Marie Fernandez, PT, DPT

Anaheim, CA
@MariesMovement

2 Reviews
$200.0 / Hour

About

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Marie C. Fernandez is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified Yoga Instructor (partnered with lululemon) who empowers her patients to move beyond pain free Health and toward lifelong Wellness

Marie is passionate about utilizing 1:1 individualized care to help her patients accomplish their goals whether it be

  • recovering from surgery
  • overcoming pain
  • returning to the gym and getting new PRs

along with helping working professionals reconnect with their bodies and hobbies!

Marie first started her small business in 2019 while pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy initially utilizing certifications with Yoga, Cup Therapy, and IASTM Blades. Marie's passion for empowering others grew as she realized how effective individualized care can be when given true quality time, creative freedom, and applying skilled physical therapy after actively listening to her patients' concerns while guiding them to be the best version of themselves both physically and mentally.

As a first-generation Filipino-American, Marie leads by example in the Health and Wellness industry to inspire others to work toward their goals despite being the minority. Marie advocates for Women of Color, females in fitness, and takes pride in being a Physical Therapist that encourages patients to move beyond pain-free goals but toward lifelong Wellness so that their bodies can keep up with their passions.

“It is not about striving for perfection but thriving consistently; I feel like it’s my purpose to guide others to be their best through Physical Therapy.”

- Dr. Marie C. Fernandez, PT, DPT
 

LOCATIONS SERVED
Irvine, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Buena Park, La Mirada, Anaheim, Westminster, Fountain Valley,  Santa Ana, Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Brea, Placentia

EXAMPLES OF ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS TREATED
Neck: Cervicogenic headaches, tension headaches, neck pain, cervical radiculopathy, facet syndrome, whiplash 
Back: Sciatica, lumbar radiculopathy, low back pain, thoracic pain, DDD (Degenerative Disc Disease), disc herniations
Hip: Dancer's Hip (Snapping Hip Syndrome), Piriformis Syndrome, pelvic obliquities, SIJ dysfunction, hip pain 
Knee: MCL sprain, LCL sprain, ACL sprain, PCL sprain, meniscus tears, knee pain, patellar tendinopathy, patellar tenditilits (Jumper's Knee), knee pain 
Ankle: Ankle sprain, ankle instability
Shoulder: Shoulder impingement, biceps tendinitis / biceps tendinopathy,  shoulder pain, AC joint dysfunction 
Elbow: Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's and Baseball Elbow), Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) 
Hand: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (Gamer's Thumb / Texter's Thumb)


Start feeling better today!

⭐ Single Follow-Up Appointment (60 minutes): $200
⭐ 4 Session Care Plan (5% discount): $760
⭐ 8 Session Care Plan (10% discount): $1,440
⭐ 12 Session Care Plan (15% discount): $2,040 

🌟 🌟 🌟 Request a session at the top left corner of this webpage or schedule a 15 minute consultation to see how Dr. Marie can help you accompish your goals!  🌟 🌟 🌟

 

ARTICLE FEATURES
VoyageLA: Rising Stars: Marie Fernandez | How I Started My Business and Finished my Doctorate during a Pandemic 
ShoutoutLA : Meet Marie Fernandez: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Yoga Instructor, and Content Creator | Work - Life Balance

HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOACY 
Instagram: @MariesMovement
Tiktok: @MariesMovement | Dancing "Cupid Shuffle" for Balance TrainingDay in the Life of a PT in Outpatient Orthopedics,  Yoga for Back Pain 

PARTNERSHIPS
lululemon | lululemon Creator Network
Influencer for lululemon as an appointed leader within the health & wellness industry advocating for:
1) Helping others unlock their best selves in order to live their fullest potential
2) Building healthy and meaningful relationships
3) Sweating together, challenging ourselves, and having fun!

TikTok | Content Creator
Official TikTok Partner representing the health & wellness division creating content for education, advocacy, and digital marketing

Previous marketing campaigns: Rockstar Energy (#HustleOnRecoveryEndurance) , YOSUDA Indoor Bike

Availabilities

Monday: Late evenings
Tuesday: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, Late evenings
Thursday: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings
Friday: Mornings, Afternoons
Saturday: Mornings, Afternoons

Certifications and Credentials

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (CA Licensed)
  • Certified Yoga Instructor (200 hr YTT)
  • Cupping Certified Provider (MFDc)
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
  • Functional Movement Techniques (FMT)


Education

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy | Western University of Health Sciences
  • B.S. Kinesiology - Exercise Science
    minor: Spanish Language | California State University, Long Beach


Specialties

Post - Operative care with Orthopedic Surgery

  • Neck: Cervical Fusion, Cervical disectomy
  • Shoulder: Total Shoulder Arthroscopy, Labral Repairs, Rotator Cuff Repairs
  • Back: Lumbar fusion, thoracic fusion
  • Hip: Total Hip Replacement, Total Hip Arthroscopy
  • Knee: Total Knee Replacement, Total Knee Arthroscopy, Meniscus Repair, Menisectomy, ACL - repair, MCL - repair, PCL - Repair
  • Ankle: Bunionectomy, fusions, debridements
  • ORIF: Open Reduction Internal Fixation (surgery for limbs such as after fractures for humerus, femurs, et al)

Chronic pain

Radicuopathy (numbness and tingling that may occur from nerve entrapments i.e. Median Nerve, Ulnar Nerve, Radial Nerve)

Physical Therapy for Dancers

Transition from Physical Therapy discharge goals to lifelong Wellness

Private Yoga incoporating Physical Therapy to improve mind - to - body connection utilizing priniciples like meditation, breathing techniques, and yoga theory

Certified provider for Myofascial Decompression combining cupping techniques with movement (click here for an example video!)


Fun Facts

💃🏻 Dance is what started my passion for movement and I'm trained in multiple genres such as Jazz, Tahitian, Modern, Hip Hop and Pole Fitness

🗣️ I studied Spanish in college but learned to speak more effectively through travel, music, and past patients who became like family ❤️ 

🇵🇭 My parents grew up in the Phillipines and I was inspired to learn more Bisaya along with Tagalog after speaking Spanish consistently with my patients!

☕ I am an EXPERT of giving great food and cafe recommendations especially within all the areas I treat my patients 


Reviews

Marie was amazing. She came to our home and made numerous accommodations for us. (And both of our cats loved her.) Just one session and both and I my husband are feeling massively better after her sports massage treatments.

Alyson, Feb 18

My session with Marie was amazing. She is very knowledgeable and very friendly. She was able to figure out what problems I have been having, guide me through the whole session, and also gave me a care plan to take home and work on. What I also like about Marie is that she can implement movements with purpose and fit it into your lifestyle. I really enjoyed our session because not only was she educating me but also created a great environment to be in. I would highly recommend her for your next session.

Nathan, Mar 20