MEGAN LESER
(PT, DPT, Managing Director)
Megan Leser is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, and Managing Director at Renue Physical Therapy – Caro. She received her undergraduate degree from Saginaw Valley State University and graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University in 2021.
Megan is proud to be a part of the Renue Physical Therapy team and provide the patient-centered model of care Renue is known for. She is excited to bring her clinical experience from the acute care hospital setting, outpatient orthopedic, and inpatient neurorehabilitation to Caro. Megan is passionate about tailoring therapy to every individual’s needs and wants. She loves bringing her patient’s specific job tasks or hobbies to therapy to make therapy fun!
Megan has experience treating a wide-variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal conditions from teens to the geriatric population. She also has a special interest in serving oncology patients to help them live well even through cancer. In 2022, Megan completed a week long course with the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.
Born and raised in Saginaw, Megan now lives in Midland with her husband, 2 dogs, and bunny with goals of returning to the Saginaw area. Megan is currently an active member within the American Physical Therapy Association-MI Chapter, and previously served as an Oncology Special Interest Group Communications Chair.
Megan Leser is certified in LSVT BIG Parkinson’s Disease Treatment.
SPECIALTIES
- Back Pain and Spinal Rehabilitation
- Balance and Fall Prevention
- Cancer Rehab
- Chronic Pain Education
- Concussion Recovery
- Exercise Physiology/Human Performance
- Geriatric Care
- Lymphedema Management
- Muscle and Joint Injuries
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Injury/Treatment
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Taping
EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Central Michigan University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
Saginaw Valley State University
CERTIFIED LYMPHEDEMA THERAPIST
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
megan IS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT:
Renue Physical Therapy – caro hooper st
465 N. Hooper St.
Caro, MI 48723
Phone: (989) 672-5112
Fax: (989) 673-3005
mleser@renuept.com
Involvement with the American Physical Therapy Association-MI Chapter’s Oncology Special Interest Group (SIG):
- Previous student liaison for the APTA-MI Oncology special interest group (2018-2021)
- Communications Chair for the APTA-MI Oncology SIG beginning January 2022
Noteworthy activities and projects:
- Developed mission and vision statements for the Oncology SIG
- Developed educational infographics to provide monthly education for health care providers and patients
- Developed summary sheets for health care providers detailing common exercise recommendations for patients with cancer
- Peer reviewed summary sheets for health care providers with education on signs and symptoms related to cancer treatments and lab values that are critical for safe exercise
- Helped summarize current research on cancer treatment in physical therapy
- Provided an in-service for student peers on common cancer treatment side effects and how physical therapy can help
- Conducted surveys and provided a summary to healthcare providers about health equity in cancer care for the LGBTQIA+ community
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“I originally became curious about physical therapy in cancer care after watching many of my family members go through cancer treatment and seeing them suffer through the terrible side effects of treatment. At the time I didn’t know what it was happening, but I knew my family members were suffering and often found themselves relying on other people to take care of them. As I grew up I found that my experiences weren’t singular, and everyone can name someone they love who has been affected by cancer
During my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to conduct exercise classes for a group of cancer survivors. During my time at Central Michigan University, I became involved in the American Physical Therapy Association – MI Chapter Oncology Special Interest Group. Through both experiences, I learned that many people diagnosed with cancer are unaware of the resources and help available to mitigate the side effects of cancer treatment.
I want to be an advocate for all people diagnosed with cancer at all stages of the process, from pre-diagnosis through survivorship, to help people gain and keep their independence as long as possible.”
Megan Leser
PT, DPT, CLT