Meet the Team
Lev Borukhov is a physical therapist with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology. He graduated SUNY Stony Brook University with a double major in Psychology and Health Sciences. His academic pursuits coupled with his love of martial arts, movement, and performance led him to pursue a career in physical therapy.
*Lev is currently a part time consultant for Movement Minded Physiotherapy.
Dr. Lev Borukhov PT, DPT
Niki has a BA in international criminal justice with a minor of Physical and Health Education from John Jay College.
Niki has been an athlete from a very young age. She played professional soccer for two countries (Colombia and USA). Niki was also featured in Sports Illustrated Magazine for being a star defender with her slide tackles. While she was a student-athlete in John Jay College of Criminal Justice, with mounting injuries she soon realized that her true love was right in front of her eyes. She began to pursue her love of health and wellness, giving up her cleats in search of another challenge in becoming an elite level fitness coach.
Niki enjoys any challenge thrown at her while now journeying into weightlifting and bodybuilding.
During her spare time, Niki enjoys deadlifting, working out, fishing, shooting, archery, hiking and connecting herself with nature.
Niki Silva
Director of Operations
Michael Lella, Jr. is a physical therapist with a Doctorate in physical therapy.
Michael’s journey into sports began as a childhood athlete, competing for county and state championships in various sports. He graduated from Chaminade High School in Mineola, Long Island. There he excelled as a student-athlete, quarterback and captain of the football team, wrestling team, and lacrosse teams..
