About

Dr. Meghan Morales

Dr. Meghan Morales DPT

Photo: Fallon Oneill

Meet Dr. Meghan

Where passion
meets expertise

DPT · OCS · CMPT · NCPT · CSRS · CSCS · Cert. DN · Cert. VCS · CEAS · CCRT · IMT · HMS · LSVT

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Dr. Meghan Morales is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who brings a rare combination of clinical excellence, artistic sensibility, and genuine compassion to every patient she treats.

She earned dual degrees in Biology-Psychology and Dance from Birmingham-Southern College in 2011, then her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2014 — where she conducted research on interventions for children with cerebral palsy. Today she serves as Executive Vice President of First Step Physical Therapy in Atlanta.

What sets Dr. Meghan apart is her unwavering commitment to continuous learning. She has pursued more than a dozen advanced certifications, from orthopedic manual therapy and dry needling to canine rehabilitation and Pilates — always in service of providing the very best care.

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There's nothing quite like witnessing a patient regain their confidence and passion for their activity, knowing that I played a part in that journey.

— Dr. Meghan Morales, ShoutoutAtlanta 2025

Certifications & Specializations

A commitment to
lifelong learning

OCS
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Board-Certified by ABPTS — 2023. Advanced clinical proficiency in orthopedic physical therapy.
CMPT
Certified Manual Physical Therapist
Through NAIOMT — whole-body integrative approach to manual therapy.
NCPT
Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher
Certified Mat & Reformer instructor through Balanced Body and PMA.
CCRT
Certified Canine Rehab Therapist
Through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute — bringing PT expertise to four-legged patients.
CSCS
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Certified by NSCA — integrating strength and conditioning principles into patient care.
DN
Certified in Dry Needling
Through the Dry Needling Institute, American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.
VCS
Vestibular Concussion Specialist
Certified specialist in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation.
LSVT
LSVT BIG Certified Clinician
Evidence-based intensive treatment for Parkinson's and neurological movement disorders.
CEAS
Ergonomics Assessment Specialist
Certified through the Back School of Atlanta for workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.
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Beyond the Clinic

Driven by
heart & purpose

Dr. Meghan is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has served as a Clinical Instructor for DPT students for over six years. She currently serves on the Board of Advisors for The Make Lemon Aide® Foundation for Cerebral Palsy, where she advocates for CP awareness and training specialty therapists.

Her love of animals inspired her to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist — bringing the same clinical rigor she applies to human patients to the four-legged companions who need it most.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Meghan loves dancing, traveling, attending concerts, exploring the great outdoors, and adventuring with her dog Luna.

Dr. Meghan Morales

As Featured In

ShoutoutAtlanta Business Profiles

August 2025

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