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Leada Malek

Meet Leada

In 2023 Leada became a published author when she released her book the ‘Science of Stretch.' “The book teaches much technical material in simple terms. It's suitable for movers of all levels.” – Dr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT  Check it out on Amazon and all other major book sellers!
Leada received her B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science from the University of San Francisco in 2012. While at USF, she worked in the Sports Medicine Department, treating division I athletes and was awarded Athletic Training Student of the Year. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt University in 2016 and completed her internship with Stanford University Athletics. She is one of less than 180 board-certified sports clinical specialists in California as well as an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Leada started her career in San Francisco where she again cared for USF athletes, she has since continued to work with an active population including professional dancers and triathletes.

Leada worked at Exos San Diego where she helped treat tactical and MLB/MiLB athletes along with football players in preparation for the NFL Combine/Pro Day. She later joined Stanford Children’s Hospital where she helped develop the sports medicine protocol for Bone Stress Injuries. She is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Samuel Merritt University and has been recognized by the American Physical Therapy Academy for her advocacy of the physical therapy profession.

Leada believes in treating the whole person and not just the injury and collaborating with the patient to create the individualized plan they need to help reach their goals. She is an advocate for the athlete triad and mental health as it relates to injury recovery. Leada believes everyone deserves the same level of detailed and individualized care, no matter their activity or skill level.

When she’s not working, Leada enjoys exploring new restaurants, listening to live music, and spending time with friends and family. She enjoys volleyball, skiing, and has run two half-marathons and a Spartan Super and hopes to do more races in the future.

In addition to English, Leada speaks Spanish and Farsi.

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Leada's Certifications & Specialties


  • PT - Physical Therapist

  • DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • SCS - Sports Certified Specialist

  • CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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