Leah Michelle Verebes

Leah Verebes, PT, DPT, GCS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Touro University and a board-certified clinical specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at Kent State University, with a research focus on student engagement and self-efficacy in DPT education. Dr. Verebes brings over 15 years of clinical experience across diverse settings, including acute care, home health, outpatient rehabilitation, and inpatient acute rehab.

In addition to her academic and clinical work, Dr. Verebes is actively involved in educational research and scholarship, serving as Principal Investigator on several ongoing studies and contributing to peer-reviewed and popular publications on aging, physical therapy, and wellness. Her research interests include geriatric rehabilitation, fall prevention, student development, and visual-motor integration in balance and mobility. She is a frequent presenter at national conferences and currently serves as Chair of Continuing Education and Social Media Engagement for the Touro University DPT Program. Dr. Verebes is a long-standing member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is actively engaged in both the Geriatrics and Education Sections.