OUR TEAM

Juli Hunt

PT DPT CSCS

Juli is one of the owners of Leonardo Physical Therapy. She began her career as a physical therapist upon graduation from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2001. Here she received a Masters of Science in physical therapy. Prior to obtaining her Masters Degree she graduated with honors from Merrimack College. In 2006 she returned to UMASS Lowell and fulfilled her academic aspirations, receiving a Clinical Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. Juli has expanded her academic knowledge with a specialization certification in Strength and Conditioning. She is experienced and enjoys working with athletes of all ages. Other skills that she has honed include manual techniques to address problems of the extremities and the spine as well as treating patients with vertigo.

Juli is an accomplished figure skater and enjoys treating dancers and skaters in the community. She is also an avid runner and has expanded her education to include advanced course work in both the prevention and treatment of running injuries. When not engaged in her career, Juli enjoys spending her free time with her loving husband, beautiful daughter, and two sons. As a family they enjoy exploring the great outdoors, skiing, hiking, biking, running, and going to the beach.

John Hunt

PT LATC

John is an owner of Leonardo Physical Therapy. He graduated from Merrimack College with a Bachelors of Science in Sports Medicine (1998) and the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (2001). He brings with him a wealth of experience from Personal Training, Athletic Training, Orthopedic Sales, and of course Physical Therapy. Given his background, John greatly likes discussing the intricacies of total joint arthroplasty. Other areas of clinical interest include foot/ankle, shoulder, and spine. John also has training in foot orthotics.

When not at work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children. If time and weather allows you may also find him racking up a few dozen miles cycling.

Erica Kurtin
PT DPT PCES

Erica joined Leonardo Physical Therapy in 2020 with experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 2018 and is trained in Maitland Manual Therapy, which allows her to provide hands-on treatment to help relieve pain and improve mobility. Erica takes a personalized approach to your recovery, designing custom treatment plans that support your return to activity and help you feel
your best after any injury.

After having her son, Erica recognized the need for more support for pregnant and postpartum women looking to safely return to higher levels of activity while addressing common challenges like Diastasis Recti and postural changes. As a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES), she is passionate about helping women regain strength, mobility, and confidence—whether that’s running, lifting, playing with their kids, or simply feeling
empowered in their bodies.

When she’s not working, Erica loves spending time with her husband and son and connecting with family and friends. If you’re looking for a dedicated PT to help you stay active and get back to the things you love, Erica is here to guide you every step of the way.

Myriam Moser

PT DPT

Myriam “Medium” Moser joined Leonard PT in 2013. She has worked as a part time and now per diem clinician over the last 7 years. She enjoys working with patients of all ages especially utilizing manual therapies, assessing gait mechanics, teaching body mechanics, helping athletes return to sport, training gait in patients with prostheses and working with patients with various neurological impairments to return to community level function. Her past experience includes working in acute rehabilitation with patients with orthopedic dysfunction, Guillain-Barre, stroke, balance dysfunction and outpatient orthopedics, neurological and prosthetic training.

She received her doctorate in physical therapy from UMass Lowell in 2008 and her bachelors in biology from Tufts University in 2003. Myriam is trained in the Maitland Approach to manual therapy, the Graston Technique for soft tissue mobilization, and has published articles in the Physical Therapy Journal and Stroke Research and Treatment Journal.

In her free time, she loves spending time with her 4 little boys and husband, teaching homeschool full time, doing pretty much anything outdoors, and being involved in her church. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Kristine Curley
PTA

Kristine joined Leonardo PT with over 12 years of experience in sports rehab and graduated with her Physical Therapy Assistant degree from Central Florida in 2012.

She furthered her education in 2019 when she received a certificate as a Diastasis Recti core consultant and a pre and post natal corrective exercise Specialist .

She enjoys working with all ranges but has a passion working with athletes and pre/post natal care. Kristine makes an effort to incorporate breath work and core awareness with all her patients as she believes it gives them a strong foundation to build upon.

In her spare time, she continues her love for exercising through Pilates, spinning, and boxing. Family is the core reason Kristine has a passion for helping people at work and she continues that at home with her loving husband and two kids.

Margie Eagan

Margie holds an Associate’s Degree in Business from Middlesex Community College and most recently earned a Certificate from Salem State in Medical Billing and Coding. In the past she has worked in both Tech and Medical industries in administrative and Human Resource positions. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, walking and hiking with her dog Ace, as well as spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. James J. Leonardo, PT, DPT

(1955-2009)

Founder of Leonardo Physical Therapy
Jim was a graduate of Boston University. He founded Leonardo Physical Therapy 26 years ago on the principle of patients come first. During his career as a physical therapist, he published articles in the field of physical therapy and lectured professionally and in the community. He was also an adjunct instructor in the Physical Therapy Program at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Sadly, Jim lost his battle with cancer June 2009.

Jim inspired us all with his boundless energy, curiosity, his unfailing zest for life. Jim was a professional dedicated to providing compassionate, quality, care, with a philosophy of “patients come first.” We here at Leonardo Physical Therapy are committed to carrying out his legacy. His thoughtful, caring attitude towards patients and staff alike has earned him a place in our hearts and prayers forever. We miss you.