Meet The Team
Maria Leibler, PT, DPT, MTC
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Running Rehab Specialist | Certified Manual Therapist | Runner
Hi! I’m Dr. Maria Leibler, a manually trained physical therapist and running rehabilitation specialist – call me Maria. Running is more than my hobby; it’s at the core of my professional life as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. My journey with running began at just five years old and has taken me through a fulfilling career path that intertwines my passion for the sport with a deep commitment to health and wellness.
I began my academic pursuit at the University of Idaho, where I combined my love for sports with an interest in language, earning a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science with a minor in Spanish. Eager to delve deeper into the mechanics of the human body and how it heals, I pursued and obtained my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Here, I also honed my skills in manual therapy, achieving a certification that allows me to provide targeted, hands-on care to address and resolve the complex challenges runners face.
In my practice, I focus not just on the symptom but on the underlying cause of discomfort or injury. It’s about treating the person as a whole, understanding the intricate details of their lifestyle, training, and personal goals. My philosophy is centered on a partnership where we work collaboratively—me bringing my expertise and you bringing your commitment to health—to not only overcome injuries but to prevent them.
I don’t believe in just telling you what to do; I advocate for empowering you with knowledge and skills to manage your health proactively. That’s why, in addition to treating injuries, I’m passionate about preventive care. I’ve established a practice that allows me to conduct orthopedic screenings and provide education on injury prevention, which, though often overlooked by insurance, is fundamental to lifelong physical wellness.
For me, this profession is about blending scientific knowledge with a personalized approach to help each runner—not only to return from an injury but to achieve their best performance and enjoy every step they take without pain.
If you’re facing challenges in your running journey, or you want to enhance your performance while safeguarding against injuries, I’d be delighted to guide you. Together, we can ensure that you not only meet your running goals but surpass them with a healthy, strong, and resilient body.
Let’s connect and move forward on the path to a stronger, healthier running life.
Ben Hoskyn, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Running Rehab Specialist | Certified Bike Fitter | Runner
Hi! I’m Dr. Ben Hoskyn, a dedicated and passionate physical therapist with a love for helping endurance athletes overcome injuries and optimize their performance. My love for the endurance community began at a young age running kids races in my hometown in the Midwest. It has since developed into multiple races and running and cycling for recreation.
I completed my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science here in town at Boise State and then continued my education with a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Pacific University of Oregon. This helps me to bring extensive knowledge in biomechanics, injury prevention, and movement analysis and enables a focus on addressing the root cause of the issue rather than just treating symptoms. My goal is always to achieve full symptom resolution and return every athlete to their full prior activity level. I draw from a variety of skills, including manual therapy, targeted strength training, and neuromuscular re-education, movement screenings, gait analysis, and bike fitting assessments to optimize form and prevent future injuries through individualized treatment plans for each athlete.
Aside from simply rehabbing injuries, I have a passion for the proactive and preventative side of healthcare. On top of the challenge of helping endurance athletes return to full form, I enjoy keeping them there. The worst thing for an endurance athlete is needing to scale back, or potentially stop, training or participating in their respective sport(s).
In addition to clinical practice, I am an active participant in the running shoe industry with a number of years spent working in specialty run stores. I’m frequently in local running shops just to see what’s new and fresh and to stay up on current shoe technologies and trends.
Outside of the clinic you can find me enjoying the many outdoor activities with my family that Idaho has to offer for all four seasons including, but not limited to, running, hiking, cycling, fly fishing, and skiing. I also love to spend time reading a good book (both fiction and nonfiction) and playing my acoustic guitar when I have an unusual free moment.
Whether you’re preparing for your first race or are an experienced endurance athlete aiming for a personal best, I work to enable, not just tell you, how to use the right tools and knowledge needed to recover faster, perform better, and stay injury-free for the long-term.
I look forward to enabling you to continue your journey toward injury-free performance.
