Dr. Steven Leifheit: Welcoming a new West Seattle Blog sponsor

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Steven H. Leifheit, who has a medical practice in West Seattle and is a new WSB sponsor:

Dr. Leifheit specializes in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, which works to identify musculo-skeletal conditions such as common ailments like “joint pain,” sports-related injuries, and degenerative disc and joint diseases that would affect the weight-bearing joints, the spine, and the pelvis. His methods include various manual treatments, orthotic regimens, and specific stretching postures to help promote better and more efficient movement. These things come together, as he has said one of his main goals is to not only help people but also to educate them about their condition(s). Dr. Leifheit believes providing information that is pertinent can create a useful perspective that can help people resolve their health challenges — or at least better manage their health.

Dr. Leifheit completed college at Lehigh University (Pennsylvania) and attended medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, receiving the Doctor of Osteopathy Degree in 1977. He also worked as an Army flight surgeon and as an instructor at his alma mater in Texas. He moved to the Northwest in 1988 and opened his practice in 1991. Since then, he has served on the State Licensing Board (1995 to 1999) and as a Trustee and Officer with the Washington Osteopathic Medical Association since 1994.

Dr. Leifheit‘s office is located in the West Seattle Junction, at 4746 44th Avenue SW, and is open Tuesdays through Fridays. Patients are seen by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 206-935-2722. The initial exam takes about 90 minutes.

We thank Dr. Steven Leifheit for sponsoring independent, community-collaborative neighborhood news via WSB; find our current sponsor team listed in directory format here, and find info on joining the team by going here.

3 Replies to "Dr. Steven Leifheit: Welcoming a new West Seattle Blog sponsor"

  • Sue December 8, 2017 (5:44 am)

    I was excited to see this as I’ve been looking for an osteopath for years. Most DOs I’ve found act more as primary care physicians who are more holistic, as opposed to someone who really specializes in osteopathic manipulation. Unfortunately, when I went to his website he only works from 10 to 4. That’s simply not accommodating to anyone that works full-time. I can leave early from work for an occasional appointment, but this type of treatment is not something you do once and come back in a year. I wish him all the best, but sadly I won’t be patronizing his office as I’d hoped.

    • STEVEN LEIFHEIT, DO December 14, 2017 (2:17 pm)

      To Sue, and others who may have “full time” work hours: follow-up appointments are indeed available at my office until 5:30pm, on several days of the week.

      DrL

  • H December 8, 2017 (7:32 am)

    An Osteopath? Cool! They’re such great and effective health care providers but hard to find – so great to have one in the neighborhood!! 

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