps in the Prevention and Treatment of Hip Osteoarthritis (OA). Nashville, TN. July 9th, 2025.
Turning Care for Hip-Related Pain on Its Head: A Comprehensive, Psychologically Informed Patient-Centered Approach. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association. Educational Session. Co-Speakers: Stephanie Di Stasi, PT, PhD and Marcie Harris-Hayes, PT, DPT, MSCI. Houston, TX. 2025.