Testimonials

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.

I first went to see Marvin for physical therapy, after a rowing race flared up a herniated disc injury in my lumbar spine. I was in constant pain, barely able to move out of bed. After just a few weeks of physical therapy with Marvin, I was already able to return to normal function. Since then I have been fortunate enough to work with him on a weekly basis to strengthen my back and work towards a pain-free life. As an incredibly personable person who cares very deeply about those around him, Marvin is easily one of the best healthcare professionals I have ever encountered. He makes the experience of physical therapy fun, safe, and effective. Every time I see him he does a thorough assessment to understand how I have been feeling and how he can best help through a combination of exercises, soft tissue work, and more. He is very adaptable and understands that many injuries are complex. Moreover, Marvin is incredibly generous with his time and energy, often going above and beyond to ensure his patients reach their goals. Thanks to this, I was able to safely run a half marathon in my goal time despite not knowing if my body would have allowed for it several months prior. I am very grateful to have encountered a physical therapist as invested in individual progress as Marvin is. I can genuinely say that I look forward to each session, whether it’s for the physical benefit of feeling less pain afterwards, or for the emotional comfort of connecting with somebody who truly cares. I would highly recommend working with Marvin for anyone struggling with injuries of any kind.

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.

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 wanted to share my experience with Dr. Marvin Catibog. I have been seeing Marvin for a month now due originally to lower back pain which was impeding my ability to exercise, sleep properly and focus at my job.

Since working with Marvin my pain has decreased almost 100% and he has worked with me to build tailored, strength-building exercises to help prevent future issues. The decrease in pain has enabled me to focus more at work and given me back the opportunity to fuel myself with my workout classes.

Marvin is extremely professional and has the most patient, calming demeanor. He genuinely cares about his patients, and demonstrates this by reaching out to check-in and see how I am feeling in a consistent fashion. Marvin goes above & beyond - he even offered to water my plants when I was on vacation! He is such a pleasure to talk to and I always leave feeling refreshed, energized and with a positive outlook on my day because of 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.

My name is Alexandra Rooney, I’ve seen Dr. Marvin Catibog for concerns related to my knees, which caused me pain when working out, hiking, or walking long distances. I’d been seeking a Physical Therapist for this issue since moving to New York in May of 2021, and I was referred to Marvin by two other colleagues who he had worked with in the past.

My experience with Marvin was excellent, and I would highly recommend him. This was my first experience with PT, so I was uncertain of what to expect, but Marvin created such a welcoming and positive environment, visits with him always felt like catching up with a friend. Marvin built out a program tailored to my needs and made sure I was comfortable and understood how each exercise would benefit me. Between visits, Marvin made sure to check in with me about my progress and general wellbeing, and after working together for a few months I was no longer experiencing knee pain or mobility issues.

From my own experience I was able to see how positively physical therapy affected my overall health, and I believe Marvin would be a fantastic resource to other people experiencing aches and pains that interfere with their work and life.

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.

Before working with Dr. Marvin Catibog, I had struggled with pain from a back injury I incurred while exercising. Even though the injury occurred years before, I still had pain and discomfort in my day-to-day life, especially while sitting at my desk for work.

I began working with Dr. Catibog last year and he was able to quickly and effectively assess and begin treating my pain. In addition to his onsite treatment, Dr. Catibog provided exercises for me to do at home along with suggestions on how to sit at my desk without pain. I now have NO back pain or discomfort in my day-to-day life but I continue to see Dr. Catibog to help maintain a healthy body.

As someone who sits at a desk all day, I have found that physical therapy is extremely valuable to improve my tolerance and stability to long sitting. My posture and overall comfort has improved dramatically since I started seeing Dr. Catibog. I would highly recommend Dr. Catibog and physical therapy to those with active lifestyles along with those that spend much of the day sitting.

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.

Wanted to write a little note on the immense benefit I derived from consulting Dr. Marvin Catibog, my physical therapist in New York.

Due to working in a hunched position on my laptop all the time, I had a severe issue with my neck, shoulders and upper back — leading to severe pain and discomfort, with inability to sleep properly. This is when I started consulting Dr. Marvin. Upon starting to see Dr. Marvin, he helped me first assess the underlying issue. I appreciated his focus on not just alleviating the symptoms but actually helping educate me about what muscles were acting up and for what reason. He was diligent with the treatments in making sure not only was he treating the immediate pain at hand, but in guiding me with the right exercises, and lifestyle changes I could make. This has been immensely helpful for me since leaving New York and moving to Singapore — exercises he'd taught me have come in handy here while I've struggled to find a good physiotherapist. Needless to say, my bar is likely much higher given my experience with Dr. Marvin.

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.

I’ve seen Dr. Catibog going because of pain in my knees while working out, which ultimately led me to be less active because of the fear of getting injured. Dr. Catibog provided the best care with targeted strength and mobility exercises to help with my knee stability. In just a few weeks, I noticed a big difference and no longer had pain while working out. Since then, I've gotten into a regular workout routine and have felt more active and healthier.

More recently, I have been going to Dr. Catibog for neck and shoulder tightness likely caused by being at my desk/computer all day. Dr. Catibog has recommended several exercises and stretches routine to do at home, which has helped to significantly reduce my headaches and pain in my neck/shoulders. Overall, Dr. Catibog is the most thoughtful, efficient, and caring physical therapist.

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.

I originally went into physical therapy because I injured my back from heavy lifting. It impacted nearly every movement I made and I was lucky enough to get an appointment the same day I injured my back.

Dr. Marvin Catibog worked with me very carefully and diligently. I visited him for six sessions and the pain had completely gone away and I improved 100%. I would have dealt with the grueling pain for far longer if it weren't for my physical therapy sessions with him.

I first reached out to Dr. Marvin Catibog at the enthusiastic recommendation of a co-worker. I had injured my shoulder as part of my weight lifting regimen and experienced sharp pain that would not subside for months. Dr. Catibog not only diagnosed the problem in the first 15 minutes of my initial visit, but also completely relieved my pain within two months. Thanks to Dr. Catibog, PT has allowed me to resume my fitness regimen and participate with running and winter sports. Dr. Catibog was professional, experienced and incredibly effective during each appointment. I actively recommend him for Physical therapy to my friends and co-workers in the city.

Dr. Catibog practice has been a very valuable benefit for my personal health and help me maintain my optimum health.

I loved working with Dr. Marvin Catibog. I had chronic problems in my lower back, impacting my ability to be active and sleep well. He created a collaborative care plan that was tailored to my goals. Dr. Marvin's treatment approach has tremendously helped me perform better in the gym and feel better in my daily life. Thank you, Dr. Marvin!

I initially went to see Dr. Marvin because of recurring foot pain that I had had for years with no relief, and after seeing countless podiatrists and orthopedics. Marvin actually listened to my concerns and came up with a plan to alleviate my pain. It was so great to finally feel validated after such a long time, not to mention completely pain-free. Because of Dr. Marvin, I can go back to a more active lifestyle.