Dr. Vertika Goel, DPT

Vertika Goel was born and raised in northern India in the capital city of New Delhi. She completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physical Therapy at Rajiv Gandhi University in 2006 and 2007, respectively. She accumulated seven years of working experience from 2009 to 2016 as a senior Physical Therapist in India, including five years of experience handling the government physical therapy department independently in Delhi, India. In August 2016, she moved to the USA to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

Currently, she holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree specializing in Geriatric and Pediatric Physical Therapy since 2017. With seven years of extensive hands-on experience, she takes pride in helping patients regain full mobility and independence following challenging injuries or surgeries.

Vertika has completed hands-on courses on vestibular rehab, lymphatic therapy, manual therapy, prevention of falls, occupational-related injury prevention, and is certified in primitive reflexology and applying sensorsimotor strategies.

In addition to her clinical practice, she is the driving force behind RK Goel Care and Wellness, a non-profit medical charity. Under her leadership, the organization has made significant global contributions, including providing aid to Amazon rainforest tribes in Ecuador, raising $45,000 for earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria, and offering crucial medical treatment and education on fall prevention for the elderly. She has also dedicated herself to addressing chronic pain within the community. Additionally, she hosted a fireside chat on mental health recently.

Her efforts have been recognized, and she was recently selected as a respected speaker and panelist alongside other successful speakers and panelists at the 3rd Annual Key Elements of Success event. She was also honored as a Woman of Distinction by the honorable David McDonough, Assemblyman of the 14th Assembly District in New York. Additionally, she received a recognition award for her nonprofit medical charity work from Tamil Nadu Foundation USA. Her journey continues, fueled by a determination to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

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