Maria Meigel, PT, DPT, OCS

Assistant ProfessorSchool of Health Sciences - Doctor of Physical TherapyAdjunct FacultyDirector (as of July 1, 2025)School of Health Sciences - Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency

Maria Meigel specializes in manual therapy. She received her OCS (Orthopedic Certified Specialist) certification and received certification in Functional Manual Therapy from the IPA (Institute of Physical Art). Meigel is co-owner of the Integrative Manual Therapy Solutions Institute and in sees private practice patients in the tri-state area.

Education

  • BS, Health Sciences, Touro College
  • MA, Physical Therapy, Touro College
  • DPT, Physical Therapy, Touro College
  • Currently enrolled in EdD in Health Professions Education, AT Still University

Areas of Expertise

  • Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • Functional Manual Physical Therapy
  • Pain Science

Research

Effects of Pain Science Education on PT doctoral student experience

Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association, NY Chapter
  • Member, Academy of Orthopedics, APTA
  • Member, International Association for the Study of Pain

Teaching Responsibilities

  • DPTN 612 Musculoskeletal System Evaluation and Management II – Extremities
  • DPTN 652 Musculoskeletal System Evaluation and Management III – Spine
  • DPTN 611 Pain Neuroscience Education