Marcela Vilela PT
Physiotherapist
Marcela, a fully registered physiotherapist and certified pilates instructor originally from Brazil, brings extensive expertise to her practice, combining diverse manual therapy and exercise approaches. With over eight years of experience in clinical settings, she strongly believes in the effectiveness of manual therapy, exercise, and patient education for achieving successful outcomes.
Approach
Marcela engages in targeted questioning to identify the root causes of pain, considering factors like prolonged positioning, repetitive movements, poor body mechanics, postural dysfunctions, and muscle imbalances. Emphasizing the creation of tailored treatment plans to meet individual needs and preferences.
Recognized for her kindness and genuine concern, Marcela conducts thorough assessments, combining skill with a friendly and courteous attitude to create a comfortable atmosphere during therapy sessions.
Making A Difference
Marcela is passionate about positively impacting overall health and happiness, providing treatment to people of all ages with a wide range of injuries at Cedar. Thrilled to contribute to her patients’ health goals, Marcela looks forward to helping them live life to the fullest
Services
- arthritis care
- balance issues
- concussion treatment
- cupping therapy
- full body functional assessment
- IMS, dry needling
- pediatric care over 3yo
- lymphatic drainage
- manual therapy
- myofascial release
- sciatica treatment
- sports injury, return to sport
- taping, bracing
- TMJ pain
- Favourite food: Italian, poke or sushi
- Favourite leisure activities / hobbies: Visiting new and beautiful places, hiking and long walks with my husband
- Favourite place: A place with a breathtaking view, for example, the summit of Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Favourite sport: Stand up paddle or kayaking
- Weakness: Chocolate
- Most embarrassing moment: I jumped and almost fell while I was sleeping on the table during my classmate’s presentation, making a big noise in the classroom. All my classmates and teacher laughed at me
- Most known for: Being a soft-spoken person
- Most thankful for: My family and the opportunities that life brings to me
- Something you may not know about her: I like trying new dishes and learning about different cultures
- Superhuman talent: I can kneel on an exercise ball
- Useless Talent: I can tie my hair up without a hair tie or anything
Patient Review
Teofilia
Great experience at Cedar!..
Marcela, PT is competent, caring and knowledgeable..
Both has helped me with my shoulder and neck injury after a MVA.
My sincere thanks to all of you.
What a great team!
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