Marisa Clare PT, DPT
FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic, Cert. DN, Cert. SMT, Cert. VCS
Marisa earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marquette University. During her time there, she developed an early interest in neurological rehabilitation, spending time in the research lab assisting with a study on balance changes in neurological disorders—an experience that continues to shape her clinical perspective today.
After several years of treating patients across orthopedic and neurological settings, Marisa chose to deepen her expertise by completing a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. This advanced training sharpened her clinical reasoning, enhanced her hands-on skills, and equipped her to help patients get better faster and with a more individualized approach. She has a particular passion for vestibular rehabilitation and return-to-sport athletes, blending her neuro and ortho backgrounds to craft creative, results-driven treatment plans. Whether guiding someone through dizziness or helping them back on the field pain-free again, Marisa is all about restoring confidence and helping people move with purpose.
Lightning Round
A few of Marisa’s favorite things.
I’ve had some bad luck with injuries. I had 12 holes in right knee, many doctors said I should stop playing basketball. David has been able to put me back together. I’m not worried if I get hurt because I know I can come see him and get back to 100%.
I’ve been playing basketball overseas for three years and this last summer was the first time I came to see David consistently. After doing my therapy and all of the exercises David gave me on a regular basis, I had the best season percentage wise that I have ever had.
For the past 2-3 years I had been experiencing right leg pain, back pain, and a slew of other issues. A friend of mine referred me to React and I’m truly amazed by my progress. A few months later and I’m now 100% healed. If you have imbalances, flexibility issues, mobility issues, call React.
I am so indebted to React. For so long, having pain in my shoulder was so normal, I didn’t even think about it. The first time I woke up and walked around for hours before realizing I wasn’t in pain was amazing. I can’t thank them enough for their detailed, careful, and hard work to fix me up.
I came here fresh off a major hip operation and knee repair. My body was completely unbalanced. I think since my time here, we’ve made huge strides I didn’t think were possible. My stability and strength is better than it’s been in probably 10 years. I think it has everything to do with David and the techniques he has used. I’ve never seen anything like it before.
