RISING STAR THERAPY SPECIALISTS - Key Persons


Dr. Michelle Lindsey - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Owner
DR. LINDSEY's educational preparation and certification includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at Indiana University; a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy at The Finch University of Health Sciences, Chicago Medical School, now known as Rosalind Franklin University; a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management at the University of Phoenix; and her Doctorate in her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), KRI Yoga Instructor, a Level 3 Reiki Practitioner, Certified Dolphin Therapist, Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, and is Certified in Tai massage and Dry Needling. She is a licensed Physical Therapist in three states and has over 26 years of experience. She owns Rising Star Therapy Specialists, LLC, in Phoenix where she specializes in treating pediatric and adult special needs clients. Throughout her career, Ms. Lindsey has worked as a therapist in various settings, including orthopedics, skilled nursing services, home health, outpatient, and acute care. She has been a guest speaker at the National Spinal Cord Injury Association Conference, the American Physical Therapy Association, the American Recreational Therapy Association, and was the keynote speaker for Rehab Summit in 2009, 2010, and in 2013. She has delivered numerous in-service trainings to schools, day programs, group homes, and state-operated agencies on physical therapy and exercise for persons with disabilities.. She has won national recognition in many areas of fitness. She was a competitive gold medal figure skater, an elite marathon runner on the 1997 United States Maccabiah Open Track and Field Team, a triathlete, and a professional speed skater.

Julie Castro

Job Titles:
  • CTRS Business Administrator Admin 2020 - 07 - 26T01

Pamela Leeper

Pamela Leeper graduated from D'Youville College with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has been practicing as a Physical Therapist for the past 8 years. She began her career in outpatient orthopedics and after 5 years she shifted her focus to working in pediatrics. When she is not practicing physical therapy you can find her spending time with her family, and traveling.