Megan Steele

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About Megan Steele

Dr. Megan Steele is an accomplished physical therapist, educator, and researcher specializing in chronic somatovisceral pain. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Mount Saint Mary’s University, where she currently serves as part-time faculty, teaching Orthopedic Pathology and Pain Science to doctoral students. Dr. Steele is pursuing a Ph.D. at Azusa Pacific University, focusing on how somatovisceral systems influence pain chronicity, with a particular interest in the cognitive and subconscious mechanisms underlying chronic pain. Before becoming a physical therapist, Dr. Steele earned a Master’s in Exercise Physiology and worked in inpatient cardiac rehabilitation. Her comprehensive approach to care integrates functional manual therapy from the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) and visceral manipulation techniques from the Barral Institute. She is also a passionate advocate for pre-and post-natal care, pelvic health, and incontinence training, often incorporating cognitive, physical therapy to support holistic patient outcomes. Dr. Steele’s expertise has gained recognition nationally, with numerous presentations at the Combined Sections Meeting. Her presentations have addressed timely topics such as "Mental and Physical Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Pain,""Impacts of Childhood Trauma on Pain Across the Lifespan," and "The Gastrointestinal System’s Role in Lower Back and Pelvic Pain." Beyond her professional pursuits, Dr. Steele enjoys surfing, tennis, Pilates, baking bread, and writing about herself in the third person.