Liesa M. Ritchie

Liesa M. Ritchie (formerly Persaud) is a licensed physical therapist with over 33 years experience in the field of pediatric therapy. Liesa is the owner of Know to Change, an organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of clinicians in pediatric practice. Both nationally and internationally, she has educated healthcare professionals in advanced treatment techniques, performed specialized practical training, and provided consultative services. Liesa has worked in a variety of settings, including private pediatric clinics, schools, private homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, as well as facilities overseas. Dr. Ritchie is a credentialed clinical instructor and has also taught human anatomy and physiology. She received her associate’s degree in 1993 and worked as a physical therapist assistant while obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in organizational leadership from Southern Nazarene University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dr. Ritchie earned her master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, in 2003 and continued to expand her expertise in the field. She received her postgraduate doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2011 and is a board-certified specialist in pediatric physical therapy. Liesa’s passion for helping others extends into her private life. She has volunteered as a Call Rape advocate and Salvation Army volunteer. Her passion for travel has led her to teach and treat overseas in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the Arab Emirates, and Mexico, in addition to organizing and participating in mission work in Mexico, Ukraine, and Palestine. Liesa’s wide range of clinical experience, organizational leadership, proficient teaching skills, motivation to improve the standard of care, and enthusiasm and passion for her field make her an exciting and compelling instructor.