Lesley Bezdek-Cohen

Lesley Bezdek-Cohen, PT, DPT, CLT, is an experienced physical therapist currently employed at Northwestern Medicine since August 2024. Prior to this role, Lesley served as the Lead Physical Therapist at RUSH Physical Therapy from December 2020 to July 2024, where a focus was on cancer rehabilitation and orthopedic populations, incorporating yoga and dance into therapeutic practices. Lesley's background includes directing the ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation program in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana regions, yoga instruction at CorePower Yoga from March 2009 to February 2023, and various clinical experiences through internships at notable healthcare institutions, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Education includes a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and a B.F.A. in Dance Performance from Butler University.