Liesa M. Ritchie PT, DPT, PCS, CKTP

Liesa M. Ritchie, PT, DPT, PCS, CKTP, is a licensed physical therapist with 33 years of experience in pediatric therapy. She owns Know To Change, an organization dedicated to advancing clinicians’ knowledge and skills in pediatric practice. She has extensive experience educating healthcare professionals nationally and internationally, providing specialized hands-on training, and delivering consultation services across diverse clinical settings, including pediatric clinics, schools, private homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and international healthcare facilities.

Dr. Ritchie is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor with experience teaching human anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. She earned her Associate’s Degree in 1993, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Findlay in 2003 and completed her Doctorate at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2011. She is also a Board-Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy.

Beyond her clinical and educational work, Dr. Ritchie has volunteered as a rape crisis advocate and with the Salvation Army. Her international experience includes teaching and treating patients in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Mexico, as well as organizing and participating in mission work in Mexico, Ukraine, and Palestine. Her extensive clinical expertise, organizational leadership, teaching abilities, and dedication to improving standards of care make her a passionate and engaging instructor.