ABSOLUTE THERAPY CARE - Key Persons
Larisa "Lora" Levin has over 25 years of experience in physical therapy. She is licensed in the State of Pennsylvania and is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Levin holds a master's degree in physical therapy from Temple University College of Allied Health Professions and completed her undergraduate work at Temple University College of Arts and Sciences, where she graduated magna cum laude, earning a bachelor's degree in biological anthropology.
Lora completed her clinical work at Moss Rehab Outpatient Center, Philadelphia Geriatric Center, and Temple University Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapy Center, where she conducted research on the movement patterns used by healthy older adults.
Lora spent five years managing the physical therapy department and working as a Staff Physical Therapist at Health Smart Medical Center in Philadelphia. In March of 2014, Levin assumed ownership of the physical therapy practice at Health Smart Medical Center and began operations as Absolute Therapy Care, LLC.
Prior to Health Smart Medical Center, Lora gained eleven years of experience as a Staff Physical Therapist at Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Associates, Infinity of Care, and Moss Rehab Outpatient Center, where she provided care for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal dysfunctions, neurological dysfunctions and orthopedic postoperative requirements. Lora also developed, modified and taught therapeutic exercise programs to increase patient's general conditioning and functional independence.
Lora is fluent in English and Russian. She moved to the United States in 1989 with her parents, worked her way through college and is the proud mother of two wonderful daughters. Levin continues to work directly with patients and remains active in all aspects of the practice.