Specialties
Specializing in orthopedic manual physical therapy and Pilates based rehabilitation. Commonly treated conditions include: spinal disorders, sacroiliac disorders, shoulder dysfunction, lower quarter/running injuries, post operative rehabilitation, conservative care for arthritis, degenerative conditions and acute injuries. Dr. Leitner utilizes the most up to date evidence based treatment approaches and biomechanically supported evaluations to provide you efficient and effective results. Other specialties include custom foot orthotics, golf wellness and injury prevention, sports medicine and functional training techniques to return you to work, sport and everyday living.
History
Established in 2000.
Dr Leitner has been a physical therapist for over 35 years. Her background includes working at various hospitals & clinics in the greater Los Angeles area, including Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Center for Spinal Disorders; the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica; and Centinela Sportsmedicine / Kerlan Jobe Clinic in Santa Monica. In 2000, she started her own private practice in Marina del Rey, seeing patients with a variety or orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Due to the closure of The Moving Joint, Dr. Leitner's office in Mar Vista recently relocated to a new location right down the road at Kinesis Movement Studio, Culver City. Medicare is accepted with a current doctor referral. Coverage for all other insurances varies, so call for details. We are happy to check on your benefits with our courtesy insurance verification service.
Meet the Business Owner: Pamela J.
Dr Leitner's unique skills make her one of the most sought after physical therapists on the Westside. She is trained in manual therapy, Pilates, custom foot orthotics and running shoe / gait evaluations, kinesiotaping, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release and performance enhancing exercises for golf. Pam received her doctor of physical therapy from Western University of Health Sciences in 2005, and her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from California State University, Long Beach in 1981. Pamela is certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist since 1997. In 2000 she completed a comprehensive Pilates teacher training at the prestigious Long Beach Dance Conditioning Academy by Marie Jose Blom and was certified as is a Pilates Instructor in 2005 by the Pilates Method Alliance. She creatively blends evidence based medicine with orthopedic manual therapy & Pilates inspired exercise to restore function and relieve pain.