The Movement Therapy Institute

I’m an interior designer and have been very hands on during Covid due to short staff and safety measures!
To sum it up, I painted an entire house to meet a client’s deadline and found myself with the worst case of tennis elbow Dr. Latino Feliz had ever seen! Thankfully she was able to treat me and provide me with exercises to strengthen my body and help the soreness subside. I am so Gratful!
She’s so passionate what she does and I felt very cared for.

The team at MTI did an absolutely amazing job helping me rehab my knee post surgery. They went above and beyond by helping me get into the right mindset, push myself, and ultimately getting my recovery back on track.

Dr. Latino-Feliz is an amazing physical therapist and human! I had the honor of working for the Movement Therapy Institute last summer and it was an unforgettable experience. Not only is she an astonishing physical therapist, but she is an incredible human being constantly thriving to help everyone. In my experience, I could see how much Dr. Latino-Feliz impacted every patient she came across physically, mentally, and emotionally. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, kind, caring, and positive, radiating a positive light with everyone around her. She makes sure that each patient understands their movements and healing process. I was able to learn so much in my experience at the Movement Therapy Institute! She is a miracle worker and I urge anyone seeking physical therapy to visit Dr. Latino-Feliz and I promise you will not regret it!!

From dance classes and youth sports to college intramurals and aerobics to step class and bootcamp to running and CrossFit, I enjoyed being active and was lucky enough to avoid any injury for the first 52 years of my life. Then, one day as I was jumping rope, my left knee just gave out. I fell to the ground. I kept trying to continue, but I just couldn't put any weight on my leg- let alone jump or run or lift a heavy weight. For the next few weeks, I alternated between trying to rest the knee and trying to just ignore the pain and weakness. You see, I am a bit afraid of doctors. And I was very afraid of being told that I would not be able to be active. Finally, some friends at my gym recommended Dr. Latino-Feliz based on their personal experiences. At my first session, I was so relieved to learn that I was just experiencing some swelling and pain due to overuse. Dr. Latino-Feliz worked with me to develop a series of stretches and exercises that I could do at home a few times a week that would release the tension in the tight areas, strengthen the underlying muscles, and improve my movement patterns. The pain and tenderness went away almost immediately, I have been able to return to all activities that I had been doing before the injury, and I feel like my "normal" self with no reservations when I am active. My only regret is that I wish I would have gone sooner. I highly recommend Dr. Latino-Feliz.

Dr Ara was referred to me after I had physical therapy following a shoulder and neck surgery. I had rehabbed the individual areas but still wanted my recovery to go further. I never knew there were movement specialists and how much of a deep understanding of the body someone could have. I lived with pain for about 20 years prior to my surgeries so I have several issues that I need to work on. I am getting better with each passing week and I really have Dr. Ara to thank. I am now able to work longer hours and lift things again. I’m able to sit in a car or at a restaurant without feeling uncomfortable. I can workout and feel a good sore and get stronger. I would highly recommend her services to anyone that wants to feel better daily and not deal with chronic pain. Her teachings will be used throughout the rest of your life and incorporated into new daily habits, all of which will enable your body to move as it’s meant to.