Dr. Marvin Catibog is a highly professional who has not only helped me recover from a large surgery but who has helped me regain confidence in my personal and professional life following my injury.

I have been in Dr. Catibog’s care recovering from both a broken ankle and a knee injury requiring surgery. Following my surgery, I spent many weeks unable to walk without the assistance of crutches, which took a toll on my physical health, work productivity, and emotional well-being. During this time, Dr. Catibog not only tended to my knee, he also provided the type of holistic therapy that supported my confidence and happiness as I recovered. I am thrilled to report I have been able to surpass my surgeon’s benchmarks for physical recovery and have returned to 95% of my activities so far. This recuperation speaks to the quality of Dr. Catibog’s work, as well as the care he brings to each of his patients.

Dr. Catibog, known to his patients as Marvin, is the consummate professional. He spends time with his patients to understand their goals, so he can tailor each treatment to meet their needs. He focuses on full-body recovery, helping to build confidence in all aspects of our physical lives to prevent future injury. He takes a hands-on approach, so each patient feels his full attention for their physical and emotional concerns during recovery – a skill that is hard to come by and immeasurable in long-term care. Most importantly, Marvin treats every one of his patients and colleagues with the utmost respect and is a joy to be around. He is thoughtful, funny, and incredibly gifted.

When I started physical therapy with Marvin, I was unable to walk down stairs, squat or lift things with confidence due to weaker knees from sporting related injuries. I was not getting regular sleep because lower back pain was keeping me up at night. Now, receiving regular treatment, I sleep easy because my core is strong and my lower back is better supported. I squat at the gym each week as my knees and my quads are now strong enough to support me. I run up and down my stairs without worry. I am able to play volleyball competitively again! It's safe to say that Marvin's physical therapy treatment has changed how I am able to live my life. My progress is a direct reflection of Marvin's impressive expertise and a thoughtful, empathetic approach to his patients' physical needs. During our sessions, he's constantly asking questions about how my body is holding up - making sure we are doing treatment that's working and not causing any pain. He always has a plan for our therapy sessions, with different exercises to build up critical parts of my body to address any issues. Marvin goes at the pace that his patients want to go at. He'll push you to be better, and he was exactly who I needed to help me with my knee and back problems. Not only is he a terrific physical therapist, but he's even a better person. I value our time together each week, talking about family, the city, life, and crushing a workout! I could not more highly recommend Marvin to anyone seeking physical therapy in New York City.

Dr. Marvin Catibog’s holistic approach to physical therapy has made significant improvements to my physical health in a short period of time. The passion, attentiveness, and care that was demonstrated caused me to start to work with him full time. Over the past month, the strength and mobility in my calf has increased dramatically (after having ruptured my Achilles earlier this year), and we’ve also begun tackling other ailments such as tight hamstrings and lower back pain. Dr. Marvin has devised a clear plan to get me back to 100% and has inspired trust throughout the process. Dr. Marvin had helped back go back to playing sports (Basketball & Soccer) at my optimal performance and with great confidence. I am lucky to have wandered into his facility and the opportunity to work with him.

I started going to physical therapy because I have chronic pain. I’ve had bilateral hip surgery, tumor removals, stem cell injections, and many more procedures in the last few years. With that said, my chronic back pain is the worst due to my three herniated, torn, and degenerative discs in my lower back. With nerve pain becoming a normal occurrence, I desperately needed help. That’s when I started seeing Dr. Marvin Catibog, who has been a savior for me. He took the time to learn what I was dealing with and then created a customized plan just for me. I saw him a few times a week and I started noticing a difference right away. My nerve pain started decreasing and my life improved. Once COVID hit, I had to work from home and needed to find a local physical therapist in the short term because it’s too difficult to drive to the city without an office. In that time period, my nerve pain started to come back, which made me panic. At that time, Dr. Catibog randomly reached out to just check on my because that’s the kind of doctor he is. Without having to travel to the city, he listened to my problems and sent me a virtual program, which has again started to help.

Simply stated, he is the best in the business. I am be forever grateful to have someone like Dr. Catibog as my physical therapist! Outside of my family, he has the greatest chance of improving my life and therefore my ability to execute every day in the office.

I went to Physical therapy because of a sharp pain in my back and a dull ache in my hip. I was doing a yoga teacher training at the time, and the back pain was extreme enough to warrant me going in, though the hip pain was something I had been experiencing for some time and I just kept putting it off. I was referred to Dr. Marvin several coworkers who went there because the service and staff was highly recommended. Dr. Marvin Catibog was assigned as my physical therapist and almost immediately he was able to heal my back pain after only a few sessions. I loved going to these sessions because I could physically feel my pain getting better over time, and Marvin equipped me with the tools and exercises to keep up my practice on my own to continue my healing. But also, because Marvin is such a personable therapist. On top of being extremely trustworthy, he made physical therapy fun and something I did not dread going to.

I want to emphasize that Marvin truly changed my ability to live comfortably on a daily basis. Upon my first session with him, my back was in dire shape, which fostered an extremely painful way of life. For weeks, I sought Marvin’s care and saw an incredible return on this investment. From the days when the simple task of touching my toes seemed unattainable, I was able to see a complete turn-around in my body’s capabilities – all due to the treatment I received. I am now back to my soul cycle routine, which is a big part of my healthy lifestyle.

I had been suffering from several chronic conditions these past few years. Notably back pain and acute Plantar Fasciitis in both feet which left me in perpetual numbing pain, often impacting my ability to perform regular tasks. I eventually sought out physical therapy to alleviate these ailments and enlisted the services of Dr Marvin Catibog. Marvin was a consummate professional with a thoughtful demeanor and excellent bedside manner, carefully assessing my pain points and providing much-needed relief. Beyond my weekly therapy sessions Marvin taught me exercises to practice in my own free time that would help sustain my mobility and strength long term. I have since regained much of the agility I had lost, and pain levels have been brought down to an absolute zero. Marvin’s work has been indispensable for my health goals, both physically and mentally. I find myself being able to concentrate better, sleep more soundly and carry out everyday tasks with ease.

First of all, Dr. Marvin Catibog, had played a pivotal role in helping me FUEL myself both physically and emotionally. At the time I was experiencing significant pain and discomfort with my right wrist and knees due to previous injury.

I thankfully had the fortune of being treated by Dr. Catibog who was able to reduce 100% of my pain for injuries that other reputable health institutions such as the Hospital for Special Surgery stated would require surgical care.

My time with Marvin was not only was physically therapeutic, but also emotionally rewarding being present with such an incredibly kind and relatable human. We often discussed shared topics of interest such as family and life in the city, while on other occasions Marvin and I were comfortable to sit in peace and silence. Ultimately, I walked out of each session feeling refreshed and in less pain which assisted with my personal feelings and enabled me to focus and be more efficient and effective at work. I am a better person thanks to my time with Marvin.