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About Me

We provide non-operative therapeutic interventions, preventative care and post-surgical rehabilitation for a wide variety of upper and lower extremity disorders and spine conditions.

We provide services to  children in order to successfully function in their environment safely and efficiently. Through evaluation, we can determine your child’s sensory needs and help them reach every milestone. LEAP PT offers Early Intervention, CPSE and CSE services to the local school districts, as well as, accept private insurances.

Our therapists employ a variety of techniques and tools, including customized therapeutic activities and exercise programs, manual therapy,  management of pain and swelling.

Meet Your Provider

  • Mitzi Santos
    Mitzi Santos

    Mitzi Santos, PT, DPT, has over 20 years of Physical Therapy experience treating pediatric and adult patients. She earned her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Utica College, NY. 

  • She has excellent manual therapy skills and offers quality orthopedic care to the people of Nassau and Suffolk County. She continues to supplement her approach with Maitland manual therapy approach to the spine and peripheral joints. 

  • She is a balance specialist and works well with the adult and geriatric population. She is Certified by the American Institute of Balance and has a Balance Master on site in her Westbury location. 

  • She works well with babies and children applying NDT techniques, ball exercises and play therapy. She specializes in torticollis babies and children with developmental delay. 

  • Mitzi Santos assures one on one quality care. Her clinical skills and interests are to work towards helping each individual achieve their functional goals and get them back to living their life to their fullest potential possible.