Born and raised in New Jersey, Mahitha moved to Miami where she lived for 12 years after being accepted to the University of Miami. During her undergraduate program, she studied Athletic Training and received a Bachelor of Science in Education. Dr. Mahitha had the opportunity to work with many of the University's Division 1 sports teams, ultimately gaining the experience that led her into a career in Physical Therapy. 

 

While obtaining her doctorate, Mahitha completed a comprehensive Pilates training with Polestar Pilates Education and became a Certified Pilates Instructor through the Pilates Method Alliance. 

 

Mahitha has also completed advanced training in manual therapy, obstetric physical therapy through the APTA, pelvic health training through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, Pilates for Neurological Conditions and holds a certification with the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). 

 

In her free time, Mahitha enjoys running, traveling, reading and spending time with her friends, family and rescue dog, Alvin.