Pamela Leitner PT, DPT, OCS has been a physical therapist for more than two decades. She works with physicians and fitness professionals to provide specialized care for clients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal problems.

Dr. Leitner creatively adapts the Pilates system of exercise with orthopedic manual therapy and traditional physical therapy techniques to rehabilitate patients with various physical and structural problems. Her practice is located within Angel City Body Kinetics, a cutting edge Pilates studio in Marina del Rey.

Experience

Dr. Leitner’s expertise is demonstrated by the focused attention that she gives each patient and the successful results that she consistently achieves in helping her patients reach their goals.
Prior to going into private practice, Dr. Leitner worked in a variety of hospital, academic and clinical settings. Including:

• Centinela Sports Medicine Center in conjunction with Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic: Santa Monica, CA
• Pritikin Longevity Center: Santa Monica, CA
• Mount St. Mary’s College, Physical Therapy Department: Los Angeles, CA
• Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders:  Beverly Hills, CA

Education

• California State University, Long Beach, CA: Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy, 1981
• Western University of Health Science, Pomona, CA: Doctorate Physical Therapy, 2005

Licensure/Certifications

• Dept. of Consumer Affairs / Physical Therapy Board of California: Registered Physical Therapist, 1982American
• Board of Physical Therapy Specialties: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, 1992
• AMFIT Custom Orthotic Outlet, 1995
• Long Beach Dance Conditioning Academy of Movement: Certified Pilates Teacher, 2000
• United States Golf Fitness Association: Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, 2003
• Pilates Method Alliance: Certified Pilates Teacher, 2006
• SmartSpine Works Company: Certified SmartSpine System Technique, 2007