Meet the Powered Up Physical Therapy Team

About Our Team

Carley Schleien, PT, DPT

Dr. Carley Schleien, PT, DPT earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Columbia University, with advanced coursework in Adult Neuro-Rehabilitation. While a student at Columbia, Carley gained valuable experience in treating a vast spectrum of patients in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedics/sports, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care. Prior to completing her doctoral studies, Carley earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Spanish from Washington University in St. Louis.

Carley has a passion for helping others and working with each of her patients using an individualized plan of care focused on manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. After graduating with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree, Carley worked at a top outpatient orthopedics clinic in New York City, where she treated a diverse patient population. Carley then moved to San Diego, CA, where she worked at a premier outpatient orthopedics and aquatic therapy clinic. Carley treated various patient populations both on land and in the water, including surfers and members of the Armed Forces. After she moved to New Jersey, Carley worked for a high-quality outpatient orthopedics clinic where she had the pleasure of treating a diverse patient population and she continued to hone her manual therapy skills. She also served as the clinic’s Site Coordinator for Clinical Education and had the pleasure of serving as a Clinical Instructor for four Doctorate of Physical Therapy students.

Carley is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and has developed a passion for treating runners and analyzing running gait patterns. She has taken courses through the University of St. Augustine, the Science of Running Medicine Symposium at Johns Hopkins University, and Columbia University to gain advanced knowledge and skills in analyzing runners and helping them achieve their running goals. Carley had the pleasure of leading a Running Analysis program in New York City, where she was able to work with both novice runners and runners who qualified for the Olympic Trials. Through these experiences, she has developed a collaborative and empathetic approach to treat her patients and help them return to the daily and recreational activities they enjoy. Carley enjoys working with all athletes across the age spectrum.

Born in Westchester, NY and raised in Miami, FL, Carley enjoys spending time with her husband and family, exercising, baking, cooking, and playing with her dog. Carley is an avid runner and was proud to complete the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon while raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. She is excited to contribute to the Northern New Jersey community and work with her patients to help them achieve their goals.

Carley Schleien, Founder of Powered Up Physical Therapy