About BodyBenders

BodyBenders is owned and operated by Katie Glaser-LeClere, MSPT, PCS.

Katie graduated from Boston University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 1997. She has been working exclusively in pediatrics since 1998.

She began her pediatric career in the Prince George's County School System, where she worked full-time in a variety of educational settings. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she performed administrative and management roles including Team Leader for a staff of 20 therapists, educators, and paraprofessionals, Augmentative Communication Chair, and Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students.

During this time, Katie was also competing in Sports Acrobatics at Hill's Gymnastics in Gaithersburg, an Olympic Training facility and home of Olympic competitor Dominique Dawes. Katie was a National medalist in Women's Trio and Women's Pair events, and also competed in Platform Tumbling. She served as Assistant Coach and Team Consultant to the Hill's Illusions Sports Acrobatics Team. She also served the United States Sports Acrobatics Federation as a Local Judge and Eastern Region Promotions Committee Chair.

In 2003, Katie opened a pediatric private practice in the home and community setting. She serviced Frederick, Montgomery, Howard, Carroll, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's Counties. She provided contractual services for the Montgomery County Public School System, Kennedy Krieger Home and Community Program, the Katherine Thomas School, and the Montgomery Primary Achievement Center.

In 2004, Katie became a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. This honor is awarded to therapists who meet strict standards of experience in pediatrics and achieve a passing score on a national examination.

Katie has been a lifelong Maryland resident. She grew up in P.G. County and has been a Frederick County resident since 2004. She provides community service through many venues. She donates handmade apparel and positioning devices to the Frederick Memorial Hospital Special Care Nursery. She serves Frederick County as a member of the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee and as a mentor to Girl Scout Troup #81572.