Introduction: Meet Marie
Dr. Marie C. Fernandez, PT, DPT | @MariesMovement
Hello everyone,
Welcome to my blog! My name is Marie, and to keep things simple, I wanted to begin this series with a warm welcome!
Whether you are an existing patient, a new or expectant mother wanting to connect with her body better, a person experiencing chronic pain for years wanting to feel validated yet empowered, a working professional wanting to invest in himself or herself, an athlete wanting to get better PRs, or a person simply wanting to explore Health and Wellness— you’ve come to the right place!
In this blog, you will find more long form posts encouraging you to be the best version of yourself. Our goal with Move Meant Physical Therapy is to live beyond “pain free” Health and toward lifelong Wellness! I have been very active in the content creation space as @MariesMovement on social media platforms to help advocate for physical therapy and share more about Health and Wellness but want to create a new space through this blog for more resources!
As an introduction, allow me to introduce myself :)
My name is Marie (pronounced Ma - REE)
I started my business in 2019, initially beginning with certifications as a Yoga Instructor and with Cup Therapy
I’m a first generation Filipino - American
I love to advocates for Women of Color, females in fitness, and take 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.
Certifications and Credentials
Doctor of Physical Therapy (CA Licensed)
Certified Yoga Instructor (200 hr YTT)
Pelvic Function Level 1 & 2B
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
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 Philippines 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
Looking forward to writing more posts and sharing more! Till then, please subscribe to our newsletter highlighted below and follow @MariesMovement!