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About Dr. Hultstrom

Whole-body care. Whole-person focus.

Dr. Leah Hultstrom brings over 29 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy, offering a level of care that is highly personalized, integrative, and results-driven. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University.

Known for her holistic, whole-body approach, Dr. Hultstrom blends traditional orthopedic techniques with osteopathic principles to treat the root causes of pain and dysfunction—not just the symptoms. Her extensive post-graduate training includes over 40 advanced courses in manual therapy, movement science, and integrative treatment techniques.

She specializes in Integrated Structural Therapy, biomechanical corrections, and posture therapy, utilizing methods such as joint mobilization, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, craniosacral therapy, and visceral mobilization. This deep understanding of how the body’s systems interact allows her to address complex musculoskeletal issues at their source.

Dr. Hultstrom also has a strong background in strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and functional movement, combining manual therapy with targeted exercises and patient education to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve performance.

Whether you're an athlete, recovering from injury, or seeking relief from chronic pain, Dr. Hultstrom offers the knowledge, hands-on skill, and compassionate care to help you move and feel your best.

Continuing Education & Advanced Clinical Training

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation

Current Concepts in Surgical and Rehabilitation Management of the Young Athlete
Northeastern University & Boston Children’s Hospital — 2015
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Michael Voight, PT, DHSc, SCS, OCS, ATC, FAPTA — 2015
Advanced SFMA, Kinesiotaping, IASTM, and Corrective Exercise Strategies
Michael Voight, PT, DHSc, SCS, OCS, ATC, FAPTA & Ashley Campbell, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS — 2016
Rehabilitation Considerations for the Overhead Athlete
David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS & Luke Oh, MD — 2013
Orthopedic Care: Updates and Latest Advances
William Mullen, PA-C — 2011
ACL Prevention in the Young Athlete
Martha Murray, MD & Lyle Micheli, MD — 2006
What’s New in the Rehabilitation of the ACL Patient
Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT — 2020
The Influence of Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Injury Risk
Trent Nessler, MPT, DPT — 2020

Shoulder, Upper Extremity & TMJ

Adhesive Capsulitis (JOSPT Webinar)
George Murrell, MS; Martin Kelley, DPT; Jo Hannafin, MD, PhD; Philip McClure, PT, PhD — 2013
Adhesive Capsulitis
Dave Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, CSCS & Luke Oh, MD — 2013
Functional Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder Joint Complex
Steven Hoffman, PT, ATC, CSCS — 1997
The Unstable Shoulder
Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT & Christopher Dodson, MD — 2021
Muscle Degeneration of the Rotator Cuff: Scientific Advances
David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS; Amee Seitz, PT, PhD; Lucas Büchler, MD — 2020
Advanced Myofascial Techniques
(TMJ, joint dysfunction, post-operative scar tissue, headaches and migraine treatment, shoulder dysfunction, arm and wrist tendinitis, upper-extremity nerve entrapment, hip and knee dysfunction) — 2023

Movement Systems, Neuromuscular Control & Functional Integration

Neurokinetic Therapy® — Level 1
Dr. Kathy Dooley, DC, NKT, SFMA, LicAc — 2024
Simon Jones, MT — 2025
Stop Chasing Pain®: Breathe Mojo / Breath Mojo
Perry Nickelston, DC — 2024
Systems Integration: Focus on the Central Nervous System
Stephen Moran, DPT — 2010
Structural Functional Systems Integration: Pelvis and Hip
(Joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques, craniosacral therapy)
Stephen Moran, DPT — 2009
Functional Exercise
Stephen Moran, DPT — 2011

Dry Needling & Pain Science

Integrative Dry Needling® — Foundation Course
Sonya Worth, PT, OCS — 2018
Advanced Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Performance Enhancement
Sonya Worth, PT, OCS — 2023
Physical Therapy for Patients with Persistent Pain
William Rubine, MS, PT — 2020
Total Motion Release: A Tool for Telehealth
Tom Dalonzo Baker, PT — 2020
Answering the Call: Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy
Joe Tatta, PT, DPT & Ginger Garner, PT, DPT, ATC/L — 2022

Energy-Based & Integrative Approaches

Esoteric Healing — Levels I–IV
Martha Henry-MacDonald, PT & Steve Kramer — 2021–2025
The Science of Wellbeing
Laurie Santos, PhD — Yale University — 2020

Integrated Structural Therapy Series

Integrated Structural Therapy: Advanced Cranial
Stephen Moran, PT — 2005
Integrated Structural Therapy: Lower Extremities
(Joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques, craniosacral therapy)
J.R. Bucklin, PT — 2004
Integrated Structural Therapy VI: Structural Energy
Stephen Moran, PT — 2002
Integrated Structural Therapy V: The Viscera (Part II)
(Gastrointestinal, hepatic, and endocrine systems)
Stephen Moran, PT — 2001
Integrated Structural Therapy IV: The Viscera (Part I)
(Respiratory, cardiovascular, and urinary systems)
Stephen Moran, PT — 2001
Integrated Structural Therapy III
(Joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques, craniosacral therapy — pelvis and sacrum)
Stephen Moran, PT — 2001
Integrated Structural Therapy II
(Thoracic spine, rib cage, upper extremities)
Lisa Knox, PT — 2000
Integrated Structural Therapy I
(Cervical spine)
Stephen Moran, PT — 1999

Myofascial, Craniosacral & Complementary Therapies

Myofascial Mapping for Integrated Diagnostics
John Alegi, PT — 2000
Fascial Regulators
Frank Lowen, LMT — 2003
Incorporating Complementary Therapies into Rehabilitation Programs
Jennifer Bottomley, PhD, MS, PT & MaryLou Galantino, PhD, PT — 1999

Core, Biomechanics & Performance

Core Stability: Pilates-Based Training with Balls, Bands, and Rollers
Ginger Schirmer, PhD, RD — 2008
Strength Training Design: New Concepts and Clinical Applications — 1999
Footwear: The Foundation of Function
Cheryl Maurer, PT — 1998

Specialty Topics

TMJ Disorders and Headaches in Children
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine — 2002
Muscle Energy Techniques of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Sacrum
Jay Kain, PhD, PT, ATC — 1996
Biodynamics: Osteopathic Evaluation and Treatment
Tom Shaver, DO — 2019

Professional Presentations

USA Gymnastics National Conference — Boston, MA — 1996
Developed and presented an educational video in collaboration with an orthopedic surgeon and New England Baptist Hospital focused on prevention, recognition, and treatment of gymnastics-related back injuries. Presented a progressive strengthening and conditioning program for rehabilitation and return to sport.

Community Engagement

Medway Community Education — 2016
Created and delivered a community education program providing wellness training to children.

Research Experience

Case Report: Traumatic Subscapularis Tear in an Adolescent Soccer Player — 2015

Professional Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) — Member

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