THE MOVEMENT THERAPY INSTITUTE - Key Persons

Adriana has her Bachelor's of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, a minor in Business, and is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Adriana believes in a well-rounded and holistic approach to achieving optimal health that revolves around 3 main steps: obtaining a healthy diet, having good sleep hygiene, and living an active lifestyle. Her favorite thing about the PT profession and interacting with PT clients at MTI is being able to see a client progress through their programming and achieve the goals they have set out for themselves. She enjoys seeing their resilience and determination when it comes to transforming themselves and their life. She is currently in graduate school at Nova Southeastern University to become a physical therapist, works as an administrative assistant here at MTI and also trains patients within the practice who have transitioned to wellness. In her free time, her hobbies include strength training, going to the beach, reading, listening to music, and being active.

Dr. Aracelly Latino-Feliz received her Doctor in Physical Therapy from the University of South Florida and her Masters in Physical Therapy at Florida International University in 2007. She quickly progressed her career in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation at a highly regarded physical therapy and performance facility in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was here that Dr. Latino-Feliz began implementing a more holistic approach to healing. Aracelly has worked with patients of all ages including; youth, high-school, active retirees, corporations, physicians, coaches, fire fighters, police officers and members of all military branches including special operations units. In addition, she has worked with collegiate, professional and olympic-level athletes from the NFL, MLB, and USA Men's Bobsled Team. She values the importance of education and evidence based research and is part of the clinical faculty at The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Doctoral Physical Therapy Program in Miami. She is dedicated to resolving physical limitations to restore normal movement and improve human performance. Having been an athlete herself in track and field, soccer, cheerleading, and an avid short and long distance runner she understands proper body mechanics and how to optimize performance. Her training and certifications includes: Full Body Active Release Techniques ® including Peripheral Nerve Entrapment and Complex Protocols Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (peripheral extremities and spine) Functional Range Conditioning, FRC® Graston Technique ® Institute of Physical Art-PNF I-Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Dr. Latino has been a part of the fitness and sports industry for over 15 years. She collaborates with coaches, physicians and other allied health professionals and believes in the importance of an integrated approach to reach optimal health, performance and increased resistance to injury.