Leeza Meteleva

About Leeza Meteleva

Leeza Meteleva, PT, DPT, is a highly skilled physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy, dry needling, dance rehabilitation, manual therapy, and post-operative rehabilitation. She is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centered care to help individuals restore movement, alleviate pain, and improve overall function. Leeza earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University after completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With over 20 years of dance experience, she brings a unique movement-based perspective to rehabilitation.She specializes in Functional Dry Needling and has completed multiple courses through Structure & Function. Additionally, she has enhanced her expertise in pelvic floor physical therapy through specialized training from the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.Fluent in Russian and proficient in Spanish, Leeza ensures inclusive and accessible care for diverse patient populations. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys listening to audiobooks, taking bachata dance and yoga classes, horseback riding, and skiing—embracing the beauty of New England winters.Let’s connect to collaborate on advancing patient care and movement-based rehabilitation!

Experience

1. Physical Therapist

   ATI Physical Therapy

   May 2019 — Present · Medfield, MA, US

   Evaluate and treat a diverse patient population, including post-operative orthopedics, acute and chronic pain cases, injured athletes, workers’ compensation claims, motor vehicle accident patients, high-functioning neurological cases, and pediatrics.Specialist in dry needling and pelvic floor physical therapy. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and home exercise programs to optimize patient outcomes across a variety of diagnoses.Integrate skilled manual therapy, dry needling, pelvic floor PT, aquatic therapy, and functional exercises to enhance rehabilitation and functional recovery. Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, clinic team members, health insurance providers, and other healthcare professionals, including physicians and physician assistants.Serve as a trusted referral source, collaborating closely with physicians and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.Actively participate in weekly staff meetings to facilitate communication, share insights, and improve patient management strategies.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy/Therapist

  2016 — 2019

• BAA

  High School, Dance

  2007 — 2011

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor of Arts in Dance & Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Performing Arts & Kinesiology

  2011 — 2015

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  2011 — 2015