Our Team
Meet the team.
Kasey Guthrie, MS, ATC, LAT, OTC
Kasey Guthrie is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Orthopedic Technologist with more than a decade of experience in sports medicine, competitive and collegiate athletics. She currently serves as a Clinical Athletic Trainer at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, where she has worked alongside Dr. Clayton Nuelle in his sports medicine practice for the past four years. In this role, she provides comprehensive clinical support, coordinates surgical care, and manages patient care from diagnosis through recovery while helping deliver high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care.
Prior to her current role, Kasey worked with Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, providing athletic training services for youth, high school, collegiate, and elite athletes. Throughout her career, she has developed injury prevention programs, implemented clinical protocols, mentored healthcare professionals, and built strong partnerships between physicians, athletes, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Kasey earned a Master of Science in Athletic Training from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from the University of Missouri. She is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, improving clinical efficiency, and helping patients safely return to the activities they enjoy.
Elaina Sells Adams, PA-C, MPAS, ATC
Elaina Sells Adams is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in Orthopedic Surgery – Joint Preservation at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute. She is passionate about helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most to them. Elaina works closely with orthopedic surgeons to provide comprehensive care for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, arthritis, and other orthopedic concerns.
She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Stephens College and her Bachelor of Health Science in Athletic Training from the University of Missouri. Before becoming a physician assistant, Elaina worked as a certified athletic trainer, where she developed a strong foundation in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and patient-centered care.
In her current role, Elaina evaluates patients in the clinic, assists in orthopedic surgeries, interprets diagnostic imaging, performs procedures such as joint injections, and develops individualized treatment plans. She believes in educating patients about their diagnosis and treatment options so they can make informed decisions and feel confident throughout their recovery.
Elaina is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care while helping each patient achieve the best possible outcome.
Outside of work, Elaina enjoys spending time with her family, staying active by hiking and visiting National parks, and cheering on the Missouri Tigers! MIZ!!
