ABOUT DR. LISA

Dr. Lisa Fernandez, PT, DPT, NCPT, PCES, Cert DN, has over 25 years of experience in fitness, wellness, and rehabilitation. Her clinical experience includes orthopedic, post-surgical, sports, neurological, and vestibular rehabilitation and she has worked with patients of all ages and abilities, from sports therapy to geriatric rehabilitation.

In her clinical practice, Dr. Lisa provides high quality care that utilizes manual therapy and therapeutic exercise along with patient education and improving biomechanics and posture in order to facilitate her patients’ return to function. She is experienced with techniques such as Dry Needling, Blood flow restriction (BFR) training, Instrument-Assisted soft tissue mobilization, Kinesiotaping, and Cupping therapy.

As an APTA certified clinical instructor, Lisa has mentored many students from physical therapy schools around the country. She has owned and operated a boutique Fitness studio, and worked as a fitness instructor at the White House Athletic Center in Washington, D.C. She has also worked as a spokesperson for major fitness and nutrition companies and has been featured in publications such as Muscle & Fitness, Fitness Rx, and Oxygen magazines.

Lisa is a huge sports fan and enjoys traveling, Pilates, being outdoors, and attending concerts. She is a dedicated mother to her 15-year-old son and loves spending time with her husband and family. Born and raised in Harbor Beach, Michigan, Lisa moved to South Florida in 2002 and resides locally in Bay Harbor Islands.

Education

Dr. Lisa received her Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 1998 from Central Michigan University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Her background is in Exercise Science and Personal Training, and she received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology in 1995 from Central Michigan University.

Certifications

Dry Needling -American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT)
Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor - National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) and Core Advancement Teacher Training program which consists of over 450 hours of comprehensive Pilates training
Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES).

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TESTIMONIALS

"Dr. Fernandez is the very best at what she does"

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

Since December 2021, I have had the good fortune of being within the care of Dr. Lisa Fernandez, PT, DPT.
Dr. Fernandez specializes in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. I got to her after trying various other therapists, massage, therapists, acupuncturists, and physical trainers. All of whom became necessary after I sustained serious pelvic and back injuries as a result of traffic mishaps, which I will not get into here. I was at my wits end, and Dr. Fernandez came highly recommended.
As a retired professional myself, I truly admire people who take the time to master their craft, and to communicate what they are doing, and why. She is all business and takes the time to do both.
While not everything she does, is the most comfortable thing in the world; she knows the difference between necessary discomfort and unnecessary pain. Her highly skilled hands have never hurt me. That is much more than I can say about the therapists that have preceded her. She is marvelously encouraging when it is necessary to push me just a little more yet knows when to back off . She does this the most basic way possible. she asks. There is constant two-way communication during our sessions. One has her full attention. It is clear that she has a fund of knowledge quite beyond the basic anatomy. Her hands show it.
Dr. Fernandez is the very best at what she does. I would recommend her without reservation.

- August L.

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

On Thursday after therapy, I had nothing but positive things to say when my husband asked how therapy was going.
I feel very fortunate to be able to have Lisa as my physical therapist. She is everything I thought a physical therapist would be. She listens and responds with positive reassurance. She is always explaining the cause and effect regarding anatomy which is so helpful when answering my questions. Lisa has introduced a new movement and exercise at each session being cautious that I’m ready for more. I can’t say enough about how grateful I am about how intuitive she is which makes coming to therapy so helpful and hopeful.
I’m learning so much about how to strengthen the surrounding shoulder area in order to avoid returning pain. It is getting easier to carry out my daily routine.

- Janice G.

Dr. Lisa Physical Therapy

ABOUT DR. LISA

TESTIMONIALS

"Dr. Fernandez is the very best at what she does"

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

Contact us for an appointment or initial phone consultation

ABOUT DR. LISA

TESTIMONIALS

"Dr. Fernandez is the very best at what she does"

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

"She listens and responds with positive reassurance."

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

Contact us for an appointment or initial phone consultation

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