Naseem Chatiwala

Naseem Chatiwala serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology at the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. A board-certified neuro clinical specialist and certified vestibular clinical specialist with 25+ years of experience, she owns Rehab Health 360 LLC—a specialized clinic for neurological rehabilitation—and has developed key programs at Spaulding Rehab Network and The Clough Family Center.

Education:

• Transitional DPT program from MGH Institute of Health Professions
• Master of Science (MS)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Research Focus: Dr. Chatiwala pioneers vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management, with groundbreaking work on aerobic exercise for Multiple Sclerosis patients and evidence-based protocols for active concussion rehabilitation. Her expertise spans geriatric neurorehabilitation and lower extremity orthotics, directly influencing clinical practice through APTA task forces.

Awards & Recognition:

• Excellence in Research for Case Study (Poster Presentation)
• Emerson Rehab 2019 Excellence in Education Award
• APTA of MA 2021 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Practice Award
• IHP’s 2022 Bette Ann Harris Distinguished Alumni Award

As a Summit Professional Education course developer, she trains therapists nationwide through live/webinar formats. She chairs the APTA of MA Annual Conference Committee and co-chairs the Concussion Clinical Practice Guideline task force, while previously leading the Neuro Special Interest Group (2017-2019). Her clinic, Rehab Health 360 LLC, implements innovations from her Spaulding Rehab Network vestibular task force and Clough Family Center neuro/concussion programs.