Maria Watson, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT

Maria Watson is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in healthcare. Maria obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University, and has nearly 10 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist in a variety of settings. Throughout her career as a physical therapist, Maria's commitment to excellence led her to achieve certifications as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through KLOSE Training and is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the APTA.  She specialized in treating patients in the areas of Orthopedics, Lymphedema Therapy, Oncology Care, and Pelvic Health. Maria's passion extends beyond her professional responsibilities, as she actively engages in lymphedema education and advocacy.  In 2022, Maria transitioned to Tactile Medical, where she initially served as field sales support and worked her way to Product Specialist. Currently, Maria proudly represents Tactile Medical as the Mideast Clinical Specialist where she is able to provide ongoing clinical education and support to healthcare professionals as well as patients.