Aastha has taken advanced clinical training in Mulligan Concept course and Myofascial Release (MFR). Aastha has completed specialized postgraduate education that focuses on assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal disorders/conditions. She has completed her graduate degree from Punjabi University (India).

Aastha has published her masters’ dissertation findings in Human Biology Review Journal (ISSN 2277 - 4424). Her dissertation was also published into a book manuscript by Lambert Academic Publishing (ISBN 978-3-659-42356-7).

Furthermore, she also has additional training in the United States where she has done Master of Arts in Physical Rehabilitation Science from the University of Iowa (USA), Carver College of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science.

Aastha has worked in a variety of settings, encompassing clinical, teaching and research. Her previous posts include Assistant Professor at Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Punjab (India); Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Iowa (USA); and Lecturer in the Kinesiology Department at the Towson University (USA).

She has taught a variety of physiotherapy courses to undergraduate and graduate students including physical therapy in orthopedic and neurological conditions, exercise therapy, electro-therapy, foundations of exercise science, human anatomy & physiology, basics of exercise physiology and nutrition, kinesiology, biomechanics, strength training and conditioning, fundamentals of health and physical assessment.

She has been awarded ‘Practitioner’ status by the University of Iowa’s Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL). 

In addition, she currently serves the Editor of ‘General and Social Science: Current Trends’ and the Associate Editor of ‘Annals of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy.’

When asked why she chose her current profession, Aastha replied, “I decided to make physiotherapy my life-long profession, when I realized the impact I could have in the lives of people I meet through my work. 

Empathy is my biggest strength. I enjoy helping people of all ages suffering from injury, illness or disability, through exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. If I can have an impact on a person’s overall health, happiness and ability to live their life to the fullest then I am truly satisfied.”

Dedicated to continuing her education and evolving her skills, Aastha consistently thrives to evolve her practice by merging the most current, evidence-based literature with a holistic approach. 

She is passionate about her work and takes pride in connecting with her patients as they embark on their healing journeys. “One of the most important aspects of my assessments and treatments is the education I give my clients. Helping people understand where the physical problem may originate, can be the key to a quicker recovery” she confides.

Outside of work, Aastha indulges in activities such as swimming, hiking, reading, writing and spending time with friends and family. No matter what time of year, Aastha loves to travel. 

She likes nothing better than to relax beside the ocean with a good book (although she leaves her ongoing physiotherapy research back at home during her trips!).