Marc Douek, PT, MPT
Founder
Marc is a native of Delaware and completed his undergraduate degree at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He then returned home and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the number 1 ranked physical therapy program at the University of Delaware. Marc’s experience in the allied health field has provided him with a strong emphasis in sports medicine and orthopedics as well as a special interest in manual physical therapy. Marc emphasizes movement, form and fitness with a rapid return to physical activity and sport as his primary treatment philosophy. Looking at the entire patient as a whole cannot be overstated or overlooked; correction of form and muscle imbalances are crucial to not only recovering from injury but preventing them from happening.
Marc is Functional Dry Needling Certified as well as trained in the McKenzie Method, Maitland Approach, Mulligan, and core training with postural restoration techniques. His treatments and philosophies are also influenced through his learnings of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Kinesio Taping, Functional Movement Screening (FMS), and instruction by the Titelest Performance Institute (TPI).
Over his career Marc has worked closely with many athletes ranging from current and former professional athletes in the MLB, NFL, NBA, NCFC and NWSL, European Professional and International soccer stars, as well as numerous collegiate athletes. He has expansive experience and training with collegiate and Olympic level gymnasts and National Championship cheer; he has even been consulted for publication.
Marc also has extensive training with Parkinson’s Disease, Fibromyalgia, Neurologic, Stroke injuries, and cardiac rehabilitation as he worked in one of the top Traumatic Brain Injury and Rehabilitation units in Baltimore, Maryland prior to moving to Raleigh.
His Interests outside of work include his family, soccer, tennis, golf, mountain biking, surfing, skiing, and obstacle course racing.
Although Marc is no longer available for patient appointments, we invite you to schedule an appointment with one of our other outstanding team members today!