The decision to pursue a career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy was an easy one. As an undergraduate interested in the medical field, I shadowed various health care workers. Ultimately, observing a PT had a lasting impression on me when I saw a PT teach a patient to walk, who just had their leg amputated! I immediately thought to myself, “that’s it. That’s for me.” A PTs ability to build trust and encourage a patient to achieve the seemingly impossible, was something I wanted to emulate.

Fast forward a few years into the Doctor of Physical therapy program, I started CrossFit in 2015 at Peak 360 in Miami, FL. At that time, I received a lot of negative feedback from professors and classmates about the dangers of CrossFit. I knew they were wrong, and it quickly became clear I had an advantage over my peers when it came to analyzing movement and prescribing exercise.

In 2017 I moved back to Columbus and joined CrossFit Grandview. The transition was seamless, considering the caliber of the programming and coaching at this wonderful establishment. Because of my training at these two gyms, my understanding of how the CrossFit athlete functions and managing their pain, is unmatched. I also participated in competitive CrossFit when I had the honor of being the alternate for the CFGV regionals team in 2018.

In 2019 I decided to take a personal and career risk and began Travel PT. I had the opportunity to practice in many different states and settings from orthopedic, to pediatrics, women’s health/pelvic floor, to geriatrics, and intense inpatient rehab. Pulling from those unique experiences, I have developed an eclectic treatment approach that blends creativity and practical reasoning skills to develop an individualized plan of care to best meet your needs. A cornucopia of hands-on manual therapy, pain relief, mobility, and strength will allow us to be successful in meeting your goals.

While CrossFit is my first love, in 2021 I made the transition into Olympic Weightlifting full time. I have since received my USA Weightlifting Level I coaching certification. I developed a passion for guiding CrossFitters to achieving their full potential in the Olympic style lifts.

Whether you want to lift heavy things or sleep on your right side (if you know, you know), together, we can get you there.

In my personal time you can catch me lifting weights, CrossFitting, hiking, skiing and maybe even stargazing on a clear night.

In Fitness,

Dr. Leah Vertullo, PT, DPT

Bachelor of Science, The Ohio State University, 2014

Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Miami ,2017

Orthopedic PT Active PT, 2017-2019

Ohio Physical Therapy Association Membership Chair, 2018-2021

Certified Integrative Dry Needling, 2018

Travel PT (ask me how many states), 2019-2024

Herman and Wallace Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Level I Certification, 2021

Clinic Management of the Female Athlete, 2022

USA Weightlifting Certification Level I, 2024

Clinic Management of the Fitness Athlete, 2024

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