Naseem Chatiwala

Naseem Chatiwala, PT, DPT, MS, NCS, is a distinguished professional, holding board certification as a neuro clinical specialist and certification as a vestibular clinical specialist. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years, she has dedicated herself to the practice of physical therapy, specializing in the treatment of complex neurological diagnoses. Naseem is the esteemed owner of Rehab Health 360 LLC, a specialized clinic renowned for delivering premium-quality physical therapy services to clients facing neurological deficits. Her expertise extends beyond clinical practice, as she has played a pivotal role in the development of the vestibular task force at Spaulding Rehab Network and the neuro and concussion program at The Clough Family Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies (Emerson Hospital). In addition to her clinical and administrative roles, Naseem serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at MGH Institute of Health Professions and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. She has distinguished herself as a course developer and instructor at Summit Professional Education, where she imparts knowledge through in- person and online webinars, offering continuing education courses to Physical and Occupational therapists, with a focus on numerous neuro diagnoses. Naseem's commitment to her profession is further exemplified by her active involvement in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She currently chairs the APTA of MA Annual conference committee and is a proud member of the ANPT practice committee. In the past, she has taken on roles as co-chair of the ANPT concussion Clinical Practice Guideline Knowledge Translation task force and the APTA of MA Neuro SIG. Her dedication to advancing the field is underscored by her numerous presentations at both state and national conferences, where she has earned recognition for excellence in research through case study poster presentations. She has received accolades such as the Emerson Rehab 2019 Excellence in Education Award, the APTA of MA 2021 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Practice Award, the prestigious IHP's 2022 Bette Ann Harris Distinguished Alumni Award