Natasha Pena, PT, DPT,PTA

LevelUp Physical Therapy

Natasha has been practicing in the field of Physical Therapy since 2012 when she graduated from St. Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas, earning her Associates of Applied Science Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In 2014 she returned to school to further her knowledge, earning her bachelor’s degree in 2016 from PIMA Medical Institute in Mesa, AZ. Natasha earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of St. Augustine in Florida in 2023. Natasha has worked primarily in outpatient Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation. Additionally, Natasha is trained and certified in Pelvic Health, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Concussion Management as well as Running Gait Analysis. Prior to working in Physical Therapy, Natasha served in the United States Army as a Civil Affairs Specialist (May 2000-June 2002) and as a Paralegal Specialist (June 2002-Nov 2007), deploying to both Afghanistan (2004-2005) and Iraq (2006-2007). EDUCATION: St. Philip's College, Associates Degree: Physical Therapist Assistant 2009-2012 PIMA Medical Institute: Bachelor’s Degree: Physical Therapist Assistant 2014-2016 University of St. Augustine: Doctorate of Physical Therapy: 2020 to 2023.Natasha frequently attends continuing educational courses and conferences to further her knowledge and expertise in working with Individuals of all ages and activity levels. MEMBERSHIPS: American Physical Therapy Association: 2009-present. Virginia Physical Therapy Association: 2012- Present Academy of Orthopedics Physical Therapy: 2012- Present American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy: 2012- Present Pelvic Health Special Interest Group: 2018- Present American Physical Therapy Private Practice Group: 2021 to present CERTIFICATIONS: Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant Certification: 2018; Pelvic Health Certifications Level 1A, 2A and 2B.