April Cleary
PT, DPT
Pregnancy & Postpartum Specialist
University of Washington
New York Institute of TECHNOLOGY

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April earned her Bachelor of Science in Physiology in 2013 from the University of Washington. After graduation she worked as a physical therapy aide and gathered experience working in the PT field. In May 2015, she flew across the country to pursue her doctorate at the New York Institute of Technology on Long Island. In 2018, she graduated with honors with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

April is a pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise specialist. Her goal is to help women decrease pain during pregnancy and safely return to activity postpartum. She has a deep understanding of the issues associated with pregnancy and strives to master the whole-body approach to women’s health. This process involves restoring posture, breathing mechanics, pelvic floor function (external), strength and much more!

April has a special interest in treating post-operative diagnoses such as ACL reconstruction, and enjoys treating conditions involving the shoulders, low back, and knees. Her treatment style involves manual therapy along with exercises catered to the specific needs of the patient. April values patient education especially when it comes to body mechanics, form correction, and understanding the purpose of the exercise.

Physical therapy is not only April’s career of choice but translates into her lifestyle. April has experienced physical therapy firsthand, as it has helped her recover after several soccer related knee injuries. This has allowed her to relate with many of her patients and understand what it is like to have the freedom of movement taken away.

April was born and raised in West Seattle and loves working in her hometown! In her spare time, April enjoys spending time with her husband and her golden retriever, Bodhi. She loves spending time outdoors, gardening, cross country-skiing and snowmobiling.