Riya Mehta, PT, MS

Riya is a licensed Physical Therapist who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in India and her Master’s degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science from the University of Tampa, Florida. Her clinical experience spans a wide range of settings and specialties, including orthopedics, sports injuries, neurological rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary care, and post-operative rehabilitation. She has worked with diverse patient populations, from athletes to individuals recovering from surgery, with a strong focus on restoring function, improving movement quality, and preventing future injuries.

Riya is passionate about helping patients achieve their personal and functional goals and takes satisfaction in developing meaningful patient-therapist relationships. She believes that understanding each patient’s unique challenges is essential to creating effective, individualized treatment plans. Her primary interest lies in building robust athletes through injury prevention, performance enhancement, sport-specific training, and control-to-chaos exposure. She is deeply committed to continuous professional development and actively integrates current research, evidence-based practices, and innovative exercise strategies to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Riya was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer with over ten years of experience and enjoys drawing and doodling as a form of self-expression. She has a keen interest in adventure sports and traveling. A strong advocate for fitness and movement, she strives to maintain balance in both her personal and professional life and values exercise as a powerful tool for enhancing overall well-being.